Is Sour Cream Suitable For Vegans? 

What is sour cream?

Sour cream is (perhaps, unsurprisingly) a soured cream that’s usually made from cow’s milk that’s fermented with lactic acid bacteria. It’s often used as a condiment in Central and South American dishes and is generally thick, cooling and just a little bit tangy. 

Crème fraîche is also a type of sour cream, but because it has a much higher fat content, there’s a sweeter and less bitter taste.  

Is sour cream vegan?

No, as it’s generally made from cow’s milk, sour cream is not suitable for anyone on a vegan diet. However, there are plenty of plant-based alternatives that skip out the diary bit.

What is vegan sour cream made of?

Some of our favourite vegan sour creams are made from either a yoghurt or nut base, like cashew that makes the sauce rich and creamy. Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar cause a similar tangy reaction and a little mustard and salt are added for flavour.

Is vegan sour cream good? 

Absolutely – in our opinion vegan sour cream is delicious! Here’s a recipe from Cookies and Kate to try yourself.

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