Heavy Cream
Also listed as Whipping Cream and Heavy Whipping Cream.
This is what the ingredient is.
Heavy cream is high-fat cream from milk. Labels may say heavy cream or whipping cream.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is whipped for desserts and used to enrich sauces, soups, and coffee drinks.
Here is what food agencies say.
US dairy standards cover cream fat levels and labeling when sold as heavy cream or whipping cream.
Here is what research has found.
As a refrigerated dairy product, plant hygiene and cold chain control matter; Listeria or allergen issues can appear in cream recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Keep refrigerated and respect use-by dates.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.