12 best sour cream manufacturers

Sour cream is a lactic acid product, without which many dishes in our cuisine cannot be imagined. Pancakes, dumplings, dumplings, cabbage soup, cheesecakes. It is sour cream that emphasizes their taste and gives real bliss for gourmets. Many people like a rustic product to “spoon stand”, some prefer a less oily consistency. Sour cream is produced from cream with the addition of lactic acid bacteria. Due to its popularity, it is often falsified, replacing it with a product with vegetable fats.

How to choose high-quality and tasty sour cream

Before buying, it is necessary to study the labeling and pay attention to the following parameters.

1. Title. On the package should be written “sour cream”, and not any derivative of this word like “sour cream” or “sour cream”. If it sounds that way, then it is not a natural product.
2. Composition. Natural sour cream is made from cream and sourdough. If it is indicated that it contains vegetable fat or other additives, then it is no longer sour cream in the classical sense.
3. GOST. If the packaging indicates that sour cream complies with the state standard, it means that it is really a natural product created from fresh ingredients using the correct technology.
4. Shelf life. Sour cream, which preserved all the useful and nutritional properties, is stored no more than 14 days. If the period is specified more, then the product could be subjected to heat treatment or the composition contains preservatives.

Today, our experts will present the best manufacturers and their most popular sour cream with a fat content of 20%. The rating included 12 brands, the quality and safety of products of which were confirmed by independent laboratory tests.

Rating of the best manufacturers of sour cream

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of sour cream	1	Brest-Litovsk 20%	4.9
	2	B.Yu. Alexandrov 20%	4.9
	3	Cheburashkin brothers 20%	4.8
	4	Bezhin meadow 20%	4.8
	5	PRESIDENT 20%	4.7
	6	Vkusnoteevo 20%	4.7
	7	Big Mug 20%	4.7
	8	Piskarevskaya 20%	4.6
	9	Vologda Summer 20%	4.5
	10	House in the village 20%	4.5
	11	Kuban Burenka	4.5
	12	Ostankino 20%	4.4

Brest-Litovsk 20%

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is the brand “Brest-Litovsk”, which belongs to the concern “Savushkin Product”. All products are created according to old recipes using high-tech equipment. Automating the process minimizes personnel contact with components. Quality and safety control takes place at all stages of production.

Sour cream is made from pasteurized cream with the use of lactic sourdough. In the composition there are no additives, therefore, the product belongs to natural, produced according to the classical technology. The taste of sour cream with a slight sourness. It goes well with first courses, pancakes and pancakes, suitable for making sauces, muffins, various dressings. Sour cream is packaged in plastic cups, which are closed with foiled and transparent covers.

According to reviews, it has a uniform consistency, it does not stratify. The sealed lid protects against air penetration and keeps the product fresh for a longer time.For taste and quality, experts and users put a solid "top five".

B.Yu. Alexandrov 20%

Rating: 4.9

In the second place is the brand rating “B.Yu. Alexandrov, which represents premium products on the dairy market. The company has completely abandoned the use of vegetable fats, preservatives, flavor enhancers, dyes and other additives, and uses only natural ingredients, which are obtained from their own farms.

Sour cream is made from fresh cream and fermented according to the classical technology, thanks to which its useful properties are fully preserved. It meets state quality standards, has been tested for safety and environmental cleanliness. Creamy taste with sourness perfectly complements the soup, borscht, dumplings, dumplings, pancakes, will be an excellent basis for creams and sauces. The product is available in 230 and 400 g containers.

Many buyers have opted for this cream due to the combination of taste, naturalness and safety, confirmed by many independent studies, and include it in the diet of not only adults but also children.

Cheburashkin brothers 20%

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the ranking is for a family enterprise owned by the father and sons of Cheburashkin. The brand produces premium premium products. The processing plant uses raw materials from its own farms, where cows are raised exclusively on safe feed without the use of hormones and antibiotics.

