Does Sour Cream Have Corn Starch? A Deep Dive into Dairy Thickeners
                                
                                
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                                Recent ingredient analysis shows that many major commercial sour cream brands explicitly list 'modified corn starch' or 'corn starch-modified' on their labels. The inclusion of corn starch in sour cream is a common industry practice, largely aimed at achieving a consistent, thick, and stable texture.