What is the difference between double thick, clotted, whipping and cooking cream?

The difference lies in the fat content of the cream, which can vary from 10 to 45% and determines what the cream is used for.

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Cream is classified according to its milk fat content.

• Double thick or clotted cream contains more than 45% milk fat.
• Whipping cream (also called thick cream) contains 30–45% milk fat.
• Whipped cream has at least 25% milk fat, but less than 30%.
• Cooking cream (also called dessert cream) has at least 20% milk fat but less than 25%.
• Medium-fat thin cream, pouring cream or coffee cream has a milk fat content of 10–20%.