Common questions

Is SOUR CREAM healthy?

SOUR CREAM scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sour cream is made from cultured pasteurized cream and nonfat milk solids, with minimal additives, which contributes to its relatively clean label.

How processed is SOUR CREAM?

SOUR CREAM is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive SOUR CREAM's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Grade A 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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SOUR CREAM

Name: SOUR CREAM
Brand: Wegmans

Wegmans

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Wegmans

Category Dairy

Summary

This sour cream is made from cultured pasteurized cream and nonfat milk solids, with minimal additives, which contributes to its relatively clean label. The product is processed, but it avoids harmful ingredients like artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, making it a healthier choice within its category. The processing level limits its score, but the simplicity and quality of the ingredients support a higher rating within the processed foods category.

Key ingredients 3

Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Cream

Good

Quality dairy fat that provides richness and undergoes fermentation, supporting beneficial cultures.

Nonfat Milk Solids

Neutral

Derived from milk, used to standardize solids and texture in dairy products.

Enzyme

Neutral

Standard processing aid used to assist with the culturing and thickening of dairy.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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