Coffee Mate

Awarding the Coffee Mate SNICKERS® Flavored Liquid Coffee Creamer a 1/5 green leaf rating, our assessment raises concerns about its health implications. This product is not organic, which immediately reduces its standing on our scale. Additionally, the lack of non-GMO ingredients further detracts from its score.

The inclusion of added sugars is a significant drawback, considering the negative health impact excessive sugar consumption can have. The product also contains several potentially harmful additives, including both natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, which are emulsifiers that can be sourced from fatty acids. The presence of these ingredients suggests the product may not align with a cleaner diet.

More alarming is the use of known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and carrageenan. Carrageenan, often used as a thickening agent, has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation. This raises red flags for those seeking healthier food options.

Furthermore, the product contains oils that are considered harmful, specifically high oleic soybean and/or high oleic canola oil. These oils often undergo heavy processing and may contain trans fats, which are associated with negative health outcomes when consumed in large amounts.

The product’s ingredient list also implies the presence of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener that has been heavily scrutinized for its role in various health issues, including obesity and diabetes. This is inferred from the labeling of artificial flavors, which often encompass a range of sweetening agents.

Given these factors, the Coffee Mate SNICKERS® Flavored Liquid Coffee Creamer earns the lowest possible rating on our scale. Our findings strongly advise against including this creamer in a diet aimed at cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s composition, with its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives, positions it far from what we consider a clean food product.