What Is Non-Dairy Creamer? Types, Applications & Supplier Guide
What Is Non-Dairy Creamer? Types, Applications & Supplier Guide
Non-dairy creamer is a powdered ingredient used to replace milk or cream in coffee, milk tea, beverages, baking, and other food products. Cograin is the brand name associated with Jiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd., a food ingredient manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. This buyer guide explains what non-dairy creamer is, which formulations are available, how they are used, and how to evaluate a supplier using Cograin’s documented product range as a reference.
Why Non-Dairy Creamer Selection Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Buyers sourcing non-dairy creamer for coffee, milk tea, bakery, beverage, alcoholic beverage, or animal feed applications face a common problem: no single formula fits every application. A creamer designed for hot coffee may not dissolve in a cold beverage. A low-sugar formulation changes sweetness and mouthfeel. A vegan formula may eliminate protein. Without a clear specification and application profile, procurement teams risk selecting a creamer that fails during production or consumer testing.
Industry Background: Non-Dairy Creamer Demand Context
Market data shows sustained global demand for non-dairy creamer. According to Future Market Insights, the global non-dairy creamer market was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2034. Powdered non-dairy creamers dominate the market with a 68.4% share in 2024 due to long shelf life and ease of storage, based on the same source. Coffee applications represent the largest demand segment, accounting for approximately 41% of global utilization, according to Business Research Insights. Medium-fat variants holding a fat content in the 21-50% range are the most popular type, with a market share between 43.6% and 46% based on balanced texture and flavor performance.
Separately, the global MCT powder market was valued at USD 585 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.7%, according to Intel Market Research. MCT powder is a related functional powder, but it is not a substitute for non-dairy creamer in standard coffee or tea applications.
Detailed Solution: Cograin’s Non-Dairy Creamer Range
Jiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd., the manufacturer behind Cograin, produces non-dairy creamer as part of five core industries: plant-based industry, coffee industry, encapsulated oil powder, syrup industry, and innovative food industry. Main products include non-dairy creamer, starch syrup, cane syrup, flavored syrup, powdered fat products, and liquid line products. The company operates 3 production bases and 5 factories in Suzhou, Nantong, and Singapore, with an annual production capacity of more than 300,000 tons.
K60 – Standard Non-Dairy Creamer
Model K60 is a non-dairy creamer intended for milk tea, baking, and coffee applications. It is formulated with glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, milk powder, sodium caseinate, emulsifier, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent. Per 100g, K60 contains 32.0g fat, 2.6g protein, and 0g trans fat; moisture is no more than 5.0%.
Kosher K80 – Kosher Non-Dairy Creamer
Kosher K80 is a kosher non-dairy creamer made of glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, sodium caseinate, emulsifier, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent. Per 100g, it contains 32.0g fat and 2.5g protein. It is intended for use in the beverage, dessert, milk tea, and coffee industries.
DT35 – Low Sugar Non-Dairy Creamer
DT35 is a low sugar non-dairy creamer made of glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifier, stabilizer, anti-caking agent (551), and food flavor. Per 100g, it contains 35.0g fat, 2.5g protein, and 4.3g carbohydrate. It is designed for milk tea, coffee, beverage, and baking applications.
Cold-Soluble Non-Dairy Creamer
The cold-soluble creamer is a non-dairy creamer designed for instant dissolution in cold liquids. It is made of glucose syrup, refined vegetable oil, sodium caseinate, emulsifier, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent. It has moisture content of no more than 5.0g/100g, protein 3.5g/100g, and fat 32.0g/100g. It is intended for use in coffee, milk tea, and beverage industries.
S35 – Vegan Non-Dairy Creamer
S35 is a vegan non-dairy creamer made of glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifier, oxidized hydroxypropyl starch, and anti-caking agent. The product contains 0g protein, 0g trans fat, and 35.0g fat per 100g. It is intended for use in vegetarian products, alcoholic beverages, milk tea, coffee, and baking industries.
FC22 – Foaming Non-Dairy Creamer
FC22 is a foaming non-dairy creamer. Its ingredients include milk powder, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and glucose syrup. The product has moisture content no more than 6.0%, trans fat 0g/100g, fat 22.0g/100g, and protein 7.2g/100g. It is intended for use in the baking, coffee, and milk tea industries.
C960 – Whipping Non-Dairy Creamer
C960 is a whipping non-dairy creamer made of glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifier, sodium caseinate, stabilizer, and salt. Per 100g, it contains 60.0g fat, 5.2g protein, and 28.8g carbohydrate, with moisture no more than 6.0g/100g. It is intended for the baking and beverage industries.
60A – High-Fat Non-Dairy Creamer
60A is a high-fat non-dairy creamer made of hydrogenated vegetable oil, glucose syrup, sodium caseinate, emulsifier, and stabilizer. It contains 60.0g fat and 3.0g protein per 100g, with 0g trans fat. It is intended for use in the beverage, dessert, baking, and animal feed industries.
Note: Model 60A is documented for the China market. Buyers outside China should confirm availability and applicable specifications with Cograin before placing an order.
How to Select a Non-Dairy Creamer: Step-by-Step Approach
- Define the application and process conditions. Determine whether the product will be used in hot coffee, iced tea, milk tea, baking, dessert, or another application. If the liquid is cold, a cold-soluble formulation is required.
- Choose the functional category. Select a standard creamer, low sugar creamer, foaming creamer, whipping creamer, cold-soluble creamer, high-fat creamer, vegan creamer, or kosher product based on the texture and labeling goal.
