Coffee or Tea Whitener

Coffee or tea whitener, also known as coffee creamer, is a non-dairy additive used to lighten and sweeten hot beverages. It typically comes as a liquid, powder, or concentrated liquid, made from ingredients like vegetable oils (often palm or coconut), corn syrup solids, emulsifiers, and thickeners. While it originated in the United States as a shelf-stable alternative to milk, it is now a global pantry staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This product is generally high in carbohydrates (from added sugars and corn syrup) and fats (from vegetable oils), with very little to no protein. A typical serving provides a quick source of energy, primarily from refined carbs and fats, with minimal essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	35 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	10 mg
Calcium	0 mg
Iron	0 mg
Potassium	5 mg
Vitamin A	0 IU
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin B12	0 mcg

Per 1 tablespoon (15 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, it's interesting because it's designed to mimic the mouthfeel of dairy cream using plant-based fats and stabilizers, often without containing any actual milk. Culturally, its rise reflects a shift towards convenience and shelf stability in modern kitchens, though it's often debated for its highly processed nature compared to traditional milk or cream.