what is coffee creamer?
- Pros- low calorie, low fat, no trans fat, low sodium, no artificial colors or flavors.
- Cons- 2 different added sugars, highly processed.
- Pros- Low calorie, low-fat, low sodium.
- Cons- TRANS FAT from partially hydrogenated oil, highly processed.
Creamer and half-and-half are both common additions to coffee. The two milky liquids have a similar mouthfeel and blend perfectly with bitter black coffee or black tea. Half-and-half is made of equal parts whole milk and cream, giving the dairy product a thickness and richness right in between the two. It is sometimes used in making desserts or creamy savory dishes, too. Coffee creamer is typically dairy-free and does not contain any milk products at all. It has a similar thickness to half-and-half but tends to contain a considerable amount of sugar (sugar-free options are available). It's exclusively used as an addition to drinks.
Coffee creamer is sold in two main forms: powdered or liquid. Liquid creamer is often sold in the dairy section and is available in a wide range of flavors, from hazelnut to vanilla to cookie-flavored. You'll commonly find low-fat and sugar-free options as well. Small, single-serving cups of creamer are a common sight at diners.
Powdered creamer is also available in different flavors, although the most common is plain (sweetened milk flavor). It is sold in scoopable containers as well as individual packets, which are often available at coffee stations.
Coffee creamer is sold ready to use, whether in powder or liquid form. Simply add it to your coffee and stir before drinking. Some creamers are sweeter than others, so start with a little and add more to taste. If you're adding powdered creamer to your iced coffee, you may need to do some extra stirring for it to dissolve. Liquid creamer works best in iced coffee.
Creamer has a similar flavor and texture to half-and-half or whole milk. It is frequently sweetened and flavored. Popular creamer flavors include vanilla, almond, hazelnut, chocolate, caramel, and pumpkin spice. Creamer is not meant to be enjoyed on its own, but rather is an embellishment to coffee and tea drinks—especially powdered creamer, which must be mixed in liquid (like coffee or tea) before consuming.
Half-and-half, whole milk, heavy cream, or nondairy milk can all be used as substitutions for coffee creamer. Evaporated milk is also a good shelf-stable option. If you like sweetened creamer, add sugar to taste. For a pre-sweetened, very sweet option, try sweetened condensed milk. Milk powder can be used in place of powdered creamer, but it won't have the same creaminess and sweetness.
Creamer is used to lighten and sweeten black coffee, espresso, or tea, whether served hot or cold. You can make your own dairy-based version or, since most creamers are dairy-free, use it as a vegan alternative when mixing up coffee drinks.
Coffee creamer is widely available in American grocery stores, convenient stores, supermarkets, and is commonly offered in casual restaurants with coffee service. Liquid coffee creamer can typically be found in eight, 16, or 32-ounce plastic or glass bottles in the refrigerated dairy section, while powdered creamer is found in paper boxes or plastic bins in a variety of sizes next to the coffee beans. Both options can be found in big box stores in bulk packaging. Look for a creamer that suits your tastes and dietary requirements, taking into account the flavor, ingredients, fat content, and sugar content.
Creamer and half-and-half are both common additions to coffee. The two milky liquids have a similar mouthfeel and blend perfectly with bitter black coffee or black tea. Half-and-half is made of equal parts whole milk and cream, giving the dairy product a thickness and richness right in between the two. It is sometimes used in making desserts or creamy savory dishes, too. Coffee creamer is typically dairy-free and does not contain any milk products at all. It has a similar thickness to half-and-half but tends to contain a considerable amount of sugar (sugar-free options are available). It's exclusively used as an addition to drinks.
Coffee creamer is sold in two main forms: powdered or liquid. Liquid creamer is often sold in the dairy section and is available in a wide range of flavors, from hazelnut to vanilla to cookie-flavored. You'll commonly find low-fat and sugar-free options as well. Small, single-serving cups of creamer are a common sight at diners.
Powdered creamer is also available in different flavors, although the most common is plain (sweetened milk flavor). It is sold in scoopable containers as well as individual packets, which are often available at coffee stations.
Coffee creamer is sold ready to use, whether in powder or liquid form. Simply add it to your coffee and stir before drinking. Some creamers are sweeter than others, so start with a little and add more to taste. If you're adding powdered creamer to your iced coffee, you may need to do some extra stirring for it to dissolve. Liquid creamer works best in iced coffee.
Creamer has a similar flavor and texture to half-and-half or whole milk. It is frequently sweetened and flavored. Popular creamer flavors include vanilla, almond, hazelnut, chocolate, caramel, and pumpkin spice. Creamer is not meant to be enjoyed on its own, but rather is an embellishment to coffee and tea drinks—especially powdered creamer, which must be mixed in liquid (like coffee or tea) before consuming.
