Is Nestle Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nestle

This page reviews Nestle Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha by Nestle as a food. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Color Added.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes sugar and partially hydrogenated oils, which raise concerns about high sugar content and trans fats. Sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, adds to the complexity of the ingredient list.

Main concern

Partially hydrogenated soybean oil raises concerns due to potential trans fat content.

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 enhances texture.
  • Polysorbate 60 acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients effectively.

Concerns

  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil raises concerns due to potential trans fat content.
  • High sugar content from sugar and sucralose may lead to health concerns related to excessive sweetness.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3369206

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Nestle — Nestle Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha 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.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sugar and partially hydrogenated oils, which raise concerns about high sugar content and trans fats. Sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, adds to the complexity of the ingredient list. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains sodium caseinate, which provides creaminess and enhances texture.; Polysorbate 60 acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients effectively.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Main concerns for this product: Partially hydrogenated soybean oil raises concerns due to potential trans fat content.; High sugar content from sugar and sucralose may lead to health concerns related to excessive sweetness.. See the full list above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Partially hydrogenated soybean oil raises concerns due to potential trans fat content.; High sugar content from sugar and sucralose may lead to health concerns related to excessive sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Nestle — Nestle Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha 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.
This product is flagged for: Partially hydrogenated soybean oil raises concerns due to potential trans fat content.; High sugar content from sugar and sucralose may lead to health concerns related to excessive sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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