Is Fresh Cream the Same as Heavy Cream? A Detailed Comparison
                                
                                
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                                While heavy cream is defined by a milk fat content of 36% to 40% in the US, fresh cream typically contains less, often around 25% fat. This significant difference is the core reason why the assumption that fresh cream is the same as heavy cream is incorrect.