Coffee Mate

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Coffee Mate Zero Sugar Twix® Liquid Coffee Creamer earns the lowest possible score on our scale for cleaner food options. This rating reflects the presence of ingredients that raise health concerns and the absence of organic certification and non-GMO verification.

The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, both of which are essential criteria for a higher rating on our scale. In terms of added sugars, the creamer contains corn syrup, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium, which are sweeteners that many health-conscious consumers aim to avoid. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives like mono- and diglycerides, as well as known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and carrageenan, further detract from the product’s score.

Soybean oil is the oil of choice in this creamer, which is considered a harmful oil in the context of our rating system. Moreover, maltodextrin is included in the ingredients list, which is another substance that is often viewed unfavorably by those seeking cleaner food options.

The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, listed under artificial flavor, is particularly concerning, as it is associated with numerous health risks and is a significant factor in the product’s low score.

The Coffee Mate Zero Sugar Twix® Liquid Coffee Creamer, with its multitude of ingredients that are at odds with a clean eating philosophy, receives our advisory to avoid. Our assessment is grounded in the product’s composition and the health implications of its ingredients. Consumers seeking healthier, less processed creamer options would be well-advised to consider alternatives that better align with the principles of organic, non-GMO, and additive-free food products.