Ingredient

Cultured Cream

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cultured cream as a flavoring agent and thickener in a variety of …

What it is

Cultured cream is a dairy product made by adding a bacterial culture to pasteurized cream. The bacteria ferment lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid, which thickens the cream and gives it a tangy flavor similar to sour cream.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cultured cream as a flavoring agent and thickener in a variety of foods. It adds a rich, creamy texture and a slightly sour taste, commonly found in dips, dressings, baked goods, and snack foods like flavored chips and pretzels.

Health notes

Cultured cream is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a natural dairy product and does not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. As a fermented dairy product, it contains probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria. However, it also contains fat and calories, similar to regular cream.

Allergen info

Cultured cream is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cultured Cream

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Kellogg Company US Pringles Crisps Fat Free Sour Cream & Onion 5.43Oz Chips/Crisps/Snack Mixes - Natural/Extruded (Shelf Stable) —kcal 5.7Protein 1.1Fat 52.4Carbs FRESH & EASY Cheesecake Squares Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 345kcal 5.3Protein 20.4Fat 34.5Carbs FRESH & EASY LLC Fresh & Easy Llc, Cheesecake Squares, Berry Medley Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 336kcal 5.3Protein 19.5Fat 34.5Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesecake Squares, Dark Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 310kcal 5.3Protein 23.0Fat 31.9Carbs Sour Cream Dip Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. Sour Cream Dip Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs French Onion Sour Cream Dip Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. French Onion Sour Cream Dip Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs Party Sour Cream Dip Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. Party Sour Cream Dip Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs THE CHEESECAKE HOUSE CO. Cheese Cake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 366kcal 5.6Protein 22.5Fat 33.8Carbs SHURFINE Cheddar & Sour Cream Wavy Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Ranch Flavored Multigrain Crisps Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 393kcal 17.9Protein 12.5Fat 53.6Carbs RED ROCK DELI Flavored Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs RED ROCK DELI Flavored Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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