Coffee Mate

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Coffee Mate Zero Sugar Coconut Crème Liquid Coffee Creamer falls significantly short of our clean food criteria. This product is neither organic nor non-GMO and includes a range of ingredients that raise concerns about its overall health impact.

The creamer’s composition is a mix of water, oils, sweeteners, and additives. It is not organic and incorporates genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its standing as a clean food option. Added sugars, though trivial in amount, are present, and the inclusion of artificial sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose further diminishes its score. These sweeteners are often scrutinized for their potential health effects.

Moreover, the product contains several additives that many consumers aim to avoid. Natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, and carrageenan are among them, with carrageenan being particularly controversial due to its possible inflammatory properties. Maltodextrin, another ingredient, is often criticized for its high glycemic index and potential to disrupt blood sugar levels.

Vegetable oils, including high oleic soybean and/or high oleic canola, are also present and are considered less desirable due to their processing methods and potential health implications. The product’s inclusion of these oils contributes to its low rating.

Lastly, while the product’s name suggests a coconut cream flavor, the actual benefit of coconut is unclear, and the product relies on flavorings rather than real coconut content.

Given these factors, the Coffee Mate Zero Sugar Coconut Crème Liquid Coffee Creamer is rated as a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner, more natural food options. It embodies a concoction of ingredients that conflict with our standards for health and transparency in the food industry. Those seeking cleaner creamer alternatives would be well-advised to consider other products that better align with the criteria of our green leaf rating system.