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Propel
TypeZero Calorie Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage
ManufacturerGatorade
Country of originUnited States
Introduced2002;22 years ago(2002)
Websitehttps://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

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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

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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

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  1. ^"Official Site for PepsiCo Beverage Information — Product".pepsicobeveragefacts.com.Archived fromthe originalon 22 September 2015.Retrieved8 August2015.
  2. ^"About us".Retrieved14 April2024.
  3. ^"Propel Fitness Water Introduces First National ``Good Source of CalciumEnhanced Water ".Wastewater Digest.2005-10-26.Retrieved2024-08-22.
  4. ^"The Gatorade Company's Propel Calcium".Convenience Store News.2005-11-04.Retrieved2024-08-22.
  5. ^ab"Lightweight bottle propels water category".Packaging World.2009-06-15.Retrieved2024-09-03.
  6. ^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.
  7. ^abKarlovitch, Sara (2 February 2023)."Propel Fitness Water's new look emphasizes Gatorade connection".Marketing Dive.Retrieved2024-09-03.
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