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Taster's Choice, Instant Coffee, House Blend
Beverages
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Taster's Choice, Instant Coffee, House Blend

Nescafe
1.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nescafé Taster's Choice House Blend (1.90 oz) is a compact, pantry-ready instant coffee that sits on the supermarket coffee aisle alongside other instant jars, single-serve packets, ground coffee, and shelf-stable creamers and sweeteners. You'd spot it near quick-brew and travel-friendly options rather than specialty whole-bean counters. It fits quick morning runs, dorm-room shopping trips, road-trip supply lists and storm-prep kits — any occasion that values speed and portability over brewing ritual. Brand positioning leans on global familiarity and everyday accessibility: NESCAFÉ markets itself as a reliable, mass-market coffee choice for busy adults and budget-conscious shoppers who want “real coffee” instantly, with messaging about responsibly sourced arabica and robusta beans rather than artisanal craft. The label emphasizes quality cues like “100% real coffee” and “House Blend Light Medium Roast” and a sales-ranking claim, but contains no organic certification or child-oriented branding and no explicit health claims beyond provenance. Processing context in plain language: this is brewed coffee that has been concentrated and dried into granules or crystals for rehydration, a heavily manufactured form of coffee designed for convenience. Sensory details: the package holds fine, dry granules or freeze-dried crystals that dissolve quickly in hot water; the aroma is roasty and immediate when rehydrated, flavor profile described as smooth and inviting with light–medium roast notes; mouthfeel is clean and thin compared with brewed coffee. Typical ritual: spoon into a mug, add hot water (and milk/sugar if desired), stir — a fast, familiar comfort in American kitchens, offices, and on-the-go situations.

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

INSTANT, COFFEE.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Instant coffee is a processed product made by brewing and dehydrating coffee into granules; with a single-ingredient list and no ultra-processed additives, it aligns with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Taster's Choice, Instant Coffee, House Blend

Ah, the million-dollar question! Taster's Choice is made from just instant coffee, which means it's low in calories and has no added sugars or preservatives. While it’s not a superfood or packed with nutrients, if you’re looking for a quick caffeine fix without the bells and whistles, it fits the bill nicely!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
storm-prep

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