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Is Sour Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Friendly Farms

This page reviews Sour Cream by Friendly Farms as a dairy. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

The composition of this sour cream includes cultured cream and skim milk, which are natural dairy ingredients. The presence of enzymes aids in fermentation, supporting a clean rating.

85 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 85

The composition of this sour cream includes cultured cream and skim milk, which are natural dairy ingredients. The presence of enzymes aids in fermentation, supporting a clean rating.

Pros

  • Cultured cream is a natural ingredient that contributes to the tangy flavor and texture of sour cream.
  • Skim milk is a low-fat dairy option, providing a creamy texture without excessive fat content.
  • Enzymes are used to facilitate fermentation, enhancing the product's flavor and safety profile.
  • The absence of synthetic additives indicates a focus on natural ingredients, supporting a clean rating.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.

  • Is Cultured Cream safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Cultured Cream is used here as base. Cultured cream is a fermented dairy product that provides the characteristic tangy flavor and creamy texture of sour cream. Its natural fermentation process supports quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: CULTURED CREAM

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Cream

  • Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is a low-fat dairy ingredient that contributes to the creaminess of the product while reducing overall fat content. It is a safe and common ingredient in dairy products.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: SKIM MILK

    Read the full ingredient profile for Skim Milk

  • Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to aid in the fermentation process, which is essential for developing the flavor and texture of sour cream. They are generally regarded as safe in food applications.

    Role in formula: enzyme

    Original: ENZYMES

    Read the full ingredient profile for Enzymes

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3856758

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Yes. Friendly Farms — Sour Cream has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Friendly Farms — Sour Cream has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
This product scores 85 / 100 with fewer concerning ingredients. See the Pros and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cultured cream, skim milk, enzymes. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Cultured cream is a natural ingredient that contributes to the tangy flavor and texture of sour cream.; Skim milk is a low-fat dairy option, providing a creamy texture without excessive fat content.; Enzymes are used to facilitate fermentation, enhancing the product's flavor and safety profile.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition of this sour cream includes cultured cream and skim milk, which are natural dairy ingredients. The presence of enzymes aids in fermentation, supporting a clean rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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