Coffee Mate

This product earns a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves, reflecting its position at the lower end of the scale for healthier food options. Coffee Mate Italian Sweet Creme Liquid Coffee Creamer is a non-organic coffee additive that contains genetically modified ingredients. It includes added sugars, with sugar listed as one of the primary ingredients. Additionally, sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, is present, which contributes to the negative scoring due to its classification as a more harmful type of added sugar.

The product also features several additives that raise concerns. Among them, the inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, and carrageenan contributes to the adverse assessment. Artificial flavors, in particular, alongside carrageenan, have been identified as known harmful additives. Soybean oil, used in this creamer, is another ingredient that detracts from the product’s score due to its classification as a harmful oil.

Furthermore, the product is penalized for containing artificial flavors, which are often associated with high fructose corn syrup, although it is not explicitly listed in the ingredients. This association further impacts the product’s standing.

Coffee Mate Italian Sweet Creme Liquid Coffee Creamer, with its combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful sweeteners, and questionable additives, receives the lowest possible recommendation. The presence of these ingredients suggests the product does not align with the goal of offering cleaner, healthier food options. Consumers seeking out products that promote health and wellness may find this product does not meet their standards and might consider looking for alternatives with fewer additives and more natural, organic components.