Dehydrated beverages
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 60
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 75.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, bulking agent, flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix
Ingredients
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Silicon dioxide minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 75.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 40.5 = 59.5 → 60
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 154 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 75.4 g |
Serving: 1 stick (13 g)
Ingredients
- ALLULOSE
- L-GLUTAMINE
- L-ALANINE
- CITRIC ACID
- POTASSIUM CITRATE
- SALT
- SODIUM CITRATE
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE A)
- VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
- VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE)
- VITAMIN B5 (CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE)
- VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
- VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)
Label text, as published
ALLULOSE, L-GLUTAMINE, L-ALANINE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SILICON DIOXIDE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE A), VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B5 (CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org