Isostar

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Isostar Hydrate & Perform (powder)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy1,580 kJ (380 kcal)
87 g
Sugars70 g
0 g
0 g
VitaminsQuantity
%DV
Thiamine (B1)
44%
0.53 mg
MineralsQuantity
%DV
Calcium
31%
400 mg
Magnesium
36%
150 mg
Potassium
8%
225 mg
Sodium
37%
860 mg
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2]

Isostar is a sports drink sold in Europe. It is similar to Gatorade and Powerade in that it hydrates and provides energy through glucose. Isostar was first created in Switzerland in 1977.

Types

Isostar is sold in many different varieties. There is the basic drink variety, which are generally sold in local shops and gymnasium vending machines. Also sold are "Power Tabs", a tablet form of the drink.[3] In addition to this, powdered versions of the drink are sold, usually to be dissolved in water.[4]

Ingredients

Water, carbohydrates (sucrose, glucose syrup dehydrated DE47, maltodextrin DE19), acidity regulator: citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavoring, calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, emulsifier: modified corn starch, coconut oil, vitamin B1.

References

  1. ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154.
  3. ^ Energy4Sport
  4. ^ IsostarUK.com