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Coffee-Mate Creamer, Coconut
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Coffee-Mate Creamer, Coconut

Coffee mate
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
0g
Protein
5g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Coffee-Mate Coconut Crème liquid creamer is the familiar bottle you find on the refrigerated shelves or in the dairy/non-dairy refrigerated aisle near other flavored creamers, almond or oat milks, and refrigerated coffee concentrates. It reads as an everyday coffee accessory for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime someone wants to sweeten and flavor their cup without brewing elaborate drinks at home. Brand positioning leans into convenience and indulgence: Coffee-mate is a mainstream, widely recognized brand marketed to regular coffee drinkers who want predictable flavor and texture without the fuss — think commuters, office workers, and home baristas wanting a consistent coconut note. Label characteristics highlight non-dairy, cholesterol-free, and gluten-free claims and may use imagery or wording that evokes coconut and creaminess, but it is not organic and does not carry a natural-only certification; the label also lists “natural and artificial flavors.” In plain processing context, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable-style liquid creamer formulated from water, sugar, vegetable oil, milk derivatives and emulsifiers. Sensory details: it pours like a thin, milky syrup, quickly whitening coffee and adding a sweet, coconut-forward flavor with a silky mouthfeel from emulsifiers and gums; texture is smooth rather than milky-thick. Packaging is a recyclable plastic bottle meant for refrigerator storage after opening, and the typical ritual is a quick squeeze or pour of one tablespoon into a morning cup, iced coffee, or dessert cocktail. It fits into American grocery culture as an easy, reliable shortcut to flavored coffee at home or in communal workplaces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 63
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
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

WATER,, SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, AND, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MICELLAR, CASEIN, (A, MILK, DERIVATIVE),, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, DIPOTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CELLULOSE, GEL,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, CARRAGEENAN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 water, added sugars, refined vegetable oil, milk derivatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers and artificial/natural flavors — an industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed products. The ingredient list and use of additives indicate high processing and food engineering to create flavor, texture, and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Coffee-Mate Creamer, Coconut

The Coconut creamer can be a tasty addition to your coffee, but 'healthy' is a bit subjective here. It has 35 calories and 5 grams of added sugars per tablespoon, which is pretty standard for creamers. If you’re looking for something lower in sugar or calories, you might want to explore other options, but it’s all about balance!

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