LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 11§ 39801 Uht Sour Cream Standards

§ 39801 Uht Sour Cream Standards

Food and Agricultural Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 39801 Uht Sour Cream Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •UHT sour cream is made from special cream with good bacteria added to it.
  • •It can have extra stuff like milk powder, salt, or sugar to make it taste better.
  • •Small amounts of safe ingredients can be added to keep it smooth and thick.
  • •It must be made and packed in a clean and safe way, following the rules.

Example

You buy a tub of sour cream from the store to put on your baked potato.

The sour cream you buy has to be made with clean cream, good bacteria, and maybe a little salt or milk powder. It also has to be packed safely so it doesn’t spoil or make you sick.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 39801 Uht Sour Cream Standards

UHT sour cream is market cream cultured with the addition of pure cultures of one or more strains of lactic acid bacteria. It may include one or more of the following optional ingredients: milk solids-not-fat derived from market milk, salt, or lactose. Harmless edible stabilizers and emulsifiers may be added to the extent required to accomplish the necessary physical effect. It shall be processed and packaged pursuant to Section 39701. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 646, Sec. 17. Effective September 15, 1987.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

UHT sour creamlactic acid bacteriamilk solids-not-fatstabilizersemulsifiersSection 39701

Related Statutes

  • § 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition
  • § 39802 Uht Sour Cream Standards
  • § 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards
  • § 39722 Uht Milk Fat Standards
  • § 39732 Milk Fat And Solids Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39801.
View Official Source