For a post-workout snack, a large tub of crème fraîche is most suitable if you plan to use it in several portions or recipes, rather than as the main part of your snack. Before choosing between full-fat and light crème fraîche, compare the nutritional information for the specific product, then check that the size suits your needs and the storage instructions.
Crème fraîche can add texture to toast or a cold dish. If you’re also checking the protein and carbohydrate content of your snack, look at all the foods you’re using: Auchan’s product information for its full-fat crème fraîche lists 2.4 g of protein per 100 g.
A 45–50 cl tub can be used in several dishes, provided you can keep it chilled and use it before its use-by date, following the instructions for storage after opening. Anses stresses the importance of observing use-by dates and maintaining the cold chain.
If fat content matters to you, compare the 30% full-fat thick crème fraîche with the 15% light thick options offered by Auchan and E.Leclerc. Check the nutritional information and ingredient list on the tub you choose.
When choosing a large tub of crème fraîche, start by considering how you’ll use it in your snack, then think about the amount you’ll use and your preferred fat content.
| Factor | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in your snack? | Compare the protein and fat content per 100 g, as well as the portion you’ll use. Auchan’s product information for its 30% full-fat crème fraîche lists 2.4 g of protein per 100 g. | If I’m checking what’s in my post-workout snack, I don’t want to mistake adding crème fraîche for adding a food chosen for its protein. Around 42% of consumers are said to prioritise this. |
| Size and storage | Check that the size suits the portions and recipes you have planned, and check the use-by date and storage instructions after opening. | For several recipes close together, I want a tub that’s big enough without leaving leftovers to go to waste. This is said to be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Fat content and texture | Compare the fat content and the description of the crème fraîche you’re considering: thick, semi-thick or pourable. | I’m looking for a large tub of thick crème fraîche, but I’d rather compare a 15% fat option with a 30% one. Around 25% of consumers would put this choice first. |
Auchan’s product information for its 30% full-fat crème fraîche lists 2.4 g of protein and 30 g of fat per 100 g. These figures don’t make it a suitable main source of protein for a snack.
Use crème fraîche for the flavour and texture you want, and check the nutritional information for the other foods in your snack separately.
A 50 cl tub and a 5 L catering bucket are suited to different uses. For chilled crème fraîche, Anses advises observing the use-by date and returning perishable foods to the fridge promptly after use.
Choose a size to suit the portions and recipes you have planned, then follow the instructions on the packaging.
An unused quantity may go to waste if the crème fraîche can no longer be consumed in line with the instructions.
Auchan and E.Leclerc offer 50 cl tubs of light thick crème fraîche with 15% fat, alongside full-fat options with 30%. This difference alone doesn’t tell you about the other nutritional values or the texture of each product.
Compare the nutritional information, ingredient list and intended use instead of relying on the word “light” alone.
The Carrefour Classic' and Auchan full-fat crème fraîche products described in their product information are made with cream or milk. However, the product category name is no substitute for reading the label on the item you buy.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on each tub, particularly when collecting an order.
The sizes below offer some useful points of comparison for crème fraîche. Choose based on the specific product and its label, rather than the brand name alone.
Président offers 20 cl and 45 cl tubs of 30% fat gastronomic crème fraîche, as well as a 30 cl pouch of 25% fat thick crème fraîche.
The Elle & Vire Professionnel range includes a 5 L bucket of Excellence thick crème fraîche with 35% fat.
Carrefour offers a 50 cl tub of 30% fat full-fat thick crème fraîche.
Auchan offers 50 cl tubs of 30% fat full-fat thick crème fraîche and a 15% fat light thick option in the same size.
E.Leclerc’s range includes 50 cl tubs of thick crème fraîche, including a 30% fat Delisse option and a 15% light option.
Not if you’re choosing crème fraîche as your main source of protein: Auchan’s product information for its 30% fat full-fat crème fraîche lists 2.4 g of protein per 100 g. Think of it as an ingredient in your snack, and consider the nutritional content of the snack as a whole.
Follow the instructions on the tub and return it to the fridge promptly after use. Anses advises observing use-by dates strictly. For its full-fat crème fraîche, Auchan recommends storage between +2 °C and +6 °C both before and after opening.
Start by checking the fat content of the specific product: Auchan and E.Leclerc offer 50 cl options with 30% and 15% fat. Also read the ingredient list and other nutritional information; the word “light” doesn’t tell you everything.