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Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer, Original
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Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer, Original

Coffee-Mate
35.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
5mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Coffee-Mate Original powdered creamer is a familiar aisle staple: look for it in the coffee and tea aisle or adjacent to instant coffees, sweeteners, and flavored creamers, often shelved near shelf-stable non-dairy milks and single-serve additives. It suits everyday grocery runs and morning-centric shopping trips, favored by households and offices that want a quick way to enrich brewed coffee without refrigeration. Brand positioning leans on convenience and tradition — Coffee-Mate is marketed as a reliable, family-friendly choice that promises consistent, sweet, creamy coffee experiences; its packaging and name evoke the ritual of the countertop coffee station and target broad adult demographics who prioritize ease over artisanal coffee. Label characteristics emphasize "non-dairy," "lactose free," and sometimes "gluten free," creating health halos for those avoiding lactose, though it is not organic and carries no natural or clean-label certification. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated powdered creamer with multiple processed ingredients and functional additives. Sensory details: the powder dissolves into hot coffee to produce a smooth, opaque, slightly sweet mouthfeel with a neutral creamy flavor rather than fresh dairy complexity; annatto provides a warm color. Packaging is typically a plastic canister with a screw-top or pour spout, designed for countertop storage; usage is ritualistic and measured — scoop, sprinkle or pour to taste. The product fits into quick rituals: commuter mornings, office kettles, and households that value shelf-stable convenience over minimally processed ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 500
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Coconut, and/or, Palm, Kernel, and/or, Soybean),, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Sodium, Caseinate, (a, Milk, Derivative), (Not, a, Source, of, Lactose),, Sodium, Aluminosilicate,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Annatto, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Kernel and/or Soybean) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup solids), emulsifiers and anti-caking agents, typical of ultra-processed products that are formulations of extracted components rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer, Original

Well, health is a bit of a personal journey, isn't it? Coffee-Mate's Original creamer has only 10 calories per teaspoon and is low in sugar, which might make it a decent choice for those looking to cut calories. However, it’s worth noting that it’s made with hydrogenated oils and artificial colors, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your dietary goals and lifestyle!

Perfect For

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road-trip
weekend-brunch

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