A few weekends ago we needed coffee creamer, so we grabbed our usual brand from the usual spot at our usual store.
That Monday I poured it into my coffee and took a giant glug before I noticed it was separating and curdling. It tasted strange but not off. I thought perhaps there was still soap film on the mug or that the coffee pod I used was too acidic, so I tossed the cup and tried again with the usual coffee. I drank some and then five minutes later it separated again. There was an oily sheen on the very top and the creamer spun below it like a galaxy.
Blah. I felt terrible that night and the next morning I pooped my guts out for two days straight and my stomach gurgled for two more.
What happened? Above, at left, is my usual creamer. At right is a plant based coconut sweet “creme” creamer. That tan bottle is not that tan in real life, and if you only look at the top 1/3 of the bottle, it looks close enough.
This is my second dalliance with a plant based food that ended in stomach distress. I tried a chicken substitute made of pea protein that knocked me out for an evening.
So if you’re a sweet cream lover who wants to keep it that way or you’re a vegan sweet creme lover who wants to keep it that way, pay attention at the store. As handsome Mike Brady would say: Caveat Emptor!
Let the buyer beware!
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