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Nescafe Taster's Choice Hazelnut Instant Coffee Beverage
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Nescafe Taster's Choice Hazelnut Instant Coffee Beverage

NESCAFE
1.69 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nescafe Taster's Choice Hazelnut Instant Coffee Beverage is a compact, shelf-stable instant coffee product that you’ll typically spot in the grocery coffee aisle next to other instant coffees, single-serve options, powdered creamers and sweeteners. Packaged in a small 1.69 oz container, its label leans into artisan language—"Craftsmanship Made Simple" and references to "master coffee crafters"—positioning it as a convenient but premium-feeling option. It’s aimed at busy adults who want a quick, flavored cup without the equipment of specialty coffee: commuters, office-workers, or travelers who prize simplicity and consistency. The product fits everyday occasions like quick morning cups, weekend brunch at home for guests who prefer flavored coffee, and on-the-go situations such as road trips or dorm-room staples for students. The sensory experience is immediate: fine dark granules that dissolve into a transparent, lightly viscous coffee drink with toasted, nutty hazelnut aroma and a hint of caramel sweetness from added caramelized sugar and caramel color. Rituals around it are utilitarian—spoon, hot water, stir—yet the flavored profile offers a comforting, slightly indulgent lift. Labeling evokes craft and sustainability messaging about farmers but does not carry organic or natural-certification marks; it also lists "artificial flavor" and an intense sweetener (acesulfame potassium). In plain processing terms, this is an industrially prepared instant beverage: roasted and brewed coffee concentrated and dried, then blended with sweeteners, flavorings and color to create a stable, quick-mix product. It reads as convenient and familiar within American grocery culture: approachable, portable, and designed for routine use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

INSTANT, COFFEE,, CARAMELIZED, SUGAR,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product contains industrial ingredients and additives (artificial flavor, caramel color, acesulfame potassium) and is an engineered instant beverage formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Nescafe Taster's Choice Hazelnut Instant Coffee Beverage

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This coffee has just 10 calories per serving and is low in sugar, which is great if you're watching your calorie intake. However, it does contain artificial flavors and sweeteners, so if you're aiming for a whole-foods approach, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

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