Creme fraiche

Creme fraiche

A soured cream containing about 28% butterfat and with a pH of around 4.5. It is soured with bacterial culture, but is less sour than American sour cream. It has a comparatively low viscosity and a higher fat content. Originally a French product, it is available in many countries. It is traditional to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia.

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