Half-and-half, whole milk, heavy cream, or nondairy milk can all be used as substitutions for coffee creamer. Evaporated milk is also a good shelf-stable option. If you like sweetened creamer, add sugar to taste. For a pre-sweetened, very sweet option, try sweetened condensed milk. Milk powder can be used in place of powdered creamer, but it won't have the same creaminess and sweetness.
Creamer is used to lighten and sweeten black coffee, espresso, or tea, whether served hot or cold. You can make your own dairy-based version or, since most creamers are dairy-free, use it as a vegan alternative when mixing up coffee drinks.
Coffee creamer is widely available in American grocery stores, convenient stores, supermarkets, and is commonly offered in casual restaurants with coffee service. Liquid coffee creamer can typically be found in eight, 16, or 32-ounce plastic or glass bottles in the refrigerated dairy section, while powdered creamer is found in paper boxes or plastic bins in a variety of sizes next to the coffee beans. Both options can be found in big box stores in bulk packaging. Look for a creamer that suits your tastes and dietary requirements, taking into account the flavor, ingredients, fat content, and sugar content.
Liquid creamer should be stored in the fridge in its original packaging. It will keep for a month or longer unopened and up to two weeks after opening. Powdered cream should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Unopened, it will last for up to two years. An opened container of powdered creamer will last six months. Freezing is not recommended for liquid or powdered creamer.
A non-dairy creamer, commonly also called tea whitener or coffee whitener or else just creamer, is a liquid or granular product intended to substitute for milk or cream as an additive to coffee, tea, hot chocolate or other beverages. They do not contain lactose and therefore are commonly described as being non-dairy products, although many contain casein, a milk-derived protein.
Dry granular products do not need to be refrigerated and can be used and stored in locations which do not have a refrigerator. Liquid non-dairy creamers should be tightly capped and refrigerated after opening.[1] Some non-dairy creamers contain sweeteners and flavors, such as vanilla, hazelnut or Irish cream. As with other processed food products, low calorie and low fat versions are available for non-dairy creamers.
Holton "Rex" Diamond, an employee of Rich Products,[2] performed experiments from 1943 to 1945 with using a "[g]elationous form of soybean protein" to make a "soy cream" that would not form curds when mixed with coffee.[3] Diamond's experiments are the first English-language reference to a non-dairy creamer for coffee.[3] Frank S. Mitchell, another Rich Products Corp. employee, and Diamond developed a non-dairy whipped topping for their employer in 1946. Mitchell also developed a non-dairy coffee creamer, Perx, which was successful in the market.[4]
In 1950, Melvin Morse and Dick Borne of Presto Foods developed "Mocha Mix Coffee Creamer", which was the first commercial non-dairy creamer and the first product with the term “coffee creamer” in the name.[5] Another early commercial powdered creamer was "Pream", first marketed in 1952 and made from dehydrated cream and sugar. It did not dissolve easily because of the protein in the milk.[6]
Six years later, in 1958, the Carnation Company developed a product that easily dissolved in hot liquid because it replaced most of the milk fat with vegetable oil, and reduced the milk protein. The new product was marketed under the Carnation label with the brand name Coffee-Mate[6] and released in 1961,[7] shortly after the commercial introduction of Rich Products' CoffeeRich.[8] Borden followed suit by launching Cremora non-dairy creamer in 1963.[9]
To replicate the mouthfeel of milk fats, nondairy creamers often contain hydrogenated vegetable oils, although nonfat nondairy creamers/whiteners also exist. Other common ingredients include solidified corn syrup and other sweeteners or flavorings (such as French vanilla, hazelnut and Irish cream); as well as sodium caseinate, a milk protein derivative (from casein) that does not contain lactose.
The use of a milk derivative prompts some individuals and organizations – such as vegans and Jewish dietary law authorities – to classify the product as "dairy" rather than nondairy. Those who rely on this classification will either not consume the product (e.g., vegans) or will not use or consume it in conjunction with any meat products (e.g., observant Jews).[10] As with other processed food products, low calorie and low fat versions are available for non-dairy creamers. People with milk allergy need to be aware that non-dairy creamer may contain sodium caseinate, a milk protein. It will be in the ingredient list.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that products with sodium caseinate may contain low levels of lactose.[11] For a normal serving, the amounts are too small to trigger lactose intolerance.
As with many other powders, large amounts of powdered non-dairy creamer powder are susceptible to dust explosion when suspended in air. Amateur filmmakers and pyrotechnicians[12] have taken advantage of this property to produce several types of fireball effects.[13] Individuals using powdered non-dairy creamer in the ordinary amounts used in a cup of coffee do not face a risk of dust explosion.[1]
