Frequently Asked Questions

Ingredients & Nutrition

What is the brand’s commitment to “simple, high-quality ingredients”?

We believe food made honestly can make a difference and we are just getting started! Honest To Goodness is a line of globally inspired indulgent plant-based and dairy coffee creamers made with simple, high-quality ingredients from around the world.

    For example:
  1. Our organic pure cane sugar is from Brazil, where we support reforestation efforts through a partnership with EARTHDAY.ORG.
  2. We source vanilla extract from Madagascar, where EARTHDAY.ORG supports reforestation programs. We also work with the Livelihoods - Vanilla project in Madagascar to buy all our vanilla.

Where are your almonds grown?

Our almonds are grown in California.

What type of sugar is used in Honest To Goodness? How much sugar is in Honest To Goodness?

We use thoughtfully sourced organic cane sugar from Brazil.

Plant-based:
Only 3g of added sugar per serving (15ml).

Dairy:
Only 5g of added sugar per serving.

Where is your vanilla sourced? Do you use whole beans or an extract?

We only buy our vanilla flavoring from the Livelihoods Funds, a large-scale vanilla project with an innovative model where farmers and industry players share both benefits and risks. This project, with 3,000 family farms, aims to tackle not only quality and traceable vanilla production but also food security for farmers and biodiversity conservation. For more info: https://livelihoods.eu/portfolio/madagascar-a-resilient-vanilla-supply-chain-with-farmers/

Where is your dairy from?

Our non-GMO dairy comes from Cayuga Farm in Buffalo, New York.

Where are your coconuts grown?

We thoughtfully source organic coconuts from the Philippines.

Where is your Fava Bean protein sourced?

  1. Sourcing:
    Sourced from the USA and Canada

What is Fava Bean protein?

Fava Beans (also referred to as faba or broad beans), are a source of plant-based protein, and help create the creamy smooth texture of Honest To Goodness plant-based creamer. We recommend anyone with G6PD or Favism do not consume Honest To Goodness plant-based creamer. Please consult with your medical practitioner on any allergen questions.

  1. I’m allergic to legumes: can I consume Fava Bean protein?
    No. We recommend anyone with G6PD or Favism do not consume Honest To Goodness plant-based creamer. Please consult with your medical practitioner on any allergen questions.

What are natural flavors?

Natural flavors are derived from both the named sources and other natural sources in accordance with FDA regulations and definitions -- Our natural flavors are developed specifically for each product. We cannot provide specific information on the flavors because this information is proprietary to our suppliers.

Do Honest To Goodness creamers contain caffeine?

No.

What is the fat content of Honest To Goodness?

Plant-based & Dairy: 1.5 grams per serving.

Do Honest To Goodness products contain allergens?

Plant-based:
Yes, our plant-based creamers contain almond, coconut and fava beans. If you are allergic to nuts or legumes, do NOT consume Honest to Goodness plant-based creamers.

Dairy:
Yes, Honest To Goodness dairy creamers do contain milk and cream.

Do Honest To Goodness products contain soy?

Plant-based & Dairy :
No, Honest To Goodness products do not contain soy.

Do Honest To Goodness products contain high fructose corn syrup?

Plant-based & Dairy:
No, Honest To Goodness products do not contain high fructose corn syrup. We sweeten all of our products with organic cane sugar from Brazil.

Does Honest To Goodness contain carrageenan?

Plant-based & Dairy:
No, Honest To Goodness products do not contain carrageenan.

Does Honest To Goodness contain tree nuts or peanuts?

Plant-based:
Honest To Goodness plant-based products contain almonds and coconut oil. Honest To Goodness plant-based products do not contain peanuts.

Dairy:
Honest To Goodness dairy products do not contain tree nuts or peanuts.

Why does plant-based Honest To Goodness contain baking soda?

Plant-based:
Coffee ranges in temperature and acidity. At certain levels, these factors can make our plant-based proteins appear to separate. Baking soda helps protect and bind these proteins together to keep your coffee creamy.

Dairy:
Our dairy Honest To Goodness products do not contain baking soda.

Are Honest To Goodness products gluten free?

Plant-based & Dairy:
Yes, Honest To Goodness products are certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO).

Are Honest To Goodness products lactose-/dairy-free?

Plant-based:
Yes

Dairy:
No

Are Honest To Goodness products Certified Vegan?

Plant-based:
Yes

Dairy:
No

Are Honest To Goodness products Non-GMO Project Verified?

