Ingredient

Artificial Sour Cream Flavor

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Manufacturers use artificial sour cream flavor to impart a tangy, creamy taste to a …

What is Artificial Sour Cream Flavor?

Artificial sour cream flavor is a blend of chemical compounds designed to mimic the taste and aroma of real sour cream. These compounds can be synthesized in a lab or derived from natural sources, and are carefully combined to achieve a specific flavor profile.

Is Artificial Sour Cream Flavor gluten-free?

Artificial sour cream flavor is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Artificial Sour Cream Flavor used for?

Manufacturers use artificial sour cream flavor to impart a tangy, creamy taste to a variety of foods without using actual dairy.

Is Artificial Sour Cream Flavor safe?

Artificial sour cream flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use artificial sour cream flavor to impart a tangy, creamy taste to a variety of foods without using actual dairy. It is commonly found in snack foods like chips, pretzels, and popcorn, as well as in some dips and seasonings.

Health notes

Artificial sour cream flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, and these are typically considered safe at the levels used in food. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of foods containing artificial flavors.

Allergen info

Artificial sour cream flavor is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Artificial Sour Cream Flavor

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Yogurt Raisins, Yogurt Price Chopper Supermarkets Yogurt Raisins, Yogurt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 63.3Carbs Sour Cream & Cheddar Potato Chips Uncle Rays, LLC Sour Cream & Cheddar Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Yogurt Covered Pretzels, Yogurt Publix Super Markets, Inc. Yogurt Covered Pretzels, Yogurt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 536kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 64.3Carbs Yogurt Pretzel Twists CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Yogurt Pretzel Twists Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 66.7Carbs Yogurt Covered Raisins, Yogurt Meijer, Inc. Yogurt Covered Raisins, Yogurt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 467kcal 10Protein 20Fat 63.3Carbs Uncle Rays, LLC Uncle Ray's, Beyond Good!, Potato Chips, Cheddar, Cheddar Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs McIlhenny Company Wavy Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Wavy Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Uncle Rays, LLC Uncle Ray's, Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 560kcal 8Protein 36Fat 52Carbs Uncle Rays, LLC Uncle Ray's, Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Uncle Rays, LLC Potato Chips, Cheddar Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Holiday Drizzled Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 25Fat 67.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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