English

Noun

heavy cream ‎(uncountable)

1. (Canada, US) A rich cream, at least 36 percent of which is milkfat.
2. (US standard of identity) Pasteurized cream at least 36 percent of which is milkfat, optionally homogenized, and optionally containing added flavor, nutritive sweetener, emulsifier, or stabilizer.

References

• Code of Federal Regulations 21, §131.150

Synonyms

• (rich cream): double cream (UK)

Coordinate terms

• half and half
• light cream
• clotted cream