Recipes with Sour Cream

Sour cream is made by fermenting regular cream with certain lactic acid bacteria. It is named sour because it is a dairy product obtained by the production of lactic acid by bacterial fermentation.

Crème fraîche is a type of sour cream with a high fat content. Sour cream is a food high in fat and calories. It also has a low amount of carbohydrates. Consuming a single serving of sour cream does not contribute any significant vitamins or minerals to the body. For this reason, it should be consumed by controlling the amount.

Sour cream can help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, and some types contain probiotics to boost your digestive and immune health. Sour cream is also preferred instead of cream for nachos, tacos and burritos.