G Zero Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher Powder product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is G Zero Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher Powder Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gatorade

Gatorade's G Zero Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher Powder is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes citric acid and sodium citrate as flavor enhancers, but also contains synthetic sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Citric acid provides tartness and enhances flavor, contributing positively to taste.
  • Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance in the drink.

Concerns

  • Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Red 40 and blue 1 are artificial colorants that indicate a highly processed composition.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3233481

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: citric acid, sodium citrate, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Gatorade — G Zero Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher Powder has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Gatorade products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes citric acid and sodium citrate as flavor enhancers, but also contains synthetic sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Gatorade — G Zero Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher Powder has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.; Red 40 and blue 1 are artificial colorants that indicate a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Citric acid provides tartness and enhances flavor, contributing positively to taste.; Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance in the drink.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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