Is Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Blue 1 and Yellow 5 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher?

In label order (largest amount first): GATORADE FROST GLACIER FREEZE - WATER, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, BLUE 1, GATORADE FROST GLACIER CHEERY - WATER, and 21 more.

Does Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding their exact composition. Glycerol Ester of Rosin (worth noting): Permitted as a stabilizer, but excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort. Blue 1 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic color, but some studies suggest potential sensitivity in children. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic color, but linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children.

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Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher

Name: Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher
Brand: Gatorade
SKU: 0052000014693

Gatorade

Listed as: GATORADE FROST THIRST QUENCHER, 12 FL OZ, 18 COUNT, CHERRY

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

Natural FlavorWorth noting
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding their exact composition.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of ingredient disclosure.
Evidence debated
Glycerol Ester of RosinWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a stabilizer, but excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.
Worth knowing: Used to stabilize emulsions in beverages.
Depends on amount

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp
Serving size: 360 ml (1 bottle (360 mL))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1GATORADE FROST GLACIER FREEZE - WATER
2SUGAR
3DEXTROSE
4CITRIC ACID
5SALT
6SODIUM CITRATE
7MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
8MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
9NATURAL FLAVOR
10GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN
11BLUE 1
12GATORADE FROST GLACIER CHEERY - WATER
13SUGAR
14DEXTROSE
15CITRIC ACID
16NATURAL FLAVOR
17SALT
18SODIUM CITRATE
19MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
20MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
21GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN
22GATORADE FROST ARCTIC BLITZ - WATER
23SUGAR
24DEXTROSE
25CITRIC ACID
26NATURAL FLAVOR
27SALT
28SODIUM CITRATE
29MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
30MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
31GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN
32BLUE 1
33YELLOW 5

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 ml	Per serving (360 ml)
Energy	22 kcal	79.2 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	6.1 g	22 g
of which sugars	5.8 g	21 g
of which added sugars	5.8 g	20.9 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	44 mg	158.4 mg

Questions about Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher

Is Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Blue 1 and Yellow 5 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher?: In label order (largest amount first): GATORADE FROST GLACIER FREEZE - WATER, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, BLUE 1, GATORADE FROST GLACIER CHEERY - WATER, and 21 more.
Does Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Thirst Quencher contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding their exact composition. Glycerol Ester of Rosin (worth noting): Permitted as a stabilizer, but excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort. Blue 1 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic color, but some studies suggest potential sensitivity in children. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic color, but linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children.

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