What microbes are used

Microbes used in sour cream are yeast, cream, certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria.

Yeast

How the microbes are used

The yeast and cream are used in the flavoring and are also used in the base of creating the sour cream. They also create the texture in the sour cream. The lactic acids create the sourness of the taste.

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