Sour Cream
Also listed as Cultured Sour Cream and Cultured Cream.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Sour cream is cream soured with lactic cultures. Labels may say sour cream or cultured cream.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It tops baked potatoes and tacos and thickens sauces, dips, and baked goods.
Here is what food agencies say.
US sour cream has a federal standard of identity. It is sold as a refrigerated dairy food.
Here is what research has found.
Dairy plant hygiene and cold chain control matter. Agency recalls may cite Listeria or undeclared allergens.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Spoils if left warm; follow refrigeration guidance on the pack.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026