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Cafe Altura Organic Instant Coffee
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Cafe Altura Organic Instant Coffee

Cafe Altura
3.53 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cafe Altura Organic Instant Coffee is the compact, pantry-friendly face of specialty coffee in mainstream American groceries. You'd spot the 3.53 oz jar on the coffee aisle, often shelved near other instant coffees, single-origin jarred roasts, and organic tea blends — sometimes clustered with travel-friendly or emergency-prep items. It fits grocery trips that prioritize convenience with a quality bent: quick morning fixes, last-minute brunches, road-trip snack grabs, or storm-prep shopping lists. The brand positions itself as a small-batch, ethically minded alternative to big commercial labels — lean, organic, and Arabica-focused — appealing to eco-conscious, time-pressed adults who want traceable beans without the time or equipment of brewing whole-bean coffee. Labeling leans on health and provenance cues: “Certified Organic,” “100% Arabica,” and origin notes (Africa, Asia, South America) create a natural, artisanal halo rather than child-oriented or sugary marketing. There’s no cartooning or kid branding; messaging is adult and ingredient-focused. Processing is modestly noted on packaging: this is roasted beans that have been brewed, concentrated, and dried into instant granules — an industrial step from whole-bean coffee but with no added flavors listed. Sensory cues center on aroma and ritual rather than texture — fine, brown granules or flakes that dissolve into hot water, delivering a clean, toasted-fruit aroma and medium-bodied cup; mouthfeel is lighter than brewed drip. Packaging is travel-minded: a small jar or resealable container easy to tuck into a cabinet or tote. The product’s story in American grocery culture is practical artisanalism — a bridge between specialty coffee values and everyday convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Certified, Organic, Arabica, Coffees, from, Africa,, Asia, and, South, America, 100%..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is only organic Arabica coffee, instant coffee is produced through industrial extraction and drying processes that transform the beans into a formulated, ready-to-use product, placing it in the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Cafe Altura Organic Instant Coffee

When it comes to health, Cafe Altura is a solid choice for coffee lovers! With its 100% certified organic Arabica beans, it offers a clean caffeine kick without the additives that can sneak into other instant coffees. So, if you're looking for a quick cup that respects your health goals, this one fits the bill nicely!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
storm-prep

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