Isostar

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.

Isostar

Type	Nutrient Enhanced Sports Drink Beverage
Manufacturer	Wander – Isostar
Country of origin	Switzerland
Introduced	1977
Website	isostar.com

Isostar Hydrate & Perform (powder)

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	1,573 kJ (376 kcal)
Carbohydrates	87 g
Sugars	70 g
Fat	0 g
Protein	0 g
Vitamins	Quantity %DV^†
Thiamine (B1)	46% 0.53 mg
Minerals	Quantity %DV^†
Calcium	40% 400 mg
Magnesium	42% 150 mg
Phosphorus	29% 206 mg
Potassium	5% 225 mg
Sodium	57% 860 mg
Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
^†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: http://www.isostar.uk.com/5-23265-Fiche-produit.php?id=18

Products

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.[1] In addition to this, powdered versions of the drink are sold, usually to be dissolved in water.[2]

Ingredients

Water, carbohydrates (sucrose, glucose syrup dehydrated DE47,[3] 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.[4]

References

1. "Isostar".
2. "IsostarUK.com". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
3. "Hydration Drink".
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-09-29. Retrieved 2010-02-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

• Isostar.com