Is Coconut Latte Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nescafe
Coconut Latte is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Nescafe. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Flavouring affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium caseinate and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple thickeners and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for those avoiding animal products.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Coconut cream and coconut milk powder provide a coconut flavor, enhancing the drink's appeal.
- Coffee adds a natural flavor and caffeine content, contributing to the beverage's energizing properties.
Concerns
- Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for those avoiding animal products.
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Coconut Cream safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coconut Cream is used here as base. Coconut cream adds a rich, creamy texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Cream (4%)
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Coconut Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Milk Powder is used here as base. Coconut milk powder provides flavor and creaminess but contains maltodextrin, which is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Milk Powder [Coconut Milk (1.3%), Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Acidity Regulator (INS 339)]
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee contributes natural flavor and caffeine, enhancing the drink's energizing properties without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Coffee
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds richness and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Oil
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Is Thickener safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. Thickeners (INS 460, INS 466, INS 418) improve texture but indicate a processed composition that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Thickener (INS 460, INS 466, INS 418)
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Is Acidity Regulator safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acidity Regulator is used here as buffer. Acidity regulators (INS 500, INS 331) help maintain pH balance but are processed additives that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Acidity Regulator (INS 500, INS 331)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (INS 473, INS 472e, INS 471) help blend ingredients but indicate a processed composition with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (INS 473, INS 472e, INS 471)
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a dairy-derived emulsifier that may not be suitable for those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sodium Caseinate
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Is Flavouring safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4040893
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Allergens detected: milk
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