Common questions

Is CREME FRAICHE healthy?

CREME FRAICHE scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is primarily made from pasteurized cultured cream, which is a high-quality ingredient.

How processed is CREME FRAICHE?

CREME FRAICHE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CREME FRAICHE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cultured Cream counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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CREME FRAICHE

Name: CREME FRAICHE
Brand: Alouette

Alouette

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Savencia Cheese USA LLC

Category Creams

Summary

This product is primarily made from pasteurized cultured cream, which is a high-quality ingredient. It contains minimal additives, with citric acid and vitamin C used to maintain freshness. Despite being processed, the ingredient list is clean and free from harmful additives, allowing it to score well within its category.

Key ingredients 3

Pasteurized Cultured Cream

Good

Quality dairy fat that provides natural richness and beneficial live cultures from fermentation.

Citric Acid

Neutral

Commonly used organic acid for regulating acidity and preserving freshness.

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Vitamin C

Neutral

Used as an antioxidant to maintain product freshness and stability.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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