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Hood Light Cream, Ultra Pasteurized 1 pt
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Hood Light Cream, Ultra Pasteurized 1 pt

HOOD
1 pt
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HOOD Light Cream, Ultra Pasteurized (1 pt) sits on the refrigerated dairy shelf alongside half-and-half, heavy cream and coffee creamers, often near baking ingredients like butter and specialty milk blends. You'll spot it in both mainstream supermarket coolers and local grocery chains, usually in small quart-sized cartons that read as a simple, familiar dairy staple. This product is a go-to for morning coffee lovers who want a richer cup without the calories of heavy cream, and for home cooks finishing soups, sauces, or weekend baking projects where a touch of cream makes a recipe sing. The Hood brand carries New England dairy heritage; marketing leans on reliability, tradition and everyday quality rather than trend-driven luxury, appealing to families and adults seeking a recognizable, budget-friendly dairy option. The label emphasizes freshness and creaminess, sometimes using words like "light" to signal lower fat than heavy cream; there are no organic or kid-focused graphics, and the package does not typically carry organic certification. In plain terms, this is a pasteurized, shelf-chilled dairy product with a small technical additive—disodium phosphate—to stabilize texture. Sensory notes: pale ivory liquid with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel that enriches coffee, soups and sauces without weighing them down; it pours from a small carton or bottle and is used in the ritual of morning brewing or the final stir of a pot roast. In grocery culture, Hood Light Cream reads as a practical, comforting pantry upgrade—familiar, accessible, and built for everyday cooking and sipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 32
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Light, Cream, with, Disodium, Phosphate..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on a single dairy ingredient, the ultra-pasteurization and the presence of the additive disodium phosphate (a stabilizer/emulsifier) reflect industrial processing and formulation practices consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Hood Light Cream, Ultra Pasteurized 1 pt

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Hood Light Cream offers a rich, creamy texture with just 30 calories per tablespoon, which is lower than heavy cream. It can be a nice addition to your coffee or recipes if you're looking to cut down on calories without sacrificing flavor.

Perfect For

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