The reason the powdered version also needs to contain sodium caseinate is because it's not made as a dry base.

If the sodium caseinate makes sure the oil and water don't separate, you'd think the powdered form of this non-dairy coffee creamer wouldn't need to contain any milk ingredients.īut the ingredient list for powdered Coffee Mate contains many of the same ingredients as its liquid counterpart: corn syrup solids, hydrogenated vegetable oil, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, mono- and diglycerides, sodium aluminosilicate, artificial flavor, and annatto color. What About the Powdered Stuff? Christine Chang Plus, casein has been separated from all the other components in milk, so it really is free of lactose (the sugar in dairy). The casein protein helps prevent the water and oil from separating. It may seem strange to add in a milk protein to a 'creamer' that doesn't have any other milk ingredients, but it helps keep the product stable. It's a protein derived from milk commonly known as casein and is an important protein in the cheese-making process. While used in very small amounts (less than 2%), the sodium caseinate in the creamer is not a vegan ingredient. While the classic Coffee Mate-style creamers contain no real cream and no lactose, they do contain a milk derived protein.

In the case of Coffee Mate, lactose-free does not mean vegan. The ingredient list for 'The Original' flavor of Coffee Mate in single serve containers says it contains water, coconut oil (yep, it's mostly oil), sugar, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, mono- and diglycerides, artificial flavor, and beta carotene color. What's Really in Coffee Mate Claire Waggoner It's hard to know exactly what's in those little creamer cups since they don't list the ingredients on the single serve containers. Is Coffee Mate vegan? The label does boast the phrase 'lactose-free' and you've probably heard there's no real cream in it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's vegan. They've been at it for over 50 years and have long been considered the leaders in the industry. They're the makers of the single serve coffee creamers that are usually kept in full stock. If you're a frequent coffee drinker and find yourself hitting up every office-type coffee bar, you're probably familiar with Coffee Mate. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier

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