Cultured sour cream

Sour cream must contain at least 18% milk fat by weight to carry this designation.

Cultured single cream

This version of sour cream is made from single cream.

Low-fat and light sour cream

These sour cream versions are made from single cream and milk.

Sour cream alternative

This is a designation for fat-free sour cream, which is typically made from skimmed milk.

Non-fat (or fat-free) sour cream

This variety is often labelled “sour cream alternative.”

Cholesterol-free sour cream alternative

This product is made with skimmed milk and vegetable oil.