Does Gatorade Thirst Quencher contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains 3 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1.

Is Gatorade Thirst Quencher safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Gatorade Thirst Quencher

Name: Gatorade Thirst Quencher
Brand: Gatorade

by Gatorade

Barcode: 0052000058024

CONTAINS 3 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Red 40Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, sodium citrate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, modified food starch, natural flavor, red 40, glycerol ester of rosin, blue 1, yellow 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gatorade Thirst Quencher contain Red 40?

Yes, Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Gatorade Thirst Quencher contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Gatorade Thirst Quencher contains Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102).

Want to learn more? Read about Red 40 side effects, the FDA food dye ban, or how to read food labels for dyes.

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