Today’s question is: Is sour cream gluten free? And this is an answer we all need to know! Sour cream is used as a popular dip or condiment with foods like nachos. And, it’s also used to top baked potatoes – or even as an ingredient in other dip recipes OR in baked goods.
Does sour cream have gluten?
The good news is: sour cream is almost ALWAYS gluten free! Some brands of sour cream might contain thickeners, such as corn starch (which is also gluten free.) But many of the higher end brands contain no thickeners at all – just pure dairy. So, good news here, everyone!
Is sour cream dairy free?
No. Normal, old-fashioned sour cream contains cream, which is a dairy product. You can find alternative types of sour cream that may be entirely plant based. Check your supermarket for the availability near you.
Is sour cream vegan? Is it vegetarian?
Sour cream IS vegetarian, as it doesn’t contain any sort of meat products. But, it is NOT vegan, as it contains dairy milk from cows. For a food to be vegan, it has to be entirely plant based.