Is Real Milk & Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coffee Mate
Real Milk & Cream is a dairy from Coffee Mate. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes skim milk and cream as primary ingredients, but sugar and natural flavor raise concerns about processing and additives. This results in a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skim milk and cream as primary ingredients, but sugar and natural flavor raise concerns about processing and additives. This results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness and potential overconsumption.
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
- Skim milk provides hydration and is a source of calcium, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Cream adds richness and a creamy texture, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness and potential overconsumption.
- Natural flavor is vague and may indicate the presence of processed flavoring agents, which can detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy 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 dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and essential nutrients like calcium without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to the product's texture and richness, enhancing mouthfeel while being a natural dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can lead to concerns about excessive intake and its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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: 3227499
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Allergens detected: milk
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