Silk Caramel Almond Creamer
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Silk Caramel Almond Creamer is a sweetened plant-based coffee additive. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is the presence of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a flavored accent for beverages rather than a nutrient-dense addition.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it to add a hint of sweetness to a morning coffee or a warm plant-based latte.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by added sugars, which provide the majority of the calories per serving. Otherwise, the product is low in sodium and contains no saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 4g | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formula is built from almondmilk, cane sugar, and sunflower oil. Industrial gums and natural flavors are added to create the creamy texture and caramel taste, resulting in a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients
Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Potassium Citrate, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum.
