Tag: Glycerol ester of rosin

According to the official Gatorade website and product labels, standard Gatorade Thirst Quencher does contain a form of glycerol, specifically listed as "glycerol ester of rosin". This might come as a surprise to those who think of glycerol only as a hyperhydration supplement for athletes, but its function in Gatorade is completely different.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), some slush drinks contain high levels of glycerol (E422) as a sugar substitute, leading to health advisories for young children. This has raised questions about whether glycerol in McDonald's slushies is a concern for customers of the fast-food chain.