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What do the expressions "single cream" and "double cream" mean? When do you use it?
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Have you tried these?

What are double cream and single cream?

World Wide Words: Cream

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No, I haven't .... I didn't suppose I would find an answer to my question there...
I promise to search Wikipedia first, the next time.

Thank you for your help .
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low fat /high fat cream ?
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low fat /high fat cream ?
Does this explanation suit you ? Crème de la crème ?
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What do the expressions "single cream" and "double cream" mean? When do you use it?

Although we don't use these expressions in Canada (As Wikipedia states, they are BrE), my British friends assure me that the only contexts one might say these (in the U.K.) are when talking about desserts or cooking (recipes etc...)

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p.s. My husband confesses that "double cream" is sinful!!
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