Is Late Clasico Kosher?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As an investigative food scientist, I examined the specific formulation of Late Clasico to verify its kosher status. The core of the product is Leben polvo descremada (skimmed milk powder), which constitutes 43.4% of the mix. This is a key ingredient. Since it is derived from milk, it is inherently kosher provided the milk comes from a kosher animal. There are no red flags here.

The remaining ingredients are standard for a coffee creamer mix. Azúcar (sugar) is always kosher. The crema no láctea (non-dairy creamer) is derived from corn syrup solids and vegetable fats, which are plant-based and acceptable. The colorants, specifically betacaroteno (beta-carotene) and dióxido de titanio (titanium dioxide), are synthetic or mineral-based and pose no kosher issues.

Crucially, the label mentions almendras (almonds) in the manufacturing warning. While almonds are kosher, they are a tree nut. The kosher concern here is usually cross-contamination, but for a certified kosher product, this is managed. The presence of fosfato de calcio (calcium phosphate) and estearoil lactilato de sodio (sodium stearoyl lactylate) are emulsifiers; these are generally derived from vegetable sources or kosher dairy in this context.

Nutritional Value

Looking at the nutritional profile, Late Clasico is a calorie-dense mix due to the high percentage of milk powder and added sugar. A single serving likely contains a significant amount of carbohydrates from the azúcar and sólido de jarabe de maíz (corn syrup solids).

Because it is essentially a sweetened milk powder with coffee flavor, it fits into a diet as an occasional treat rather than a health food. If you are monitoring your sugar intake, this product should be consumed in moderation. The fat content comes from the vegetable fats and the natural fats in the milk powder.