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Smetana (dairy product)
Sour cream from Central and Eastern Europe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Smetana is the English-language name for the types of sour cream traditionally prevalent in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a dairy product produced by souring heavy cream. It is similar to crème fraîche, but nowadays mainly sold with 9% to 42% milkfat content depending on the country.[1][2] Its cooking properties are different from crème fraîche and the lighter sour creams sold in the US, which contain 12 to 16% butterfat.[clarification needed] It is widely used in cooking and baking.
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![]() A bowl of borscht with smetana | |
Type | Sour cream |
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Region or state | Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans |
Main ingredients | Heavy cream |
Similar dishes | Crème fraîche |
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