crème fraîche

French - English

Definition of crème fraîche in French English dictionary

{n} cream

English - English

Definition of crème fraîche in English English dictionary

A slightly soured thick cream

Crème fraîche is a soured cream containing about 28% butterfat and with a pH of around 4.5. It is soured with bacterial culture, but is less sour than sour cream, and has a lower viscosity and a higher fat content. European labeling regulation disallows any ingredients other than cream and bacterial culture

Etymology

() From French crème fraîche from crème (“cream”) + frais (“fresh”)