Half-and-half is typically less processed and lower in fat and sugar than coffee creamer or heavy cream. Additionally, it contains healthier fats than most dairy alternatives and may not include additives like carrageenan that research suggests could contribute to inflammation. Coffee creamer on the other hand often uses dairy substitutes like guar gum or xantham gum as thickeners; sweeteners such as sucralose or acesulfame potassium may be added; typically this form does not utilize milk but rather can include ingredients such as coconut soy or almond.

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