sour cream
Definition
- Noun:
- A dairy product: A thick, creamy substance made by fermenting light cream with specific bacterial cultures. This process gives it a characteristically tangy flavor and a rich, spoonable texture.
Usage
- As a countable/uncountable noun: "Sour cream" is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the substance in general. It can be countable when referring to specific types or containers.
- Please add a dollop of sour cream to the baked potato. (General substance)
- I bought two sour creams for the party. (Referring to two containers)
Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for half a cup of sour cream to make the cake moist.
- She topped the chili with shredded cheese and sour cream.
- This brand of sour cream is especially thick and flavorful.
Advanced Usage
- "To sour cream" (verb, rare/technical): In dairy production contexts, this can refer to the process of making cream sour through bacterial fermentation. This usage is not common in everyday language.
- The facility will sour cream using a traditional culture.
Variants and Related Words
- Cultured sour cream: A more specific term emphasizing the bacterial fermentation process.
- Soured cream: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Crème fraîche: A similar French-style cultured cream that is less tangy and thicker than typical sour cream.
Synonyms
- Cultured cream: A direct synonym highlighting the fermentation.
- Soured dairy cream: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Sour cream dressing: A salad dressing or sauce made with sour cream as a base ingredient.
- Sour cream and onion: A popular flavor combination, especially for potato chips.
Noun
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artificially soured light cream
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