Sour cream with fat content of 20% is made from normalized cream, fermented with lactic acid bacteria. It has a pronounced creamy taste with a slight sourness. It can be used as a separate product, and can be added to various dishes: soup, dumplings, dumplings, casseroles, pancakes. Homogeneous consistency with a delicate milky aroma is suitable for making sauces, creams and dressings.

According to reviews, the product does not stratify, has no grains. It is packaged in plastic containers of 200 and 400 g. Both packages have two lids: foil and transparent.

Bezhin meadow 20%

Rating: 4.8

The fourth place in the rating goes to the brand, which has been pleasing buyers with high-quality, tasty and safe products for the past 20 years. In its production, pure milk without impurities and additives is used, modern technologies are applied and old recipes are taken into account. Thanks to this combination, products with homemade taste and delicate aroma are obtained.

Sour cream is made from the freshest cream and ferment according to traditional technologies. Creamy taste goes well with any dish. Thick consistency homogeneous, not stratified. Due to its high nutritional properties, the product is suitable for baby and diet food. The packaging design is pleasant, it is easy to recognize among a variety of similar products.

Consumers rated the brand sour cream and put the highest score for quality, naturalness and environmental friendliness. Many noted that having tried once, they began to buy the product of this manufacturer, as it resembles the taste from childhood and is ideal for any dishes: sweet and salty.

PRESIDENT 20%

Rating: 4.7

The fifth place in the ranking is taken by the French manufacturer, who has managed to win the love of buyers not only in their homeland, but also in other countries. Russian consumers are no exception and today prefer products with a well-known logo on the packaging.

Sour cream is made from cow's milk-based cream with the addition of a bacterial starter. The combination of natural ingredients and traditional recipes allows you to preserve useful and nutritional properties. The taste of the product is gentle, without impurities, with a slight sourness. The consistency is moderately thick, without lumps, not stratified. The product has several packaging options. This is a soft pack or plastic glasses.

According to reviews, sour cream is suitable for use as a standalone product, as well as an additive to soups, main dishes, and desserts. It fully meets the requirements for quality and safety, so many include it in the diet of children.

Vkusnoteevo 20%

Rating: 4.7

The sixth in the list of rankings was the brand, which is among the ten leaders in the production of dairy products in our country. Naturalness and environmental friendliness proven independent laboratory examinations. The company has repeatedly won high awards at prestigious exhibitions and competitions. Sour cream is made on high-tech equipment according to the classical recipe of normalized cream and sourdough.

As part of no preservatives, flavors, vegetable fats, which meets the standards of quality and safety. The finished product is tested for environmental friendliness, which once again confirms its naturalness. The taste of sour cream is pleasant, delicate. The structure is homogeneous, dense. The product goes well with salty and sweet dishes.

Buyers have identified a bright packaging design that matches the products of this brand. It is easily recognizable and stands out on the shelves in stores. The information on it gives a complete picture of the composition, production time, calorie content.

Big Mug 20%

Rating: 4.7

Under the Bolshaya Kruzhka brand, various dairy products are produced, both classic recipes and innovative cows from pure milk, grown without antibiotics and hormones. During its existence, the company was able not only to receive many prizes at Russian and international exhibitions, but also to earn the trust of customers who appreciated the quality and safety of its products.

Sour cream with fat content of 20% is produced strictly according to GOST from cream and lactic sourdough. The shelf life (18 days) once again confirms the naturalness of the product without the presence of preservatives and other additives. Creamy taste with a slight sourness suitable for all dishes. The gentle consistency is not stratified, has a homogeneous structure. The package is bright with full product information.

Reviews of sour cream extremely positive. She reminded many of the country taste, someone remembered the taste of childhood. The combination of this property with ecological purity and high nutritional qualities allowed us to include this sour cream in our rating.

Piskarevskaya 20%

Rating: 4.6

The leading manufacturer of milk and other products has become popular due to the use of old recipes, traditional technologies and modern equipment, which minimizes employee contact with the components. Tight quality control is carried out at all stages. Products voluntarily undergo tests for safety and environmental cleanliness.

