Coffee Mate product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Coffee Mate Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nestle

Coffee Mate is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Nestle. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dipotassium Phosphate, Aluminum And Sodium Silicate affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, and several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and colorant. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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

  • Contains sodium caseinate, which provides creaminess and texture.
  • Includes vegetable oils that can enhance mouthfeel in beverages.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil may contain trans fats, posing health risks.
  • Dipotassium phosphate is a synthetic additive with potential quality concerns.
  • Use of artificial colorant indicates a highly processed product.

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 food.

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: 3227154

More from this brand: Nestle products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Nestle — Coffee Mate 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Hydrogenated vegetable oil may contain trans fats, posing health risks.. See the full list above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, and several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and colorant. These raise significant quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Nestle — Coffee Mate has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Nestle — Coffee Mate has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nestle products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Hydrogenated vegetable oil may contain trans fats, posing health risks.; Dipotassium phosphate is a synthetic additive with potential quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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