Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz

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Is Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz healthy?

Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This heavy whipping cream is ultra-processed, containing several additives such as mono- and diglycerides, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80, which are used to enhance texture and stability but raise health concerns.

How processed is Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz?

Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream, Milk count in its favor; Monoglycerides and Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80 are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Knudsens - Heavy Whipping Cream 64.00 oz

Knudsen
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 5
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Dairy
Summary

This heavy whipping cream is ultra-processed, containing several additives such as mono- and diglycerides, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80, which are used to enhance texture and stability but raise health concerns. These additives contribute to a higher processing level, which limits the product's health score despite its otherwise simple ingredient list. The presence of these emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a significant level of processing, impacting the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 8

Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Nonfat Dry Milk
Neutral

Nonfat dry milk is a dehydrated form of milk that offers dairy nutrients without added fat, extending shelf life.

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Monoglycerides and Diglycerides
Bad

These are processed fats used as emulsifiers, which some consumers prefer to limit due to their highly processed nature.

Carrageenan
Bad

Carrageenan is a thickening agent derived from seaweed that has raised concerns about potential digestive irritation in some individuals.

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Polysorbate 80
Bad

Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier used in processed foods, which some consumers prefer to avoid due to its synthetic origin.

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Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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E407
Bad

E407 is a food additive derived from carrageenan, which has been linked to potential digestive issues in some consumers.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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