Plant-based & Dairy:
Yes

Are Honest To Goodness products Certified Kosher?

Plant-based & Dairy:
Yes, certified kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU(D)).

Storage, Usage & Freshness

How should I store Honest To Goodness?

Honest To Goodness plant-based and dairy creamers can be stored at room temperature until opened. Once opened, creamer should remain refrigerated and be used within 14 days.

What is the shelf life of Honest To Goodness?

We recommend referring to the Best By date coded on the package, which reflects the month and the day by which the creamer should be consumed to ensure optimal flavor, freshness, and quality.

How long past the best by date can I consume Honest To Goodness?

For the best taste and experience, we do not recommend using past the best by date. Once opened, creamer should remain refrigerated and be used within 14 days.

What happens if I don’t refrigerate it?

Honest To Goodness plant-based and dairy creamers can be stored at room temperature until opened. Once opened, creamer should remain refrigerated and be used within 14 days.

Our products are perishable food items and spoilage may occur if the products are not maintained at the proper temperature. Most refrigerated items need to be stored in the refrigerator at temperatures ranging from 33-40F. We can't guarantee or recommend you consume the products if they have not been properly refrigerated. Without proper refrigeration, spoilage can set in.

Can I freeze it?

We do not recommend freezing our products. Although freezing does not affect the safety or nutritional value of the product, frozen-then-thawed product may have a dramatically inferior texture and taste consistency. We do not guarantee the quality of our products if frozen.

How long after I open it is it safe to consume?

Honest To Goodness plant-based and dairy creamers can be stored at room temperature until opened. Once opened, creamer should remain refrigerated and be used within 14 days.

Does Honest To Goodness work in tea?

Yes, Honest To Goodness is wonderfully good in your tea.

Is the Honest To Goodness packaging recyclable?

Our cartons use FSC Certified paperboard and are considered Widely Recyclable by How2Recycle, meaning at least 60% of Americans can recycle this package at curbside or drop-off recycling. Before recycling, just ensure the carton is emptied and replace the cap before recycling. Visit the How2Recycle website to learn more.

About Honest To Goodness

What is the story behind Honest To Goodness?

Honest To Goodness is a line of globally inspired indulgent plant-based and dairy coffee creamers made with simple, high-quality ingredients from around the world. More than a great cup of coffee, we believe good sparks good and that’s why we are on a journey to support reforestation efforts and uplift communities. Honest to Goodness is a flavor experience you can feel good about.

B-Corp, Recycling, Sustainability

What does it mean to be a Certified B Corporation?

Honest To Goodness is part of the Danone North America family, a Certified B Corporation®. We’re proud to join a like-minded community of companies working together to strengthen the role of business in driving social and economic good for all. We meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. And we’re just getting started.

Why do you partner with/What impact is Honest To Goodness making with EARTHDAY.ORG?

Honest To Goodness works with EARTHDAY.ORG and their signature tree-planting program, The Canopy Project™, to support reforestation efforts in Madagascar and Brazil, the countries where our vanilla and sugar are sourced. In Madagascar, where we source our vanilla, our investment contributes to tree planting that rehabilitates degraded forest ecosystems and uplifts the local community. In Brazil, where we source our organic sugar, our partnership supports a reforestation and habitat restoration project in the region the endangered Golden Tamarind Monkeys call home. Our partnership will help reforest a keystone area in one of the most threatened biomes in the world.

Why do you partner with/What impact is Honest To Goodness making with the Livelihoods Funds?

  • Through participation in the export cooperative and the other programs, farmers and their families secure more control over the initial stages of vanilla bean processing, gain transparency into vanilla bean pricing and access to long-term vanilla bean buyers, improve yields and diversify crops through deployment of agroforestry and other sustainable agriculture practices, and engage in conservation of natural ecosystems located near their farms.
  • This leads to high quality vanilla products, more resilient communities, and a healthier environment. Learn more about Livelihoods Funds at https://livelihoods.eu/

Where to Buy

Where can I find Honest to Goodness products?

Plant-based 16 oz:
Great question! Our plant-based 16 oz creamers can be found at select Walmart and Hannaford stores (usually in the coffee and tea aisle), or you can shop for them online at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Vitacost.

Plant-based & dairy 25.4 oz:
Great question! Honest To Goodness plant-based and dairy 25.4 oz coffee creamers can be found exclusively in the refrigerated section of natural retail stores such as Whole Foods and Sprouts through 2022! You can search for it near you using our website’s store locator.

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