High in saturated fat and calories, whipped cream is an indulgence for most consumers, who have turned to ‘better-for-you’ low-fat options or dairy-free alternatives made from coconut or palm oils as a replacement. However, these replacements have never quite delivered on taste and texture or nutrition (as some coconut-based creams contain at least 25% fat), argued researchers at The University of Copenhagen. “The most difficult aspect of developing an alternative food is getting the texture right. Whipped cream undergoes a […]
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Enlarge / Pumpkin pie isn’t complete without a dollop of whipped cream. Danish scientists concocted a fat-free analog from bacteria. Getty Images The human love affair with whipped cream dates back to at least the 16th century, and it’s a staple of all our favorite holiday desserts. Is that slice of Thanksgiving pumpkin pie truly the same without a dollop of whipped cream on top? But whipped cream also contains 38 percent saturated fat. That’s one reason it’s so delightfully […]