Sour cream with a fat content of 20% is made from cream, obtained from the milk of farm cows, and sourdough. As part of there are no harmful additives, therefore, is considered a classic natural product and is suitable for diet and children's diets. The taste is bright, rich, creamy. It is suitable for both salty and sweet dishes. The aroma is delicate, milky. The texture is moderately thick, without lumps. The surface is glossy.

Buyers were able to evaluate the cream of this brand, which has been producing high quality dairy products for 40 years. Its shelf life is 12 days, which once again proves that there are no preservatives in it, and the beneficial properties of the ingredients are preserved in full.

Vologda Summer 20%

Rating: 4.5

The rating also includes the Vologda Summer trademark, which produces dairy products that strictly comply with safety and environmental requirements. High-tech production and fresh raw materials made it possible to achieve excellent success in its segment and create sour cream with a “homemade” taste and delicate aroma. It is made according to GOST without the use of milk powder, preservatives and other additives.

Sour cream is packaged in plastic glasses with a foil lid. Shelf life - 14 days, which speaks of the natural composition. Sour cream can be used as a standalone product, as well as an additive to borscht, pickle, dumplings, pancakes, cheesecakes. It is also used as a basis for sauces and dressings.

Many users noted that products from Vologda have always been famous for their high taste qualities, and this brand’s sour cream has once again proved this statement. It fully complies with all requirements and has a reasonable price.

House in the village 20%

Rating: 4.5

“House in the village” has become one of the favorite brands among Russian consumers and because of this it is rightfully included in the list of the best manufacturers in this segment. All products are manufactured on the basis of pure whole cow's milk, which is collected on livestock farms, where no growth hormones and other feed additives are used.

Sour cream with a fat content of 20% is created from normalized cream and sourdough according to the classic recipe, which is why it has a “homemade” taste, familiar to many: soft creamy with a slight sourness. It is well combined with any products and dishes, is the basis for creams and sauces. The consistency is not stratified, does not form lumps, moderately thick. A plastic cup has two lids: foil-lined and hermetic transparent to better preserve the freshness of the product.

According to reviews, many people have been buying this particular sour cream for a long time, as it fully meets the taste requirements, has a natural composition, and is suitable for the diet of children. Recognizable packaging design immediately stands out among the products of other brands.

Kuban Burenka

Rating: 4.5

Next in the ranking include the brand "Kuban Burenka". The largest modern enterprise of the Krasnodar Territory is fully automated and equipped with high-tech equipment manufactured in Europe.Sour cream has only natural composition without additives. The cream is made from the milk of farm cows, which receive pure food without antibiotics and hormones.

Using 25 years of experience and vintage recipes, it turns out a bright creamy taste with a slight sourness, similar to homemade sour cream. The smell is light, milky, the structure is thick without lumps. Sour cream will be a wonderful separate dish or addition to borsch, dumplings, pancakes. The product "Kuban Burenka" is often used as the basis for the cream.

Consumers have confirmed that sour cream always has a classic taste without impurities. The packaging is bright and stands out from other products, so it is easy to find on the store shelves.

Ostankino 20%

Rating: 4.4

The rating is completed by a trademark that manufactures products according to state standards, uses recipes that were used during the Soviet era, and innovative equipment, fully automating production. Sour cream consists exclusively of natural products. The brand refused to use any additives to preserve the beneficial properties of the products.

Strict control from the initial stage to exit from the conveyor of finished products ensures that high quality sour cream reaches the consumer. Many buyers choose it because of the soft-creamy taste, which is combined with sweet, spicy, salty dishes. Sour cream is suitable for diet food.

Many have identified that its surface is glossy, the consistency is moderately thick, uniform, well whipped with a mixer to get a cream and combines with other ingredients to create dressings for salads or sauces for hot dishes.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.