0.0
Most Processed Coffee Creamer Brands
Most liquid coffee creamers contain no cream at all — they are emulsions of water, sugar, and vegetable oil with sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, and artificial flavors. Powdered creamers are even more processed, using corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils. Real half-and-half (cream + milk) is the simplest option.
Coffee Creamer at a Glance
Total Products
105
in our database
Brands Analyzed
23
unique brands
Avg Processing Score
4.2
Moderate processing
Processing Distribution
Minimal13%
Processed82%
Highly4%
Ultra1%
15 Most Processed Coffee Creamer Brands
Brands ranked by highest average processing score across all their products in this category.
| Rank | Brand | Products | Scores | Ultra | Minimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Califia farms | 3 | 6.0 2.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Reddi wip | 3 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Reddi-wip | 6 | 5.0 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Silk | 4 | 5.0 1.9 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | International delight | 3 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Land lakes | 3 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ahold | 4 | 4.5 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Se grocers | 4 | 4.5 3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Signature select | 6 | 4.5 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Carnation | 9 | 4.5 3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Elmhurst | 4 | 4.5 4.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Great value | 5 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Land o lakes | 5 | 3.9 2.2 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Unknown Brand | 30 | 3.7 2.7 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 | The brooklyn creamery company | 5 | 2.5 2.1 | 0 | 5 |
Closest Look: Top 5 Most Processed
3 coffee creamer products
Ultra-processed: 0 (0%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
6.0
Highly
Processing
2.7
Poor
Nutrition
3 coffee creamer products
Ultra-processed: 0 (0%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
5.0
Processed
Processing
0.0
Unknown
Nutrition
6 coffee creamer products
Ultra-processed: 0 (0%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
5.0
Processed
Processing
0.0
Unknown
Nutrition
5.0
Processed
Processing
1.9
Poor
Nutrition
3 coffee creamer products
Ultra-processed: 0 (0%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
4.5
Processed
Processing
2.0
Poor
Nutrition
Least Processed Coffee Creamer Products
Individual products with the lowest processing scores.
C.F. BURGER CREAMERY, HALF & HALF
Unknown Brand1 ingredient
1.0
4.0
STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY, ORGANIC HALF & HALF
Unknown Brand1 ingredient
1.0
4.0
C.F. BURGER CREAMERY, HALF & HALF
C.f. burger creamery1 ingredient
1.0
4.0
C.F. BURGER CREAMERY, HALF & HALF
C.f. burger creamery1 ingredient
1.0
4.0
STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY, ORGANIC SOUR CREAM
Unknown Brand2 ingredients
2.0
4.0
VERMONT CREAMERY, FRENCH-STYLE CULTURED FRESH CREAM
Unknown Brand2 ingredients
2.0
2.5
RICHLANDS DAIRY AND CREAMERY
Half and half2 ingredients
2.0
4.0
CREAMERY HALF & HALF
Battenkill valley2 ingredients
2.0
4.0
THE BROOKLYN CREAMERY COMPANY, SINGLE CREAM, EXTRA THICK, A THICK AND RICH SPOONABLE CREAM
The brooklyn creamery company3 ingredients
2.5
2.5
THE BROOKLYN CREAMERY COMPANY, EXTRA THICK DOUBLE CREAM
The brooklyn creamery company3 ingredients
2.5
2.0
Most Processed Coffee Creamer Products
Individual products with the highest processing scores.
ORIGINAL NON-DAIRY CREAMER
Richs12 ingredients
11.3
2.0
FRENCH VANILLA ALMONDMILK CREAMER
Califia farms11 ingredients
6.0
2.0
DAIRY FREE PUMPKIN SPICE ALMOND CREAMER
Silk11 ingredients
6.0
2.0
VANILLA FLAVORED OAT CREAMER, VANILLA
Califia farms11 ingredients
6.0
3.0
VANILLA FLAVORED OAT CREAMER
Califia farms11 ingredients
6.0
3.0
NITROGEN-INFUSED COFFEE CREAMER
Reddi-wip6 ingredients
5.0
0.0
NITRO CREAMER NITROGEN-INFUSED COFFEE CREAMER, NITRO CREAMER
Reddi-wip6 ingredients
5.0
0.0
NITROGEN-INFUSED COFFEE CREAMER
Reddi wip6 ingredients
5.0
0.0
NITROGEN-INFUSED COFFEE CREAMER
Reddi-wip6 ingredients
5.0
0.0
NITROGEN-INFUSED COFFEE CREAMER
Reddi-wip6 ingredients
5.0
0.0
What to Look for on the Label
- 1Real cream or half-and-half lists only "cream" or "milk and cream"
- 2"Non-dairy creamer" is typically water, sugar, and vegetable oil with emulsifiers
- 3Sodium caseinate is a milk protein used in "non-dairy" products (misleadingly)
- 4Artificial vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel flavors are industrial extracts
Least Processed Coffee Creamer Brands
For comparison — brands with the lowest average processing scores.
| Rank | Brand | Products | Scores | Ultra | Minimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The brooklyn creamery company | 5 | 2.5 2.1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | Unknown Brand | 30 | 3.7 2.7 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Land o lakes | 5 | 3.9 2.2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Signature select | 6 | 4.5 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | International delight | 3 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Carnation | 9 | 4.5 3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Land lakes | 3 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Ahold | 4 | 4.5 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Great value | 5 | 4.5 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Elmhurst | 4 | 4.5 4.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Se grocers | 4 | 4.5 3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Reddi-wip | 6 | 5.0 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Reddi wip | 3 | 5.0 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Silk | 4 | 5.0 1.9 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Califia farms | 3 | 6.0 2.7 | 0 | 0 |
How We Score Products
Every product is evaluated using two independent scores. The Processing Score (lower is better) measures the degree of industrial processing based on ingredient analysis, including the presence of artificial additives, preservatives, and highly modified ingredients. The Nutrition Score (higher is better) rates overall nutritional quality, rewarding protein and fiber while penalizing excess sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Products are assigned to one of four processing levels: Minimal (score ≤ 2.5), Processed (2.6 – 5.0), Highly Processed (5.1 – 8.0), and Ultra-Processed (above 8.0). Brand averages are calculated across all products in the category to produce the rankings shown here.
Based on analysis of 1.98 million products in the USDA FoodData Central database. For a deeper look at the methodology, see our Processing Score guide and Two-Score System explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do coffee creamers have so many chemicals?
Creating a stable, shelf-stable emulsion that mimics cream requires industrial emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides), stabilizers (carrageenan), buffering agents (dipotassium phosphate), and preservatives.
Is flavored creamer worse than plain?
Yes. Flavored creamers add artificial flavors, additional sweeteners, and coloring agents on top of the already-processed base, increasing ingredient counts from ~8 to 15+.
What is sodium caseinate?
Sodium caseinate is a milk protein extract used to give "non-dairy" creamers a creamy mouthfeel. Despite being milk-derived, it is classified as non-dairy because it is an isolated protein, not whole milk.
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Disclaimer: All tools and data visualizations are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended as health, medical, or dietary advice. Product formulations change frequently — always check the actual label for current ingredients and nutrition facts before making purchasing decisions. Consult healthcare professionals for personalized dietary guidance.