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Plan: Low carb
Stats: 198/179/160
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Progress: 50%
Location: California
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From Wikipedia:
Types of cream
In the United States, cream is usually sold as:
* Half and half (10.5–18% fat)
* Light, coffee, or table cream (18–30% fat)
* Medium cream (25% fat)
* Whipping or light whipping cream (30–36% fat)
* Heavy whipping cream (36% or more)
* Extra-heavy or manufacturer's cream (38–40% or more), generally not available at retail except at some warehouse stores.
Not all grades are defined by all jurisdictions, and the exact fat content ranges vary. The above figures are based on the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 131 [1][2] and a small sample of state regulations.
[By the way, UK has a different system of classification and other wording, such as "clotted cream," etc.]
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