Common questions

Is NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar healthy?

NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of instant coffee and roast and ground coffee, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list.

How processed is NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar?

NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Instant coffee, Roast and ground coffee count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar

Name: NESCAFÉ Gold Medium Roast Instant Coffee 100g Jar
Brand: Nestlé

Nestlé

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Nestlé

Category Coffee

Summary

This product consists solely of instant coffee and roast and ground coffee, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list. As a simple whole food beverage, it lacks any harmful additives or excessive processing, making it a healthy choice for coffee consumers. Despite the brand's controversial reputation, the product itself maintains high quality and purity.

Key ingredients 2

Instant coffee

Good

Instant coffee is minimally processed and retains many antioxidants, making it a convenient and relatively healthy choice for coffee lovers.

Roast and ground coffee

Good

This ingredient is a natural, minimally processed coffee product that provides rich flavor and beneficial compounds without added chemicals.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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