IntroductionGatorade is a sport’s drink that was originally created for athletes, though it is now drank by many non-athletes. It was created by Dr. Robert Cade and Dr. Dana Shires at the University of Florida. Its purpose is to not only rehydrate, but to replace the carbohydrates, salts, vitamins, and minerals lost in perspiration. I chose Gatorade because it is one of my favorite drinks. Being in Conditioning, having a lot of caffeinated drinks is bad for me. Therefore, I prefer Gatorade.
Composition of ...
Filtered Water
Brominated Vegetable Oil
Sucralose
Citric Acid
Natural Flavors
Salt
Sodium Citrate
Mono-potassium Phosphate
Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin
Artificial Colors
Sucrose-Dextrose Blend
Main Chemicals, Compounds, Components
Sucralose
Citric Acid
Background Research
Gatorade is made primarily for athletes, and functions as an electrolyte replacement beverage. It was created by Dr. Robert Cade and Dr. Dana Shires at the University of Florida. Its purpose is to not only rehydrate, but to replace the carbohydrates, salts, vitamins, and minerals lost in perspiration. It is a mixture of carbohydrates, electrolytes, and water. It contains 6 mL of carbohydrates per 100 mL of solution, making it a 6% carbohydrate beverage. This concentration is found to taste best and moves through the stomach the easiest. It is the most efficient. Gatorade is currently produced by Pepsi-Co Inc.
Resources
http://www.chemistrydaily.com/chemistry/Gatorade
History and Purpose of Gatorade
http://www.livestrong.com/article/43161-list-ingredients-gatorade/
Composition of Gatorade and purpose of ingredients
http://www.gatorade.com/frequently_asked_questions/default.aspx
Information about Sucrose-Dextrose blend vs. High-Fructose Corn Syrup
http://www.livestrong.com/article/27298-gatorade-made/
Background of Gatorade
http://www.livestrong.com/article/297815-define-sucralose/
Sucrose information
http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/549sucralose.html
Sucrose information
http://www.chemistrydaily.com/chemistry/Citric_aci
Citric Acid information
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RJ Hallsted is a senior at Billings Senior High. He plans to intern at his church next year and is excited for summer.