Formulation, Sensory and Nutritional Assessment of Sports Drinks

Pushpa Bhoware, Dr. Prajakta Nande

Abstract: This study focuses on the formulation and sensory assessment of six novel sports drinks developed using combinations of fruit juices, glucose powder, and electrolytes. Designed to optimize hydration and energy replenishment for athletes and active individuals, each beverage underwent comprehensive compositional and nutritional assessment. Six sports drinks namely Minty Lemonade, Tangerine Twist, Jamba Juice, Limey Power, Red Storm & Blue Blend were standardized. Sensory evaluation, conducted using a 9-point hedonic scale, assessed attributes such as appearance, colour, flavour, taste, and overall acceptability. All six drinks achieved high palatability scores (typically 9.88-10), confirming their potential appeal for consumer use. The research demonstrates that natural ingredient-based sports drinks can deliver requisite nutrients, electrolytes, and consumer-acceptable flavours, supporting the dual objectives of nutritional adequacy and market viability.

Keywords: Sports drink, formulation, sensory assessment, palatability, electrolyte beverages, hedonic scale, nutritional analysis

How to Cite?: Pushpa Bhoware, Dr. Prajakta Nande, "Formulation, Sensory and Nutritional Assessment of Sports Drinks", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 16-22, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25929152623, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25929152623