Is sour cream and curds the same?

No, sour cream and curds are not the same. Sour cream is a dairy product made by fermenting cream with specific bacteria, giving it a tangy flavor and creamy texture. Curds, on the other hand, are formed during the cheese-making process when milk coagulates, separating into solid curds and liquid whey. While both are dairy products, their textures, flavors, and uses in cooking differ significantly.