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Is Coffee Mate Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nestle

Coffee Mate is a food from Nestle. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Dipotassium Phosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Carrageenan.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, micellar casein indicates the presence of milk derivatives, affecting dietary suitability.

Main concern

Acesulfame potassium is a non-nutritive sweetener that 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 water, a fundamental ingredient for hydration.
  • Sugar provides sweetness, enhancing flavor in coffee applications.

Concerns

  • Acesulfame potassium is a non-nutritive sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3227364

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water. See the Ingredients section above.
Nestle — Coffee Mate has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, micellar casein indicates the presence of milk derivatives, affecting dietary suitability. 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. 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 product is flagged for: Acesulfame potassium is a non-nutritive sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
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: Acesulfame potassium is a non-nutritive sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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