Common questions

Is Friendly Farms Sour Cream healthy?

Friendly Farms Sour Cream scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This sour cream is minimally processed, consisting primarily of cultured pasteurized cream, which is a high-quality dairy ingredient.

How processed is Friendly Farms Sour Cream?

Friendly Farms Sour Cream is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Friendly Farms Sour Cream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk 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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Friendly Farms Sour Cream

Name: Friendly Farms Sour Cream
Brand: Friendly Farms

Friendly Farms

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Aldi

Category Dairy

Summary

This sour cream is minimally processed, consisting primarily of cultured pasteurized cream, which is a high-quality dairy ingredient. It provides beneficial probiotics and healthy fats, with no artificial additives or harmful ingredients. The simplicity and purity of the ingredient list contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 3

Milk

Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Cultured pasteurized cream

Neutral

This ingredient is a basic dairy product that has been pasteurized and cultured, which is common in dairy processing and generally safe for consumption.

Enzymes

Neutral

Enzymes are used to aid in fermentation or processing, and are typically considered neutral as they are naturally occurring or added in small amounts.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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