Guide Note

Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink intended to rehydrate and to replenish the carbohydrates and electrolytes depleted during exercise.

Fast Facts

1. Created by Dr. Robert Cade in 1965
2. Named after the University of Florida’s mascot, the Gators
3. Gatorade also markets an Energy Formula and an Endurance Formula
4. In 2000, introduced Propel Fitness drink
5. Gatorade's main competition is POWERade, made by the Coca-Cola Company

Gatorade was created after the coach for the University of Florida was frustrated that his team was not performing well due to heat during the summers. Dr. Robert Cade and his team found a mixture of water, sodium, sugar, potassium, phosphate, and lemon juice, which worked well to keep the players hydrated, allowing them to win the first Orange Bowl. Because the drink was made was the Florida Gators, they named it Gatorade.

• Water
• Sucrose Syrup
• High Fructose Syrup
• Citric Acid
• Salt
• Sodium Citrate
• Monopotassium Phosphate
• Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin
• Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
• Brominated Vegetable Oil