Common questions

Is Sour Cream healthy?

Sour Cream scores 75/100 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 cream and enzymes, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is Sour Cream?

Sour Cream is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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Sour Cream

Name: Sour Cream
Brand: FAGE

FAGE

Good

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 made from cultured cream and enzymes, which are simple and clean ingredients. The product is processed but maintains a short ingredient list without any harmful additives or artificial ingredients. The presence of cultured cream provides beneficial probiotics, contributing to gut health and making it a relatively healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 2

Cultured Cream

Neutral

Cultured cream is a dairy product that provides a creamy texture and flavor without strong positive or negative connotations, making it a neutral ingredient.

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Enzymes

Neutral

Enzymes are used to facilitate fermentation or improve texture, and are generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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