light cream

English

Etymology

The standard of identity is from 21 CFR §131.155.

Noun

light cream

1. (Canada, US) A cream at least 18 percent of which is fat.
2. (US standards of identity) Pasteurized cream at least 18 percent of which, but less than 30% of which, is milkfat, optionally homogenized, and optionally containing added flavor, nutritive sweetener, emulsifier, or stabilizer.

Synonyms

• single cream (UK)

Coordinate terms

• half and half
• heavy cream