Ingredient

Sour Cream Concentrate

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use sour cream concentrate to add a tangy, creamy flavor and richness to …

What it is

Sour cream concentrate is a dehydrated form of sour cream. It is made by removing water from sour cream, often through spray drying or freeze-drying, to create a powdered product that retains the flavor and some of the properties of liquid sour cream.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sour cream concentrate to add a tangy, creamy flavor and richness to foods without adding significant moisture. It is commonly found in dry mixes, salad dressings, dips, sauces, baked goods, and processed entrees.

Health notes

Sour cream concentrate 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 sour cream concentrate, as a food ingredient, falls under their general food additive evaluations. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Sour cream concentrate is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.