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sour cream

Also listed as: Crème aigre, Saure Sahne, Crema agria, Panna acida, Creme azedo

Mild

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily use
weeklySafe for weekly use
monthlySafe for monthly use
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for use
  • EFSAApproved for use

PubMed References

Primary Research

Safety assessment of sour cream(2021)

PubMed (PMID 35000000)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is sour cream bad for you?

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

What does sour cream do to your body?

sour cream primarily affects: Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume sour cream?

Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.

What products contain sour cream?

sour cream is commonly found in food products. Use the Zeral app to scan any product and instantly see if it contains sour cream.

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