Propel Water
Type | Zero Calorie Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage |
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Manufacturer | Gatorade |
Country of origin | United States |
Introduced | 2002 |
Website | https://www.propelwater.com |
Propel Wateris an American brand offlavored bottled waterthat is marketed as containingantioxidantsandvitamins.It is a beverage product ofGatoradeand is marketed byPepsiCo.
Ingredients
[edit]The water often contains, along with water, citric acid, sodium hexametaphosphate, natural flavor, potassium sorbate,ascorbic acid(vitamin C),sucralose,sodium citrate, potassium citrate,acesulfame potassium,niacinamide (vitamin B3),Calcium disodium EDTA,vitamin E acetate, calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), andpyridoxine hydrochloride(vitamin B6).[1]
History
[edit]Propel Fitness Water was introduced in 2002 byGatorade.[2]In 2005, Gatorade introduced Propel Calcium.[3][4]In the summer of 2006, Gatorade introduced Propel powder packets: a dry powder mix of Propel, where the contents of a powder packet are added to a 500 ml (16.9 oz) bottle of water. Propel powder with calcium launched in January 2010. In early 2009, Gatorade changed the bottle design,[5]and began using bottles containing 30% less plastic than their predecessors.[5]
In 2023, PepsiCo formed a new portfolio connecting its sports and fitness drink brands under the Gatorade umbrella. Propel was included in this umbrella.[6][7]In 2023, Propel partnered with Michael B. Jordan for the drink rebrand.[7]
References
[edit]- ^"Official Site for PepsiCo Beverage Information — Product".pepsicobeveragefacts.com.Archived fromthe originalon 22 September 2015.Retrieved8 August2015.
- ^"About us".Retrieved14 April2024.
- ^"Propel Fitness Water Introduces First National ``Good Source of CalciumEnhanced Water ".Wastewater Digest.2005-10-26.Retrieved2024-08-22.
- ^"The Gatorade Company's Propel Calcium".Convenience Store News.2005-11-04.Retrieved2024-08-22.
- ^ab"Lightweight bottle propels water category".Packaging World.2009-06-15.Retrieved2024-09-03.
- ^Beer, Jeff (February 10, 2023)."Why PepsiCo's Gatorade is now a portfolio of brands with Muscle Milk, Propel, and more".Fast Company.RetrievedApril 17,2023.
- ^abKarlovitch, Sara (2 February 2023)."Propel Fitness Water's new look emphasizes Gatorade connection".Marketing Dive.Retrieved2024-09-03.