Course:FNH200/Assignments/2023/Powerade vs Zero Powerade

Briefly introduce your food products (Optional)

Powerade is a sports drink that is created and first released in 1987 by the Coca-Cola company. It is a popular sports drink that offers all the four essential electrolytes in one bottle . Powerade has 3 different drinks (excluding freezer bars), Powerade, Powerade Zero and Powerade Sour. This article will focus mainly on Powerade (mountain berry blast) and Powerade Zero (mixed berry).

Post pictures (Mandatory)

powerade original

powerade zero mixed berry

Ingredient lists (4 points)

1. Type out the lists of ingredients
2. Identify fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used, if there is any
3. Explain the roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used in terms of the functional properties they contribute to the product
4. Compare and contrast the lists of the two products and explain differences

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast	Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar
Water	Water
High fructose corn syrup	Citric Acid
Citric acid	Salt
Salt	Mono-potassium phosphate
Sodium citrate	Magnesium chloride
Magnesium	Calcium chloride
Calcium chlorides	Natural flavours
Mono-potassium phosphate	Sucralose
Vitamins B 12	Acesulfame potassium
Vitamins C	Vitamin B3
Natural flavours	Vitamin B6
Modified food starch	Vitamin B12
Calcium disodium EDTA	Blue1
Medium chain triglycerides	Ascorbic acid
sucrose acetate isobutyrate	Calcium disodium EDTA
Blue1	-

Below are the summary of contents from the ingredient chart:

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast:

• Sugar/ Sugar Substitutes: High fructose corn syrup, Modified food starch, Calcium disodium EDTA, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
• Other Additives: Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Calcium chlorides, Mono-potassium phosphate, Natural flavours, Medium chain triglycerides, Blue 1

Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar:

• Sugar Substitutes: Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium, Calcium disodium EDTA
• Other Additives: Citric acid, Salt, Mono-potassium phosphate, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Natural flavours, Ascorbic acid, Blue 1

Here are the functional qualities of each ingredient found in Powerade Mountain Berry Blast:

• Water: This is the primary component of Powerade and serves as the solvent for all the other ingredients.
• High Fructose Corn Syrup: This is a sweetener that provides carbohydrates for energy and enhances the flavor of the drink.
• Citric Acid: Acts as a flavor enhancer and also helps in preserving the drink.
• Electrolytes (Salt, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium and Calcium Chlorides, Mono-Potassium Phosphate) Helps with hydration among other things.
• Vitamins B12 and C (Cyanocobalamin and Ascorbic Acid):
  • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): Supports energy metabolism and nervous system function.
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function.
• Natural Flavors: Enhances the taste of the drink.
• Modified Food Starch: Acts as a thickening agent to improve mouthfeel and texture.
• Calcium Disodium EDTA A preservative that prevents color changes due to metal ions, maintaining the visual appeal of the drink.
• Medium Chain Triglycerides: Provides a source of energy.
• Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate: Aids in emulsification and improves the stability of the drink.
• Blue 1: A food coloring agent used to give Powerade its characteristic blue color.

Similarly, here are the functional qualities of each ingredient for Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar:

• Water: The base ingredient, serving as the solvent for other components.
• Citric Acid: Functions as a flavor enhancer and also helps in preserving the drink.
• Electrolytes (Salt, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium and Calcium Chlorides, Mono-Potassium Phosphate) Helps with hydration among other things.
• Vitamins B12 and C (Cyanocobalamin and Ascorbic Acid):
  • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): Supports energy metabolism and nervous system function.
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function.
• Natural Flavors: Enhances the taste of the drink.
• Sucralose: A non-nutritive sweetener that provides sweetness without adding calories.
• Acesulfame Potassium: Another non-nutritive sweetener that enhances sweetness without adding calories.
• Calcium Disodium EDTA: A preservative that prevents color changes due to metal ions, maintaining the visual appeal of the drink.
• Blue 1: A food coloring agent used to give Powerade Zero its blue color.

