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Trader Joe's Sour Cream

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Is Trader Joe's Sour Cream healthy?

Trader Joe's Sour Cream scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This sour cream is made from high-quality ingredients such as cream and cultured pasteurized milk, which are minimally processed and retain their natural nutrients.

How processed is Trader Joe's Sour Cream?

Trader Joe's Sour Cream is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Trader Joe's Sour Cream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Trader Joe's Sour Cream

Trader Joe's
88 Excellent

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$8.70 · 2.5 oz · $3.48 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
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Category Creams
Summary

This sour cream is made from high-quality ingredients such as cream and cultured pasteurized milk, which are minimally processed and retain their natural nutrients. The short ingredient list and absence of harmful additives or seed oils contribute to its high rating, making it a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

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Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk
Neutral

This milk is pasteurized and graded, ensuring safety and quality, contributing to the product's flavor and consistency.

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Nonfat Milk
Neutral

Nonfat milk adds dairy content with minimal fat, helping to balance the product's nutritional profile.

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Microbial Enzyme
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used in fermentation processes to develop the sour flavor, with no significant health risks.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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