Caf Bustelo Cafe Bustelo 40 Fluid Ounce Vanilla Multi-Serve Ready to Drink Espresso Style Coffee Each

The barcode 0074471198672 corresponds to Café Bustelo "Vanilla Multi-Serve Ready-to-Drink Espresso Style Coffee" (40 fl oz / ~1.17 liters). Here’s a detailed breakdown based on available information:

Product Overview

• Brand: Café Bustelo (a well-known Colombian instant coffee brand, originally known for its ground coffee).
• Product Type: Ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso-style coffee with vanilla flavor.
• Size: 40 fluid ounces (~1.17 liters).
• Serving Style: Multi-serve (pre-packaged for convenience).
• Target Market: Consumers seeking a quick, creamy, and flavored coffee alternative, often marketed as a "coffee drink" rather than traditional brewed coffee.

Key Characteristics

1. Flavor Profile:

   • Vanilla-infused, likely designed to mimic espresso’s richness with a sweet, creamy taste.
   • May contain artificial flavors, sweeteners (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium), or natural vanilla extract.

2. Ingredients (Typical for RTD Coffee):

   • Base: Soluble coffee extract (from roasted coffee beans).
   • Additives: Likely includes:
     • Sweeteners (e.g., sucralose, aspartame, or sugar, depending on variant).
     • Emulsifiers (e.g., carrageenan, lecithin) for creaminess.
     • Acidulants (e.g., citric acid) for tanginess.
     • Preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate).
     • Natural/artificial flavors (vanilla, caramel).
     • Caffeine: Expect a moderate dose (typically 50–100 mg per serving, but check the label for exact amounts).
   • Allergens: Often contains soy lecithin (a common emulsifier) and may be processed in facilities with milk/dairy.