creme fraiche

Crème fraîche (English pronunciation: , French pronunciation: [kʁɛm fʁɛʃ] (listen), lit. "fresh cream") is a dairy product, a soured cream containing 10–45% butterfat, with a pH of approximately 4.5. It is soured with a bacterial culture. European labeling regulations disallow any ingredients other than cream and bacterial culture. It is served over fruit and baked goods, as well as being added to soups and sauces. It is used in a variety of other recipes. It is less sour, more fluid, and fattier than U.S.-style sour cream, which may contain thickening agents.

The name "crème fraîche" is French, but similar soured creams are found in much of northern Europe and a traditional soured cream used in Central America resembles it.

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