CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM

Common questions

Is CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM healthy?

CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cultured cream product contains pasteurized cream, which is a beneficial ingredient providing high-quality fats and proteins.

How processed is CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM?

CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cream, Cultures count in its favor; Carrageenan is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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CREMA CENTROAMERICANA CULTURED CREAM

Tropical
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Tropical Cheese Industries Inc
Category Dairy
Summary

This cultured cream product contains pasteurized cream, which is a beneficial ingredient providing high-quality fats and proteins. However, it also includes carrageenan, which has been linked to digestive issues, and annatto for color, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. The presence of these additives and its classification as an ultra-processed food limit its overall healthiness despite the good macros.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized Cream
Good

Pasteurized cream provides a rich source of dairy fat and protein, contributing to the product's creamy texture and flavor.

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Cultures
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Lactic acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, common in dairy products, with no significant positive or negative impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, a standard ingredient in many dairy products without inherent health concerns.

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Locust Bean Gum
Neutral

Locust bean gum is a natural thickening agent derived from carob beans, used to improve texture without adverse effects.

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Annatto for Color
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give the product an appealing color without affecting taste or nutrition.

E270
Neutral

E270 (lactic acid) is used as an additive for preservation and acidity regulation, common in dairy products.

Carrageenan
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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