Dairy Alternative / Beverage Additive | Vegetarian Lactose Free

Coffee Creamer

N/A Allergens: Milk, Soy
Coffee Creamer

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Milk solids/Coconut/Soy/Vegetable Oil

The Forktionary Angle

"The small addition that transforms an ordinary cup into a personalized experience."

Definition

A dairy or non-dairy liquid or granular product used to lighten and sweeten coffee or tea.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Creamy, Mild
TextureViscous, Smooth, Silky
AromaSweet, Dairy-like
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Common Usage

Add to coffee, tea, hot chocolate

Main Ingredients

Water, sugar, vegetable oil, sodium caseinate (if dairy-based)

Storage (liquid, opened)

Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 tbsp (15g)
Calories250 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate25 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars20 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium50 mg

Chef’s Secret

For homemade creamer, blend milk/cream with desired sweetener and flavorings; avoid high heat as it can curdle.

Substitutions

Best Match

Half-and-Half

1:1

Best dairy substitute for similar richness and texture.

Milk (whole)

1:1

Lighter option, good for adding creaminess without as much fat.

Coconut Milk (light)

1:1

Dairy-free option, adds a subtle coconut flavor.

Evaporated Milk

1:1 (diluted)

Adds richness, but needs dilution for coffee or strong flavor.

Buying Guide

Check ingredients for dairy/non-dairy and sugar content based on dietary needs.

Flavor Pairings

Coffee Tea Hot Chocolate

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