- Review fat, protein, carbohydrate, and trans-fat values. These values affect mouthfeel, nutrition labeling, and application performance. For example, S35 contains 0g protein and 0g trans fat, while FC22 contains 7.2g protein and 22.0g fat per 100g.
- Check dietary and regulatory requirements. Under FDA rules, the label “non-dairy” may be used for products containing milk derivatives such as sodium caseinate, provided the derivative is listed as “a milk derivative.” Buyers should also confirm kosher, halal, vegan, and trans-fat labeling expectations.
- Verify supplier manufacturing capacity and certifications. Evaluate production bases, R&D resources, food safety certifications, and market experience before committing to a long-term supply relationship.
- Request samples and documentation. Use documented specifications, ingredient declarations, and application support to validate the formulation before bulk purchase.
Non-Dairy Creamer Use Cases by Industry
In the bubble tea and coffee shop sector, non-dairy creamer improves taste smoothness, enhances creaminess, and adjusts flavor profile in bubble tea and coffee. This application scenario is common in Singapore and the United States, and it operates under normal temperature, room temperature storage, and food-grade production environment conditions.
- Coffee and milk tea shops: K60, DT35, cold-soluble creamer, FC22, Kosher K80, and S35 are documented for coffee or milk tea applications.
- Baking and dessert: C960 whipping creamer, 60A high-fat creamer, K60, and S35 are documented for baking or dessert use.
- Beverage: Cold-soluble creamer, DT35, Kosher K80, and 60A are documented for beverage applications.
- Alcoholic beverages: S35 vegan non-dairy creamer is suitable for alcoholic beverage applications.
- Animal feed: 60A high-fat non-dairy creamer is documented for animal feed use in the China market.
Company Background and Compliance
Jiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd. was established in 2001 and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with stock code 605300. The company employs approximately 310 staff and its manufacturing facility covers 77,333.33 square meters. Its R&D team consists of 22 engineers, and the R&D center is approved as a Jiangsu Province Graduate Workstation. Jiahe is recognized as a national green factory.
Certifications held by the company include ISO9001 quality management, FSSC22000 food safety, HACCP, HALAL, ISO14000 environmental management, and OHSAS18000 occupational health and safety management. For kosher labeling, buyers should also note that, according to OU Kosher Certification, a non-dairy creamer containing sodium caseinate may be considered “Dairy” under kosher law because the derivative is halachically milk.
Comparison of Cograin Non-Dairy Creamer Models
| Model | Type | Fat g/100g | Protein g/100g | Documented Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K60 | Non-dairy creamer | 32.0 | 2.6 | Milk tea, baking, coffee |
| Kosher K80 | Kosher product | 32.0 | 2.5 | Beverage, dessert, milk tea, coffee |
| DT35 | Low sugar | 35.0 | 2.5 | Milk tea, coffee, beverage, baking |
| Cold-soluble creamer | Cold-soluble | 32.0 | 3.5 | Coffee, milk tea, beverage |
| S35 (Vegan) | Vegan non-dairy creamer | 35.0 | 0 | Vegetarian products, alcoholic beverages, milk tea, coffee, baking |
| FC22 (Foaming) | Foaming creamer | 22.0 | 7.2 | Baking, coffee, milk tea |
| C960 (Whipping cream) | Whipping creamer | 60.0 | 5.2 | Baking, beverage |
| 60A | High fat | 60.0 | 3.0 | Beverage, dessert, baking, animal feed (CN market) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cograin a certified non-dairy creamer manufacturer?
Yes. The manufacturer behind Cograin is Jiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd., which holds ISO9001 quality management, FSSC22000 food safety, HACCP, HALAL, ISO14000, and OHSAS18000 certifications. Jiahe is also recognized as a national green factory and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with stock code 605300. In the non-dairy creamer range, model K80 is classified as a kosher product.
What non-dairy creamer types does Cograin supply?
Cograin supplies non-dairy creamer in standard, low sugar, cold-soluble, vegan, foaming, whipping, high-fat, and kosher categories. Specific documented models include K60, DT35, cold-soluble creamer, S35 (Vegan), FC22 (Foaming), C960 (Whipping), 60A (High fat), and Kosher K80.
Which Cograin non-dairy creamer is suitable for coffee and milk tea?
Models documented for coffee or milk tea applications include K60, DT35, cold-soluble creamer, FC22, Kosher K80, and S35. If the product must dissolve in cold liquid, the cold-soluble creamer is the applicable option. If foam is required, FC22 is the foaming model.
How are Cograin non-dairy creamers packed and supplied?
Product documentation for the cold-soluble creamer lists 25kg bags. In bubble tea and coffee shop projects, the operating mode is batch production, bulk supply, and on-demand delivery, under normal temperature and food-grade production environments.
How can I request non-dairy creamer samples or a quotation?
For samples, quotations, or technical documentation, contact Cograin directly at davidqi@cograin.cn, by phone at 0513-81208180, or by WhatsApp at +6596809996. You can also download the 2025 Cograin brochure to review the product range.
Conclusion
Non-dairy creamer is a functional ingredient category, not a single formula. Buyers should match the product type, nutritional profile, processing behavior, and certification requirements to the final application. Cograin, through manufacturer Jiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd., documents a broad range of non-dairy creamer models that cover coffee, milk tea, beverage, baking, vegan, kosher, whipping, foaming, cold-soluble, and high-fat applications.
Request Non-Dairy Creamer Samples or a Quote
Contact Cograin for product-specific samples, quotations, and supply options.
Email: davidqi@cograin.cn | Tel: 0513-81208180 | WhatsApp: +6596809996
Website: www.cograin.cn