People who prioritise organic food
You want to check that the product itself is organic, rather than relying solely on which aisle it’s in.
Who are these formats for?
People who cook in small quantities
You occasionally make a sauce, quiche or soup and want a pack size that matches how much you’ll use after opening.
People who prepare meals to take away
You want to portion out the cream easily. Check the number of containers, the organic label and the texture separately, as well as the storage instructions.
What should you check before buying?
When choosing between a tub and a multipack, first check the product description and organic certification, then the packaging. Next, match the pack size and ingredients to your recipes.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the Euroleaf and organic details on the label, then read the product description. | I shop for organic food and want to check that the cream is organic before choosing a format; around 37% of consumers are said to prioritise this certification. |
| Portions | Compare the number and size of the containers, along with the storage instructions, for meals to take away. | If I’m dividing the cream between several meals, I prefer separate containers to one large tub; portions are said to be the top consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Amount to use | Choose a pack size to suit the recipes you have planned, and read the instructions for use after opening. | If I rarely cook with cream, I want to be able to finish the tub in line with the instructions on the packaging. The amount to use is said to be the priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Cooking use | Check the stated texture, fat content, ingredients and suggested uses for that particular product. | For a quiche or hot sauce, I’m looking for a cream that’s suitable for the dish. Around 18% of consumers are said to prioritise cooking use. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a multipack is organic thick cream
The 3 × 20 cl format from E.Leclerc is UHT semi-thick light cream. Its packaging alone doesn’t mean it’s organic thick cream.
Check the organic label, the “thick” description and the number of containers separately for the product you choose.
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Choosing based on fat content alone
The products described have different ingredients and cooking recommendations. Elle & Vire’s 12% fat organic light thick cream contains starch, while Auchan’s product information for Vrai cream at 38% says it holds up well during cooking.
Start with your recipe, then check the ingredients and recommended uses for the specific product.
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Opening a large tub for just one dish
A 50 cl tub makes most sense if you’re planning to use it for several dishes. For occasional use, a smaller pack may be a better match for the amount you need.
Work out how much your recipes call for and follow the storage instructions on the packaging after opening.
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Confusing organic with lactose-free
Being organic doesn’t mean a cream is lactose-free. Grandeur Nature’s 200 ml product, on the other hand, is specifically labelled lactose-free.
If you’re looking for this feature, check that the product is labelled accordingly and read the allergen information for the one you buy.
Brands to consider in these formats
Carrefour Bio
The range includes organic thick crème fraîche in a 50 cl tub.
- The 50 cl tub’s product information lists 30% fat, with organic cream and lactic cultures.
- This single tub doesn’t come in separate portions for meals to take away.
Elle & Vire
Organic light thick cream with 12% fat is available in a 33 cl pouch with a cap.
- This product contains starch and is described as suitable for quiches and hot sauces.
- The pouch makes it easy to measure out the cream, but it’s neither an individual tub nor a multipack.
Vrai
The organic thick crème fraîche from Normandy listed by Auchan comes in a 200 g tub and has 38% fat.
- Auchan’s product information says this cream holds up well during cooking, even at high temperatures.
- It comes in a single tub, not separate portions.
Grandeur Nature
La Fourche lists organic lactose-free thick crème fraîche with 30% fat in a 200 ml pack.
- This specific product is labelled “lactose-free”.
- The 200 ml pack isn’t a multipack.
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Frequently asked questions
How can you tell if crème fraîche is organic?
Look for organic certification on the label rather than relying on which aisle it’s in. Agence Bio says that at least 95% of the agricultural ingredients in a processed product labelled organic must come from organic farming. Also read the product description and ingredients list for the cream you choose.
Does a 3 × 20 cl multipack always contain organic thick cream?
No. The 3 × 20 cl product from E.Leclerc is UHT semi-thick light cream and isn’t labelled organic. For any multipack you’re considering, check the texture, organic certification and volume of each container separately.
Does organic also mean lactose-free?
No, these labels refer to different characteristics. If you’re looking for lactose-free cream, check that it’s specifically labelled as such and read the allergen information.
What size should you choose for occasional use?
Choose a small pack if you’re making just one dish; save a 50 cl tub for recipes where you’ll use that amount. Storage instructions after opening vary by product.
Is organic thick cream suitable for all hot sauces?
Don’t assume so based on the organic label alone. Check the recommended uses for the product you choose: Elle & Vire’s organic light cream is listed as suitable for hot sauces, while Auchan’s information for Vrai cream says it holds up well during cooking at high temperatures.