what kind of cream is used for cooking
Then we have double cream, really think and fattening but great for whipping and for cooking with as it holds it own. and whipping slightly thinner but still thick used for whipping and in sauces. So I would say your thick cream is good fro whipping and sauces.
How to Use Different Types of Cream. Community Q&A. There is quite a variety of fresh cream types available on the market and you may not be sure what to do with each type. It can help to understand the types and their uses when seeking to diversify your use of cream in cooking and daily culinary use.
They are made from a varying blend of buttermilk, vegetable oils and butter and each type contains about half the fat of its full-cream equivalent. Low-fat creams keep well in the refrigerator because of their lower fat content. They are good for cooking and can be used in any recipe that requires cream.