Coffee Mate

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Coffee Mate Cinnamon Vanilla Crème Liquid Coffee Creamer stands at the lowest tier of our cleaner food options scale. This creamer is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients. It also includes added sugars, which are unnecessary for a healthier diet. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as mono- and diglycerides, as well as known harmful additives like artificial flavors and carrageenan, significantly reduce its score. Soybean oil, which is considered a harmful oil due to its processing methods and potential health impacts, further detracts from the product’s rating. Additionally, the labeling of artificial flavors raises concerns about the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues when consumed in large amounts.

The product consists mainly of water, sugar, and soybean oil, with less than 2% of various additives and thickeners. Dipotassium phosphate acts as a stabilizer, while micellar casein, derived from milk, provides a protein component. The creamer’s texture is modified with cellulose gel and cellulose gum, and carrageenan, a controversial additive derived from seaweed, is used for thickening and emulsifying. The flavors, both natural and artificial, are included to achieve the desired taste profile, but they contribute to the product’s low standing due to health concerns associated with artificial flavoring agents.

The Coffee Mate Cinnamon Vanilla Crème Liquid Coffee Creamer receives our lowest recommendation. With its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and questionable additives, it represents a choice that does not align with the pursuit of cleaner, healthier food options. Consumers seeking better alternatives should consider other products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and sugars from their formulations.