How can you tell real sour cream from a fake? Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", chef Yulia Arkhipova, told about a quick and effective way to check the authenticity of sour cream.
Appearance and consistency
Real sour cream should have a uniform creamy shade. There should be no spots or gloss on its surface.
The consistency of sour cream should be thick. If the sour cream is bright white, has spots or has a liquid consistency, this may be a sign of counterfeiting.
Ingredients
Counterfeit sour cream often contains substitutes and additives such as palm oil and starch.
Check the ingredients before buying. If these components are listed in the ingredients list, it is most likely not real sour cream.
Palm oil test
To check for the presence of palm oil in sour cream, leave the product at room temperature for several hours.
If sour cream contains vegetable fats, its smell and consistency will not change, but a yellowish film may appear on the surface.
Test for starch
Add a few drops of iodine to sour cream. If it contains starch, the sour cream will turn dark gray.
Real sour cream should become milky and creamy.
Why is it important to distinguish real sour cream from fakes
It is important to distinguish real sour cream from a fake one, because the fake one may contain harmful additives, such as palm oil, which has a negative impact on health. In addition, the fake one does not have the natural taste and quality that we expect from real sour cream.
What other signs may indicate that sour cream is counterfeit?
In addition to appearance and composition, another sign of counterfeit sour cream may be too low a price.
If sour cream is sold at too low a price, this may be a sign that it is counterfeit.
High-quality real sour cream requires certain production costs, so its price should be appropriate.
What other methods can be used to check the authenticity of sour cream?
In addition to the methods described above, you can also pay attention to the brand or manufacturer of sour cream.
Well-known and respected brands usually monitor the quality of their products and have a reputation for being reliable. You can also look at reviews and recommendations from other consumers to find out about the quality of a particular brand of sour cream.
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Expert: Julia Arkhipova
