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, containing only cream and live cultures, which are beneficial for gut health.

How processed is Sour Cream?

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

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Sour Cream

Name: Sour Cream
Brand: Farmdale

Farmdale

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Dairy

Summary

This sour cream is minimally processed, containing only cream and live cultures, which are beneficial for gut health. The absence of artificial additives, preservatives, and seed oils contributes to its high score, making it a wholesome dairy product with natural fats and probiotics.

Key ingredients 2

Cream (Milk)

Neutral

Cream (Milk) is a primary ingredient providing the rich texture of sour cream without adding any particular health benefits or concerns.

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Live Cultures (Milk)

Neutral

Live Cultures (Milk) are added to promote fermentation, but in this context, they are neutral in terms of health impact.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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