Coffee drinkers don’t usually consider the oil and sugar contents or protein functionality when reaching for creamers in the morning; they just want a sweet touch to offset any bitterness they might be tasting from their morning beverage. A creamy texture is key to its success; therefore fat and emulsion stability must also be prioritized when creating one.

Your choice of sweetener is also essential. There are various low-cal options available such as dextrose, stevia and maple syrup which provide sweetness without impacting blood sugar levels – however the flavor may not appeal to everyone who drinks coffee. Brown and raw sugar offer more pleasant tastes that pair perfectly with coffee beverages.

No matter the health claims made about some alternative sweeteners, most experts concur that any form of sugar should be consumed sparingly to maintain optimal health. Sugar has been linked with obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease and the most popular form of it is white refined sugar; raw and unrefined varieties contain some of its natural nutrients found in sugarcane.

To create creamer, manufacturers combine milk and fats with sweeteners like sugar or dextrose in an emulsion form to form a creamer. Depending on its ability to resist spoilage bacteria and water hardness levels, its final texture and creaminess may depend upon which protein source was chosen – this decision impacts its stability as well.

Milk proteins provide superior emulsion stability than non-milk proteins like caseinates. But consumers with lactose intolerance often worry about caseinates being labeled “lactose-free.” To address such concerns, many manufacturers opt for sodium caseinate which dissolves readily without contributing any lactose to the finished product.

Other ingredients to take into account when creating creamers include colorants, flavors and vitamins. Colorants add depth of flavor while some contain harmful azo dyes that could potentially harm human health. Furthermore, vitamins such as D and Folic acid are necessary components of living a healthy life; yet many creamers contain synthetic forms of these vitamins that could put consumers’ health at risk.

Some consumers also look beyond calories and fat content when seeking healthy creamers; such as grass-fed dairy products or plant-based options. Although these choices offer a richer taste than commercial creamers, be sure to read ingredient labels closely to identify those fortified with nutrients.

Kimberly Decker is a technical writer with a Bachelor of Consumer Food Science. She is passionate about nutrition and healthy living, and enjoys cooking, eating and writing – contributing her expertise to multiple websites including Food and Fitness Online.

Food and health-related articles written by her, in addition to several cookbooks she is working on such as, The Everything Cookbook for Kids.” She lives with her husband and two children in California. We may receive commission from purchases made via links found here.