Cream | Definition, Grades, & Types | Britannica
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cream, yellowish component of milk, rich in fat globules, that rises to the surface naturally if milk is allowed to stand; in the dairy industry, cream is separated mechanically (see cream separator). Homogenization of cream reduces the size of the fat globules, and the resulting product is less suitable for whipping. In the United States, commercially produced cream is graded for use ...