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Is Sour Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Lucerne

Lucerne's Sour Cream is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Beef Gelatin, Carrageenan.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of this sour cream includes several problematic ingredients such as beef gelatin and carrageenan, which raise significant quality and safety concerns. These additives indicate a highly processed product.

Main concern

Beef gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains bacterial culture, which can contribute to flavor and texture.
  • Guar gum and locust bean gum serve as thickeners, enhancing the product's consistency.

Concerns

  • Beef gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
  • Carrageenan is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
  • High levels of additives indicate a lack of natural composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3241348

More from this brand: Lucerne products in Zerotox

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Lucerne — Sour Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Lucerne products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Lucerne — Sour Cream has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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 is flagged for: Beef gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.; Carrageenan is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.; Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: Beef gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.; Carrageenan is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition of this sour cream includes several problematic ingredients such as beef gelatin and carrageenan, which raise significant quality and safety concerns. These additives indicate a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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