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Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME
GATORADE
Barcode 052000124859
AVOIDIs Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME safe?
Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME by GATORADE is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Yellow 5 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)); Acacia Gum. All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Yellow 5high
Banned or restricted in: EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)
Southampton Six colour (tartrazine, E102): EU-AUTHORISED but foods must carry the label 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'.
Acacia Gumlow
Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
Cleaner swaps for Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Drink Mix 30-pack
LMNT
Zero sugar, no artificial colors. Sodium + potassium + magnesium.
Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime 16-pack
Liquid I.V.
CTT formulation, no artificial colors. Real cane sugar (not HFCS).
BIOLYTE Strawberry Lemon-Lime 12-pack
BIOLYTE
IV-formulated electrolytes, no artificial colors.
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Full ingredient list
Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, glycerol ester of rosin, natural flavor, yellow 5
Common questions
Is Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Yellow 5, Acacia Gum are banned or restricted in other regions: Yellow 5 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)); Acacia Gum.
Which ingredients in Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME are flagged?
Yellow 5: Southampton Six colour (tartrazine, E102): EU-AUTHORISED but foods must carry the label 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Acacia Gum: Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
What does the AVOID rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. AVOID means at least one labeled ingredient is banned or restricted by a major overseas regulator, or is high-severity under our methodology. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Thirst Quencher Lemon LIME?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Drink Mix 30-pack (LMNT), Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime 16-pack (Liquid I.V.), BIOLYTE Strawberry Lemon-Lime 12-pack (BIOLYTE). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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