Beverages
Powerade Original
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Powerade Original is currently classified as highest concern in the NonToxic.com database, with a 27/100 comparative safety score. DEHP measured at 32 ng/g; microplastics measured at 257 particles per serving. Scored relative to other Beverages products in this database. This is a shopping comparison aid, not a medical or regulatory determination.
DEHP signal32 ng/g
Microplastics257 particles per serving
Test year2024
Evidence confidence
High confidence
Confidence reflects whether source, year, and measured contamination fields are available.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Study source | Industry Study 2024 |
| Year tested | 2024 |
| Contamination source | Packaging Migration |
| Polymer types | Polyethylene |
| DEHP signal | 32 ng/g |
| Microplastics signal | 257 particles per serving |
How to interpret this product record.
This page is a comparison aid for beverages, not a toxin-free certification. Use the score with the source, test year, contaminant fields, packaging context, and safer alternatives before making a purchase decision.
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Product FAQ
Common questions about Powerade Original.
Is Powerade Original a lower-concern product?
NonToxic.com currently classifies Powerade Original as highest concern with a 27/100 score. DEHP measured at 32 ng/g; microplastics measured at 257 particles per serving. Scored relative to other Beverages products in this database.
What evidence is available for Powerade Original?
Powerade Original currently lists Industry Study 2024 as the study source, 2024 as the test year, 32 ng/g as the DEHP signal, and 257 particles per serving as the microplastics signal. The evidence label is high confidence.
What should I compare Powerade Original against?
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