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Is Coffee Mate Halal?
Coffee Mate dairy-free creamer is an increasingly popular dairy-free creamer option designed to accommodate those who suffer from lactose intolerance and dairy allergies, as well as those with digestive sensitivities. Unfortunately, however, its sweeteners such as corn syrup could increase heart disease risk as well as pre-diabetes risk; in addition, its sodium caseinate ingredient makes it unsuitable for vegan diets.
Ingredients
Halal, in Arabic, refers to products which are lawful or permitted by Allah and must not contain prohibited ingredients (haram). A Muslim should be able to recognize halal food by inspecting the ingredients list or production process and can easily recognize when something does not adhere to halal standards.
Some people may mistake Coffee Mate as dairy-free creamer; however, it contains sodium casseinate derived from casein protein found in milk, making it not vegan-friendly and potentially linked to cancer in Austria and Hungary.
Percentage of Milk
By choosing non-dairy products, the percentage of milk can be drastically decreased in beverages. This practice is common among many products including beverages; for instance, one product could contain just 1% milk compared to 50% in normal coffee; this can make the beverage healthier but will reduce protein content significantly; moreover, certain non-dairy drinks may contain soy which is forbidden by Islam.
Due to these reasons, it is imperative that one reads the ingredients label of any beverage prior to purchase. Furthermore, it’s advisable to look out for any halal certifications on product labels; many halal food products feature crescent moon or star symbols as evidence that their certification has passed muster with religious authorities. Otherwise it would be prudent to avoid products which do not bear these signs.
Halal certification can be attained by verifying the source and manufacturing process for products deemed halal, while checking for forbidden food items such as meat, gelatin and lard in their ingredient lists.
When purchasing a halal coffee creamer, always ensure it contains no rBST milk – this will guarantee its halal status and ensure the beverage meets your standards of quality and cleanliness. In addition to certified kosher brands, look for ones made from rBST-free milk which may also meet these criteria – you’ll find these online, in grocery stores, or specialty coffee shops.
Percentage of Sugar
Coffee Mate creamers vary greatly in terms of sugar content depending on which creamer is selected; you’ll find low-sugar options, reduced-fat options, and even sugar-free ones available to choose from. In addition, there are also flavored creamers to add an extra sweetness to your beverage and come in various sizes to meet individual needs. Some flavored varieties contain natural flavors while others come with added sweeteners.
Coffee Mate Original Flavor Coffee Creamer provides guests with on-trend plant-based choices through its non-dairy formula and delicious, creamy taste – without lactose or cholesterol! Available as liquids, powders or concentrates to meet your serving needs, Coffee mate is your ideal creamer solution.
Percentage of Fat
NESCAFE sources its coffee from countries worldwide that comprise “the coffee belt”. These regions boast optimal altitude, soil, and climate conditions to grow the highest-grade beans that provide delicious cups of NESCAFE coffee.
This non-dairy creamer boasts a delicious, decadent flavor while being lactose, cholesterol and gluten free – with no artificial sweeteners or flavoring added! Additionally, there is no preservatives or sweeteners added – making this creamer easy to store! This self-serve liquid and powder creamers can also be stored easily.
This product features almost exclusively halal ingredients. Caffeine is considered non-harmful since its source is natural rather than synthetic; caffeine provides a natural way of stimulating people and giving them energy boost.