Nondairy Creamer Producers Key Terms

Learn nondairy creamer producers' key terms for an industry view of creamers

How do you take your coffee? The question is common to coffee drinkers. The intoxicating aroma and pleasurable taste of the coffee are the foundation of personal coffee preference. And consumers can enjoy the fast transition to smooth, flavored coffee provided with just a spoonful of nondairy creamer.

Nondairy creamer producers know the depths of the creamer. Past the french vanilla, hazelnut and caramel, producers expertly navigate the production of nondairy creamer to give the consumer the ultimate cup of coffee with every warm up. Learn a few nondairy creamer key terms so you understand what's in every steaming cup.

 

Agglomeration

Agglomeration is achieved by wetting and then drying powder products to improve their performance.
Try: Visit Foodprocessing-technology.com to learn about agglomeration of foods. See Teagasc for information on agglomeration specific to the nondairy creamer industry.

Casein, caseinates

Casein is one of the proteins in milk that is used to make some nondairy creamers. Casein aids in creating a stable powder form.
Try: Learn about casein at Answer Fitness. Explore how caseinates apply to the nondairy creamer industry at Food Product Design.

Coffee whitener

Coffee whitener is another name for nondairy creamer.
Try: Visit GEA Niro for further definition and detailed information on coffee whitener.

Kosher dairy, KD

The packaging of many nondairy creamers will display the kosher dairy or KD symbol. This lets consumers know that the product contains dairy and was produced using strict equipment and ingredient standards according to kosher food guidelines.
Try: To learn the details behind the KD symbol, check out WhiteWave Foods.

Multi-stage dryer, MSD

The multi-stage dryer, or MSD, is one kind of machine used for the agglomeration process of making nondairy creamer. Its design allows a single process to complete the step.
Try: Scroll half-way down the page at GEA Process Engineering for information on the multi-stage dryer. Information on other dryers is also found on this page.

Organic, non-organic

Ingredients vary widely in the making of organic and non-organic nondairy creamers. Organic nondairy creamers are soy based. Non-organic nondairy creamers use oils to enhance creaminess and a form of starch as a sweetening agent.
Try: See an example of an organic nondairy creamer at Nature's Flavors.com. Go to Vegetarians in Paradise for more information on these nondairy creamers.

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