Is coffee mate dairy free?

Coffee mate is an excellent addition to your beverage to heighten its creamy texture and overall flavor. However, what if you are lactose-intolerant? Can you enjoy this add-on? Is coffee mate dairy-free? Let’s find out.

Some brands make their coffee mate with dairy-free ingredients, while others offer dairy-rich coffee mate. Therefore, if you are lactose intolerant or are on a dairy-free diet, you should carefully read the label of the coffee mate you buy to ensure it is dairy free. I did not know dairy-free coffee-mates existed until recently when my doctor advised me to quit dairy products due to my health condition.

One thing I knew I would have to look for a dairy-free alternative is coffee mate, as I am a coffee addict, and I love spicing things up when it comes to my beverages. After a few consultations with my friends, I found some dairy-free coffee mates that have been absolutely amazing and have not affected my health in any way. I wrote this article to help someone on a dairy-free diet and wondering whether they can get a dairy-free coffee mate.

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Is powdered coffee mate dairy-free?

As mentioned above, there is dairy-free powdered coffee mate. However, some brands make their coffee mate with dairy products. However, the original powder coffee mate is free from any dairy products. It is also lactose-free and hence safe for someone intolerant to lactose or on a dairy-free diet. However, if you are allergic to lactose or any dairy product, you should always check the label of the powdered coffee mate you purchase to ensure it is safe for you and will not trigger your allergy.

Is coffee mate singles dairy free?

Is Starbucks lemonade gluten-free? — coffee mate singles. Image source: Nestlé Professional

Yes, coffee mate singles are dairy-free, lactose, free, and free from any form of cholesterol. That means that anyone on a dairy-free diet or intolerant to lactose or has any underlying conditions like high cholesterol can spice up their beverage with this coffee mate. However, as stated earlier, you should always take the precaution of double-checking the ingredient list of the coffee mate singles you purchase to ensure it is safe for you.

Is coffee mate made with real milk?

In most cases, coffee mate that is not dairy-free is not made with natural milk but with sodium caseinate, a form of casein derived from milk. Though this ingredient is derived from milk, it is lactose-free. On the other hand, some few brands produce their coffee mate with natural milk. It is hard to come by coffee mate with real milk, as most just use the derived milk ingredient, sodium caseinate. Therefore, always read the label of the coffee mate you purchase to ensure the ingredients listed meet your preferences and needs.

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Can you have coffee mate if you are lactose intolerant?

Yes, there exists a dairy-free coffee mate that someone who is lactose intolerant can have. However, you should be careful when purchasing coffee mate, and ensure you double-check the ingredient list to ensure you are buying a dairy-free product.