
Product Insights
Sour cream is a fermented dairy product belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high saturated‑fat content (10 g per 100 g) and the presence of several stabilisers such as carrageenan, guar gum and carob bean gum. While it provides modest protein and calcium, the product is relatively high in fat and offers low sugar and salt compared with typical dairy items.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average fermented cream, this sour cream contains about 15 g fat (vs 5.97 g), 10 g saturated fat (vs 3.71 g), only 3.3 g sugars (vs 7.46 g) and 0.17 g salt (vs 1.03 g) per 100 g.
Ingredients
Milk ingredients, Modified milk ingredients, Modified corn starch, Sodium phosphate, Guar gum, Carrageenan, Carob bean gum, Microbial enzyme, Bacterial culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
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