{"id":623,"date":"2023-04-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotlatte.com\/?p=623"},"modified":"2023-04-13T17:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T17:57:57","slug":"how-much-creamer-and-sugar-to-put-in-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dotlatte.com\/how-much-creamer-and-sugar-to-put-in-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Creamer and Sugar To Put In Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people prefer milk or whipped cream when building upon coffee drinks’ richness, texture, and mouthfeel. However, coffee creamer is just as good an alternative, but how much creamer and sugar to put in a cup of coffee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee creamer may contain sweeteners and flavor additives that enrich the taste of coffee. Most are also dairy-free, making it a healthy alternative due to the lower fat content. There\u2019s no clear-cut rule on how much creamer and sugar you should put in coffee. It all depends on the taste you\u2019re going for or your health choices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a creamer in coffee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creamer is a beverage additive often used to sweeten and lighten coffee instead of milk or other dairy-based products. Even though this product is usually sold in the dairy section, most coffee creamer products are dairy-free. Coffee creamer is sold in liquid or powder form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is coffee creamer made of?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most common ingredients used to make coffee creamer are vegetable oil and sugar\/sugar substitutes. However, other brands use corn syrup as a substitute for vegetable oil. Other ingredients may include artificial flavors, thickening agents, and chemical sweeteners. Some brands also make non-fat, low-fat, and low-sugar varieties to satisfy consumer preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Carrageenan and cellulose are common thickeners used in coffee creamer products. These additives make the creamer more viscous, thus adding a creamy texture to coffee drinks. Thickeners are also <\/em><\/strong>a lifesaver for people with trouble swallowing thin liquids<\/em><\/strong><\/a> like coffee.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another ingredient common in coffee creamer products but usually goes unnoticed by consumers is sodium caseinate. This product is usually added to such processed foods as a stabilizer. Sodium caseinate is a milk derivative; therefore, while coffee creamer is usually marketed as a non-dairy product, most aren\u2019t. If you\u2019re vegan, check the ingredient list of coffee creamer brands for this ingredient before making a purchase decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a creamer for coffee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people prefer to choose coffee creamer by flavor preference. This food additive is available in traditional flavors such as Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Caramel Macchiato, and Amaretto. You can also opt for more modern flavor options like Southern Butter Pecan, Peppermint Mocha, and Cinnamon Churro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, if you\u2019re concerned about your health and prefer to keep your sugar intake as low as possible, go for low-sugar coffee creamer options. Some also contain natural sweeteners instead of artificial sweeteners. Popular sugar-free creamer brands include  Mastermind Coffee Focus Creamer, NutPods Hazelnut Dairy-free Creamer, and Califia Farms Better Half Coffee Creamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-fat and non-fat creamers are preferable if you want to watch your fat and calorie intake. Here are a few examples of healthy coffee creamer products with low-fat and low-calorie content levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n