Convenience store whipped cream availability. Seven, Lawson, FamilyMart permanent stores
It may be possible to purchase whipped cream alone (such as a liquid that you whip or a packaged product that you just squeeze) at a convenience store, but this is only available at certain stores, so it is not guaranteed.
The availability of major convenience store chains is as follows:
(Based on a survey conducted in 2025)
Please use this as a reference for your home party!
7-Eleven
Seven-Eleven is the only major convenience store where you can potentially get both fresh cream and whipped cream .
There are stores that sell liquid fresh cream such as Meiji Tokachi Fresh 100, which is made with 100% milk fat and requires whipping.
In the frozen sweets section, you may also find frozen plant-based whipped cream that you can use just by squeezing it .
Lawson (and Lawson Store 100)
Lawson does not generally sell liquid fresh cream, but they do sell certain whipped products.
In the freezer shelves of a very small number of stores, there is a limited-edition frozen version of "No Whip Whip" that is already whipped and ready to use simply by squeezing it .
This is plant-based whipped cream .
It's easy to use and very convenient.
My parents' house always had this whipped cream in the fridge.
Lawson Store 100 permanently sells "Sujata Whip (180ml)" (a refrigerated, pre-whipped, plant-based product) , making it the only store surveyed that stocks whipped cream.
| raw materials | Vegetable oil (domestically produced), dairy products/emulsifier, sodium metaphosphate, stabilizer (tamarind), flavoring, carotene pigment (contains some dairy and soy ingredients) |
|---|---|
| Contents | 180ml |
| How to save | Keep refrigerated (3-10°C) |
| expiration date | 100 days |
Family Mart, Mini Stop
Other chains, such as FamilyMart and Ministop, tend to sell whipped cream and fresh cream sparingly.
The reality is that neither liquid fresh cream nor frozen whipped cream is permanently sold .
Ministop has not confirmed the sale of whipped cream or fresh cream alone, so it is safe to assume that it is extremely rare to find them on sale .
The difference between fresh cream and whipped cream
When looking for cream products to purchase at convenience stores, it's helpful to understand the difference between "fresh cream" and "whipped cream."
Fresh cream (cream)
The raw material is 100% milk fat (derived from cow's milk) and the shelf life is short, about 10 days .
Whipped cream (foods made primarily from milk, etc.)
Many of them contain vegetable oils and additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, etc.).
It has a light, refreshing taste , is inexpensive, does not separate easily, and some unopened bottles can last for over a month.
Pre-whipped products sold at convenience stores usually fall into this category of whipped cream .
Use of substitutes
If you can't find whipped cream at your local convenience store, major convenience stores such as Seven-Eleven, Lawson, and Family Mart have the ingredients to make a substitute.
For example, you can combine milk and butter to create a creamy sauce, or use strained yogurt to create a creamy alternative.
summary
If you want to easily get fresh cream at a convenience store, we recommend checking out Lawson Store 100.
Since availability varies depending on the store, it's convenient to check the availability of your local store beforehand when you need to use it.