Dietary supplements
Transparent Labs Hydrate Electrolyte Formula
320 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 97
Transparent Labs Hydrate Electrolyte Formula scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 1 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
- minus 1 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
- minus 1 points Silicon dioxide: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Hydrate Electrolyte Formula
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1 points
- Silicon dioxide minus 1 points
- Calcium silicate minus 0.5 points
100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 56 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 15.6 g |
Serving: 1 scoop (8 g)
Ingredients
- Taurine
- Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera) (fruit) Powder
- SenActive (Panax notoginseng (root), Rosa roxburghii (fruit)) (not recognized)
- Citric Acid (1,000mg)
- L-Malic Acid (865mg)
- Natural Flavors (325mg)
- Stevia Extract (200mg)
- Silicon Dioxide (125mg)
- Calcium Silicate (125mg)
- Beta Carotene (for color) (100mg)
Label text, as published
Taurine, Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera) (fruit) Powder, SenActive (Panax notoginseng (root), Rosa roxburghii (fruit)), Citric Acid (1,000mg), L-Malic Acid (865mg), Natural Flavors (325mg), Stevia Extract (200mg), Silicon Dioxide (125mg), Calcium Silicate (125mg), Beta Carotene (for color) (100mg)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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