Common questions

Is Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor healthy?

Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This espresso concentrate contains a significant amount of added sugar, which can contribute to metabolic issues and chronic diseases when consumed in excess.

How processed is Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor?

Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Coffee counts in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor

Name: Espresso Concentrate Caramel Flavor
Brand: Nescafé

Nescafé

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 2

Owned by Nestlé

Category Coffee

Summary

This espresso concentrate contains a significant amount of added sugar, which can contribute to metabolic issues and chronic diseases when consumed in excess. The presence of 'natural flavor' indicates a level of processing that lacks transparency, which can be concerning for consumers seeking clean labels. Despite these concerns, the product does include coffee, a beneficial ingredient known for its antioxidant properties.

Key ingredients 5

Coffee

Good

Natural source of beneficial antioxidants and natural caffeine that supports alertness and metabolism.

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Water

Neutral

Essential hydrator and basic solvent used in beverage preparation.

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Baking Soda

Neutral

Used as a pH adjuster and leavening agent to reduce acidity in the coffee concentrate.

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Sugar

Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Natural Flavor

Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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