Freeze sour cream – what to consider
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Please note in advance that foods with a high-fat content always freeze less well than low-fat products. The reason is that fat can flocculate in dairy products.
Sour cream can become slightly gritty due to its high-fat content. What used to be like a palate pleaser can feel slightly sandy. - The taste can also suffer if the freezing time is too long.
- If you freeze sour cream, then never for a long time. A maximum of two to four weeks is fine. Therefore, be sure to label the frozen mass.
- An ice cube tray is best for freezing, as you can freeze in small portions.
- If you only want to freeze the sour cream for a few days, it is sufficient if you put the sour cream container in a large freezer bag and then in a container. Both should be well sealed.
- You mustn’t keep the sour cream open for a long time before freezing it. Bacteria can form – and you would freeze them too. Even after thawing, these would still be active.