Sour Cream And Onion Seasoning

Sour cream and onion seasoning is a savory flavor blend designed to mimic the taste of sour cream and onion. It typically combines dried sour cream or cultured buttermilk powder with dried onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and various spices and herbs like chives or parsley.

This seasoning is added to foods to provide a tangy, savory flavor profile. It is most commonly found in snack foods like potato chips, pretzels, and crackers, but can also be used in dips, dressings, and as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.

Sour cream and onion seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The individual components are common food ingredients. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual flavor compounds and generally recognize them as safe for consumption at typical levels. No significant health concerns are associated with consuming this seasoning blend at levels typically found in foods.