sour cream

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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 milk and cream with minimal additives, which contributes to its relatively clean ingredient profile.

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 Milk and Cream, Milk Protein Concentrate 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

Meijer
73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Meijer family
Category Dairy
Summary

This sour cream is made from cultured milk and cream with minimal additives, which contributes to its relatively clean ingredient profile. The presence of milk protein concentrate and enzymes indicates some level of processing, but the absence of artificial additives or seed oils is a positive factor. Despite being processed, the product maintains a simple ingredient list, which supports a higher score within its category constraints.

Key ingredients 3

Cultured Milk and Cream
Good

This ingredient provides natural probiotics and essential nutrients, contributing to a balanced diet.

Milk Protein Concentrate
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are added to aid in the fermentation process, helping achieve the desired sour flavor and texture.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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