Nestle

Coffee Mate

Barcode 8445290856296

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Yes — Coffee Mate is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), palm kernel oil (a highly refined industrial oil), and multiple food additives such as stabilisers (E331, E452), acidity regulator (E340), emulsifiers (E471, E472e), and an anti-caking agent (E170), all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

stabilisers (e331, e452)
OK

acidity regulator (e340)
OK

emulsifiers (e471, e472e)
OK

anti-caking agent (e170)
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

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Common questions about Coffee Mate

Is Coffee Mate ultra-processed?

Yes — Coffee Mate by Nestle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), palm kernel oil (a highly refined industrial oil), and multiple food additives such as stabilisers (E331, E452), acidity regulator (E340), emulsifiers (E471, E472e), and an anti-caking agent (E170), all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Coffee Mate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coffee Mate as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.