Comparison and Contrast:

• Sweeteners:
  • Powerade Mountain Berry Blast uses high fructose corn syrup as its primary sweetener, providing energy but also adding calories.
  • Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar uses sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both non-nutritive sweeteners, to provide sweetness without calories.
• Electrolytes and Vitamins:
  • Both products contain similar electrolytes (salt, magnesium, calcium, and potassium) and vitamins (B12 and C) to aid hydration and support bodily functions.
• Additives:
  • Both drinks use citric acid, natural flavors, and Blue 1 for flavor enhancement, preservation, and color.
  • Powerade Mountain Berry Blast includes modified food starch and sucrose acetate isobutyrate for texture and stability, while Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar relies on sucralose and acesulfame potassium for sweetness and ascorbic acid for additional vitamin C.
• Calorie Content:
  • The main difference lies in the calorie content due to the type of sweeteners used. Powerade Mountain Berry Blast has more calories due to high fructose corn syrup, whereas Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar has minimal calories owing to the use of non-nutritive sweeteners.

Labels (1 points)

1. Provide detailed description of the information found on the labels
2. Indicate whether the information complies with the regulatory requirements as outlined in Lesson 04.

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast:

The nutrition facts label provides the following information per serving size of 1 bottle:

• Calories (Energy): 140
• Total Fat: 0g (0% DV)
• Sodium: 250mg (11% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 35g (13% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 35g (includes 35g added sugars, 69% DV)
• Protein: 0g
• Potassium: 60mg
• Vitamin B6: 30% DV
• Vitamin B12: 60% DV
• Niacin: 30% DV
• Magnesium: not specified

The label notes that it is not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and iron. It also mentions that it contains less than 2% of the daily value of these nutrients.

Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar:

The nutrition facts label provides the following information per serving size of 1 bottle:

• Calories (Energy): 0
• Total Fat: 0g (0% DV)
• Sodium: 250mg (11% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: less than 1g (0% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 0g (includes 0g added sugars, 0% DV)
• Protein: 0g
• Potassium: 60mg
• Vitamin B6: 30% DV
• Vitamin B12: 60% DV
• Niacin: 30% DV
• Magnesium: not specified

The label notes that it is not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and iron. It also mentions that it contains less than 2% of the daily value of these nutrients.

Core labelling requirement:

• Bilingual labelling: Only in English on both label. French description is missing.
• Common name of the food: Not specified on either label(Sports Drink)
• Country of Origin: Not specified on either label
• Date marking and storage instructions: Not specified on either label
• Identity and Principal Place of Business: Not specified on either label
• Irradiated foods: Not specified on either label
• Legibility and location: Clearly legible and appropriately located.
• List of ingredients: Specified on both label. Refer to Ingredient list above.
• Nutrition Facts table: Present and detailed on both label
• Net quantity of the food: Not specified on either label
• Sweeteners:

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast: Contains added sugars (35g). Compliant as per content but

lacks detailed sweetener information.

Powerade Mixed Berry Zero Sugar: No added sugars or sweeteners mentioned.

• Nutrient content claims and diet-related health claims, if made, must adhere to the stated criteria (see below)

Currently, there are 5 disease reduction claims allowed in Canada:

(1).Disease Risk Reduction Claims with Respect to Sodium and Potassium

(2).Disease Risk Reduction Claims with Respect to Calcium and Vitamin

(3).Disease Risk Reduction Claims with Respect to Saturated and Trans Fat

(4).Disease Risk Reduction Claims with Respect to Cancer Risk Reduction

(5).Disease Risk Reduction Claims with Respect to Dental Caries

: Both labels describe in (2) Calcium and Vitamin D, and (3) Saturated and Trans Fats, but not adhering to

format of 5 disease reduction claims.

Personal Choice (5 points)

This will be submitted on Canvas

References

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