What's the difference between sour cream and crème fraiche ?!


Question: Crème fra?che is very similar to sour cream, however its higher fat content and lower viscosity allow it several advantages. Unlike sour cream, crème fra?che can be mixed with air to form whipped cream. Furthermore, the higher lipid content (and lower protein content) of crème fra?che allow it to be directly cooked without curdling.sour cream is single cream with cultures added which thickens the cream and adds its sour note.


Answers: Crème fra?che is very similar to sour cream, however its higher fat content and lower viscosity allow it several advantages. Unlike sour cream, crème fra?che can be mixed with air to form whipped cream. Furthermore, the higher lipid content (and lower protein content) of crème fra?che allow it to be directly cooked without curdling.sour cream is single cream with cultures added which thickens the cream and adds its sour note.

creme fraiche is french and is more of a whipped cream cositancy and i think it a bit more tart. you can prolly go to
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It is a heavy cream slightly soured with bacterial culture, but not as sour or as thick as sour cream.

creme fraiche is generally thicker and also used more in the cooking of hot foods such as making a good scrambled egg. Sour cream has a stronger taste and its used more in cold foods such as wraps. Hope this helps a bit





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