We believe Trader Joe’s was sourcing their creamer from Wildwood. Unfortunately, Wildwood stopped producing creamers and milks altogether (now they only make tofu and mayo products). And it looks like they’ve yet to find another manufacturer for Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer.
Silk Soy Creamer is similar (and still available). But Silk doesn’t use contain the controversial ingredient carrageenan, which tends to work well in creamers like TJ’s. Sunrich Barista Soymilk is another option. It is a commercial product, so it isn’t sold in stores, but can be bought in bulk online.
This product has come and gone over the years, but 2020 might have been it’s demise. We’re I know many people are hoping for a return, but production issues might have put an end to this beloved product. We’ll update if it returns!
Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer Stays the Dairy-Free Course
This review of Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer was shared with us by Alicia de los Reyes during her writing days with A Nice Cuppa.
While visiting some friends and drinking their coffee I discovered a lovely coffee mix-in: Trader Joe’s Soy Milk Creamer. Usually I stay away from soy in my coffee, but I decided to try it. Guess what? Deliciousness. Not soy-like at all.
It was quite sweet, though, and that’s what inspired me to try it in my other favorite morning beverage, English Breakfast tea. Shazam! I was a convert. It reminded me of the kind of tea made with boiling leaves and milk and water in a big pot with about sixteen cups of sugar. The tea was strong enough to hold up to the sweetness; herbal and more delicate black teas would taste like flavored milk with this stuff stirred in. Chai would be excellent.
Original (Only One Flavor Available)
Ingredients: organic soy milk, expeller presser organic canola oil, organic cane juice, natural milled sugar, maltodextrin (corn), soy lecithin, potassium phosphate, sodium citrate, carrageanan, tapioca starch. Made on shared equipment with milk.*
Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon): 15 calories, 1.5g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 0g protein.*
More Allergen Notes
Trader Joe’s Customer Service sent us this message:
Thank you for contacting us with your inquiry. The soy creamer ingredients are listed below. Although the product does not contain any milk it is made on shared equipment with milk. All of our suppliers clean the lines in between products runs.*
More Facts on Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer
Price: $1.49 per pint
Availability: Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer is sold at most Trader Joe’s stores throughout the U.S.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Trader Joe’s Soy Creamer is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Trader Joe’s website at www.traderjoes.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
TJ Soy creamer did change packaging in 2019 and I also noticed a slightly less nutty flavor
TJ Soy creamer did change packaging in 2019 and I also noticed a slightly less nutty flavor I had come to love!
In 2020 it has since been out of stock a lot and now won’t be available until Jan 2021!
I’ve tried every other brand and creamer with out success, because, they are too sweet or heavy in other flavor like vanilla.
Are there any good alternates?
Response from Go Dairy Free
There are a lot of creamer options. See our creamer review section for many -> https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/dairy-free-creamer-reviews
Did it change?
Did the Trader Joe’s soy creamer change? It was out/low stock several months to a year ago, and now it’s back. Since it’s been back, I’ve bought 2 and first one was fine but wow, did the 2nd one taste awful (not purchased same time, 2nd one was freshly purchased). I felt like I was drinking clay. It totally flattened my coffee (Philz brew at home). At first, I thought it went bad, but it was newly opened and well within expiration date. Anyone else with similar experience?
Tastes creamy like the real thing
This creamer is really a light creamy texture added to strong coffee. Trader Joe’s soy creamer is not overly sweetened or soy tasting but an enjoyable mellowing agent for the best -tasting cup of coffee. There is a great quality to it…no aftertaste at all!
Made veganism doable for me!
When I went plant-based, it was really rough at first. One of the hardest things was how terrible my strong coffee tasted with the many, many non-dairy creamers I had tried. But that all changed when I finally discovered this product. I was used to ‘heavy cream’ (not just half-and-half) in my coffee because we make it so strong. So it really took a special product to even come close. This was the product that made me love my coffee again!! The only problem is that I think others have now discovered it too and it is almost always out of stock. Especially now, during the COVID 19 pandemic, I’m not sure when I will be able to purchase again. I’m hoping I can find a direct source of delivery.
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Something has changed in the soy milk creamer. It no longer froths in my nespresso frothier and is not quite as sweet as before.
Interesting – on two accounts. The change, and they have it at your Trader Joe’s store now? I was told it was discontinued.
It’s been at my Trader Joe’s now for years. I guess they brought it back? I like it better than any other dairy-free creamer I’ve tried so far.
You are the second person to say that Karen. It still isn’t at my TJ’s, but it sounds like it is at some!
Carrageenan in here too…..uggg