Cream, fresh, clotted

Fresh clotted cream is a dairy product made by heating cream and allowing it to cool so that it thickens. It mainly provides fat and energy, with small amounts of carbohydrate and protein. Per 100g, it contains 2413 kJ of energy, 64g of fat and 40g of saturated fat. It also provides 819µg of vitamin A.

Fat supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin A supports normal vision, immune function and the maintenance of skin. The high fat and saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.