thumb|A bottle of unhomogenised milk, with the cream clearly visible, resting on top of the milk Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization. In un-homogenized milk, the fat, which is less dense, eventually rises to the top. In the industrial production of cream, this process is accelerated by using centrifuges called "separators". In many countries, it is sold in several grades depending on the total butterfat content. It can be dried to a powder for shipment to distant markets, and contains high levels of saturated fat.
thumb|A bottle of unhomogenised milk, with the cream clearly visible, resting. on top of the milk Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the t:op of milk before homogenization. In un-homoge:nized milk, the fat, which is less dense, eventually rises to the top. In the industrial pro,duction of cream, this process is accelerated by using centrifuges called "separators". In many countries, it is sold in several grades depending on the total butterfat content. It can be dried to a powd!er for shipment to distant markets, and contains high levels of saturated fat.