Sour Cream

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Common questions

Is Sour Cream healthy?

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 minimally processed, consisting of cultured cream, skim milk, and enzymes, which are all simple and wholesome ingredients.

How processed is Sour Cream?

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

Which ingredients drive Sour Cream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured cream, Milk count 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

Friendly Farms
88 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Dairy
Summary

This sour cream is minimally processed, consisting of cultured cream, skim milk, and enzymes, which are all simple and wholesome ingredients. The presence of cultured cream provides beneficial probiotics, supporting gut health. Its clean label and lack of harmful additives contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured cream
Good

Cultured cream is a natural dairy product that provides beneficial probiotics and adds flavor to the sour cream.

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Milk
Good

Milk is a natural source of calcium, protein, and essential nutrients, contributing to the product's nutritional value.

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Skim milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used to facilitate fermentation and texture, serving a functional role without strong positive or negative connotations.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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