Not a healthy choice
Is Gatorade Thirst Quencher healthy?
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Short answer: not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score C, ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 3 additives rated avoid. It’s a treat, not an everyday food.
The numbers
Nutri-Score is the EU front-of-pack rating (A best, E worst). NOVA rates how processed a food is (1 unprocessed, 4 ultra-processed).
Additives in Gatorade Thirst Quencher
Full ingredient list
Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate. monopotassium phosphate, modified food starch, natural flavor, glycerol ester of rosin, red 40, caramel color.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatorade Thirst Quencher healthy?
Not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score C, ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 3 additives rated avoid. It's a treat, not an everyday food. This is based on its official Nutri-Score, NOVA processing group 4, and its additives rated against EFSA opinions.
What is in Gatorade Thirst Quencher?
Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate. monopotassium phosphate, modified food starch, natural flavor, glycerol ester of rosin, red 40, caramel color.
Does Gatorade Thirst Quencher contain anything worth avoiding?
Yes — it contains Allura red AC (E129), which is rated avoid on our EFSA-based scale, along with 2 other flagged additive(s).
Ingredient, Nutri-Score and processing data from Open Food Facts; additive ratings from EFSA scientific opinions. General information, not medical advice.
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