Coffee Mate

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Coffee Mate Zero Sugar French Vanilla Flavored Liquid Coffee Creamer is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s composition, which includes several ingredients that raise health concerns.

The creamer is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which leads to an immediate deduction in its rating. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, despite its ‘Zero Sugar’ label, further decreases its standing. The product uses artificial sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which are considered more harmful types of added sugars. Corn syrup, although contributing a trivial amount of sugar, is another ingredient that negatively impacts the score.

The inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, and known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and carrageenan, contribute to the low rating. Maltodextrin, another ingredient, is also categorized as a harmful additive. These components are associated with various health risks and are often avoided by those seeking cleaner food alternatives.

Furthermore, the creamer contains oils that are not favored in a health-conscious diet. High oleic soybean and/or high oleic canola oils are considered harmful oils, which detracts from the product’s overall score. The product does not contain high fructose corn syrup; however, the artificial flavor present is enough to warrant significant concern.

Overall, the Coffee Mate Zero Sugar French Vanilla Flavored Liquid Coffee Creamer is assigned the lowest possible rating on the green leaf scale due to its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, harmful sweeteners, and the inclusion of potentially and known harmful additives and oils. This product is advised against for consumers prioritizing health and cleanliness in their food choices.