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Hood  Country Non-Dairy Creamer
Dairy
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Hood Country Non-Dairy Creamer

HOOD
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HOOD Country Non-Dairy Creamer is a shelf-stable, 32 fl oz plastic bottle of pourable creamer that you would typically find in the coffee and tea aisle or on an endcap near other liquid creamers, powdered creamers, and refrigerated half-and-half substitutes. The label trades on a homespun, "Country" aesthetic—familiar typography and promises like “always good” that position it as a comforting, everyday pantry staple from a long-standing dairy brand branching into non-dairy convenience. It’s marketed to busy households and coffee drinkers who want a rich, cholesterol-free option that still gives a milky finish to beverages and recipes; think commuters, parents stocking a communal kitchen, and nostalgic shoppers who trust legacy brands. The front label highlights non-dairy claims (“Non-dairy creamer,” “Not a source of lactose”) and cholesterol-free messaging but does not carry organic or natural certifications. Sensory cues: the creamer pours smooth and slightly viscous, lending a silky, slightly sweet mouthfeel (corn syrup sweetness) and a mild, neutral creamy flavor from sunflower oil and milk-derivative stabilizers; it’s ideal for stirring into hot coffee, making cereals creamier, enriching soups, or drizzling over fruit. Ritual context: measured by capfuls into morning coffee, shaken before use, stored in pantry until opened. Processing context: this product is ultra-pasteurized and formulated with multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers—an industrial, shelf-stable creamer designed for long unopened shelf life. The overall story: a convenient, comforting, widely available creamer that trades fresh-milk claims for reliability and long-lasting pantry 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

Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Sunflower, Oil,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Sodium, Caseinate, (a, Milk, Derivative*), Mono, &, Diglycerides, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate, Dipotassium, Phosphate, and, Polysorbate, 60. *Not, a, source, of, lactose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - 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 industrial ingredients (corn syrup, sunflower oil, mono- and diglycerides, emulsifiers) and is ultra-pasteurized and formulated for shelf stability, placing it in the ultra-processed food category.

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Common Questions about Hood Country Non-Dairy Creamer

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! While the creamer is low in sugar and doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners or dyes, it does have added sugars and corn syrup, which can add up if you're watching your sugar intake. If you're looking for a creamy addition to your coffee that won't break the bank on calories, it might fit the bill, but it's always good to balance it with whole foods.

Perfect For

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