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Coffee-Mate Creamer, Hazelnut
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Coffee-Mate Creamer, Hazelnut

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

What You Should Know

Coffee mate Hazelnut liquid creamer is a familiar, brightly labeled bottle you’ll find tucked into the refrigerated cream and non-dairy section near milk, half-and-half, and other refrigerated coffee creamers, often close to the coffee aisle or grab-and-go beverage coolers. It performs as a pantry staple for daily coffee rituals — a quick pump or pour of sweet, nutty flavor that turns ordinary morning coffee into a small indulgence. Shoppers toss it in their cart on mornings, during weekly grocery trips, or when stocking a dorm-room or office pantry; it’s equally at home at weekend brunches, late-night study sessions, and road-trip thermoses. The brand leans on convenience and flavor consistency rather than artisanal or whole-food claims: vibrant label art hints at hazelnut aromas and speaks to busy consumers seeking an easy upgrade to their brew. Marketing targets broad adult demographics who want café-like flavors at home, including commuters, parents, and young professionals; cultural positioning emphasizes friendly, accessible indulgence rather than gourmet provenance. Label claims include “non-dairy,” “cholesterol-free,” and “gluten-free,” and the bottle copy highlights recyclability, but there are no organic or minimally processed certifications. In plain terms this is a highly processed, formulated product designed for stability, sweetness, and texture. Sensory notes: silky, slightly viscous liquid with pronounced sugary sweetness and a round roasted-nut aroma; it blends smoothly into hot or iced coffee. The ritual is quick and habitual — a measuring spoon or direct pour, a stir, and a comforting sip — making it a go-to for predictable flavor and easy pleasure in everyday American coffee culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 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),, DIPOTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, CELLULOSE, GEL,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, 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 refined ingredients (sugar, soybean oil), multiple additives and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides, cellulose gum, carrageenan, dipotassium phosphate) and industrially formulated flavors, consistent with ultra-processed foods in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Coffee-Mate Creamer, Hazelnut

Healthy can be a bit of a moving target, right? Coffee-Mate Hazelnut Creamer is low in calories at just 35 per tablespoon, but it does contain added sugars—5 grams, to be exact. If you're watching your sugar intake or looking for something more nutrient-dense, it might not be the best choice compared to, say, a splash of whole milk or almond milk.

Perfect For

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