Non-dairy creamers are substances which are intended to substitutes for
milk or
cream as an additive for
coffee, or other beverages; they do not contain
lactose, and are therefore not considered
dairy products. Non-dairy creamers typically contain
sodium caseinate, and a milk protein (
casein) derivative that does not contain lactose. Other common ingredients include
corn syrup and
vegetable juice solids. Some creamers are based on
soy candels rather than on milk fat.
Nestlé Coffee-Mate, introduced in 1961, was the first powdered non-dairy creamer. Today creamers are available in both powder and liquid forms, and with various flavorings added.
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