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Coffeemate Creamer, Italian Sweet Cream
Dairy
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Coffeemate Creamer, Italian Sweet Cream

Coffee-Mate
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
0g
Protein
5g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Coffee-mate Coffeemate Creamer, Italian Sweet Crème (64 fl oz) is a mass-market liquid coffee creamer you’ll find in the refrigerated dairy/creamers section of American supermarkets, shelved near other liquid non-dairy creamers, half-and-half, and the coffee aisle. It’s positioned for everyday indulgence — shoppers grab it during routine grocery runs, weekend brunch stock-ups, or when planning hosting touches for morning gatherings. The brand leans on convenience and ritual: recognizable national name-brand marketing, bright packaging that calls out flavor and recyclability, and messaging aimed at busy adults who want café-style taste at home without barista skills. Label claims include cholesterol-free and gluten-free and may mention recyclable packaging, but there’s no organic certification; the ingredient list shows both “natural and artificial flavor,” sweeteners, and common stabilizers rather than a clean-label focus. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable-to-refrigerated formulated creamer containing emulsifiers, thickeners, and sweeteners to deliver consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory-wise it pours smooth and glossy, quickly melting into hot or iced coffee to create a silky, slightly sweet creamy mouthfeel with a pronounced sweet crème/vanilla flavor; the soybean oil and micellar casein lend body while cellulose-based gums and carrageenan stabilize texture. Packaging is a large plastic bottle meant for repeated spoon-and-pour rituals — morning commutes, at-desk coffee breaks, or late-night beverages — and the product is marketed as an easy way to “level up” coffee without additional prep. It sits culturally as a convenience indulgence: familiar, affordable, and designed to reproduce café-style sweetness at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 126
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
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,, Salt,, Cellulose, Gel,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Cellulose, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Sucralose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Artificial Flavor - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (sugar, soybean oil, mono- and diglycerides, emulsifiers, gums, artificial flavors, sucralose) formulated to create a ready-to-use product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Coffeemate Creamer, Italian Sweet Cream

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This creamer has 35 calories per tablespoon and contains added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake or trying to avoid processed foods, it might not fit the bill. But if you're looking for a little indulgence in your coffee, it can certainly add a sweet touch!

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

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