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Breakstone'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
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Breakstone'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Breakstone's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breakstone's Reduced Fat Sour Cream is a familiar refrigerated tub you'd spot in the dairy aisle alongside other sour creams, dips, cottage cheese and cream cheeses — often near refrigerated dips and fresh produce toppings. Packaged in a resealable 16‑ounce plastic tub, it reads as a mainstream, heritage dairy product: “Reduced Fat,” “Real,” “Grade A Pasteurized,” and the brand’s hometown story are prominent on the label. This is the go‑to for weeknight tacos, baked potatoes, creamy dips at game‑day gatherings, or a lighter swap in casseroles and baked goods during holiday cooking. The brand positions itself as classic and dependable — legacy American dairy rooted in Walton, NY since 1882 — appealing to shoppers who want recognizable quality with a slightly healthier angle. The label leans on familiar health halos (reduced fat, vitamin A added) rather than organic or natural-certification claims; there’s no kid‑oriented marketing or organic seal. In plain terms the product is made from cultured, pasteurized milk and cream and includes minor stabilizers and fortification (agar, enzymes, vitamin A palmitate), so it’s processed into a shelf‑stable, spoonable form. Sensory-wise it offers a cool, tangy creaminess with a smooth, spoonable body and a clean dairy finish; the lower fat content slightly trims richness compared to regular sour cream but keeps the classic tang and mouthfeel. Rituals include dolloping onto chili, folding into dips or swirls on baked potatoes; the resealable tub supports repeated uses and makes it a pantry staple for casual American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 15
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Ingredients:, Cultured, Pasteurized, Cream,, Contains, Less, Than, 1%, Of, Agar,, Enzymes,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from cultured pasteurized milk/cream with a small amount of stabilizer and added vitamin A, it is an industrially processed dairy product — processed but not a multi-ingredient ultra‑processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Breakstone'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream

When it comes to health, it really depends on what you’re comparing it to! Breakstone's Reduced Fat Sour Cream is lower in calories and fat than regular sour cream, making it a decent choice if you're looking to cut back. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective and can vary based on your overall diet and lifestyle.

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