| Name
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Fat content
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Main uses
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| Half and half
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10.5-18
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Half and half is equal parts milk and light cream, and is added to coffee.
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| Light cream
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18–30
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Light cream is added to coffee and hot cereal, and is also used as an ingredient in sauces and other recipes.
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| Whipping cream
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30–36
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Whipping cream is used in sauces and soups, and as a garnish. Whipping cream will only produce whipped cream with soft peaks.
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| Heavy (whipping) cream
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36+
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Heavy whipping cream produces whipped cream with stable peaks.
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| Manufacturer's cream
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36-40
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Used in commercial and professional production applications. Not generally available at retail until recently.
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