Coffee Mate

Flavor:

Coconut Créme Liquid Coffee Creamer

Ingredients:

Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, And Less Than 2% Of Micellar Casein (A Milk Derivative), Mono- And Diglycerides, Dipotassium phosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, highlighting its position at the lower end of the health spectrum according to our standards. The Coffee Mate Coconut Créme Liquid Coffee Creamer is not organic, and it is not made with non-GMO ingredients, which diminishes its standing in our evaluation. It includes added sugar, which is a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake.

The ingredient list features several elements that raise red flags, such as soybean oil, which is often sourced from genetically modified crops and may contribute to inflammation. The presence of micellar casein, a milk derivative, could also be problematic for those with dairy sensitivities, despite being less than 2% of the composition. Furthermore, the product contains mono- and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, cellulose gel, and cellulose gum, which are additives that some consumers may wish to avoid.

Particularly troubling are the natural and artificial flavors, as well as carrageenan. Artificial flavors are synthetic and may have undisclosed chemical compositions, while carrageenan, a thickening agent, has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other health issues in some studies. These ingredients significantly impact the product’s score negatively.

Moreover, the product is penalized heavily for the inclusion of artificial flavor, which is often associated with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Though high fructose corn syrup is not explicitly listed, its association with artificial flavors is a cause for concern.

Based on these factors, our assessment leads us to advise consumers to avoid this product. The Coffee Mate Coconut Créme Liquid Coffee Creamer falls short of our criteria for cleaner food options, lacking in areas crucial for health-conscious individuals. Those seeking healthier creamer alternatives should consider products with fewer additives, no artificial flavors or sugars, and those made with organic, non-GMO ingredients.