Gatorade, Drinks
Gatorade G2 Fruit Punch Powder
Still lists Red 40
The formula changed.
Nesquik Strawberry Powder previously listed Red 40 and Red 3 (upcfoodsearch UPC 028000361303). Current after-state is dye-free: EWG LabelINSIGHT Jan 12, 2023 on UPC 028000846794 lists beet juice concentrate (for color); USDA branded / myfooddata UPC 0028000905682 lists beet juice + beta carotene; Amazon retail panel states no artificial colors (beet juice concentrate). upcitemdb scan 2026-06-04 on prior UPC 028000361303 lists carmine/beta-carotene/turmeric extract with no FD&C Red 40/Red 3. Nestlé Completes context; powder clears prior+after.
What changed
- Removed: Red 40, Red 3
- Added: Beet juice color, Beet juice concentrate (for color)
4 sources · label photo, FDA / government, retailer listing ↓
- Category
- Drinks
- UPC
- 028000361303
- Last checked
- Oct 2, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Nesquik announced a change. Source: Photograph of physical ingredient label.
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Photograph of physical ingredient label.
Sources
- Jan 12, 2023 · Verified ✓
Photograph of physical ingredient label
EWG / LabelINSIGHT — Nesquik Strawberry Powder after-state (captured 2023-01-12)From the Package: Sugar, Beet Juice Concentrate (for color), Less than 2% of Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Salt. No Red 40 or Red 3. UPC 028000846794.
ewg.org
- Jan 1, 2023
FDA / government source
USDA branded / myfooddata — Nesquik Strawberry Powder UPC 0028000905682 beet juice afterIngredients: SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, BEET JUICE (FOR COLOR), … BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR) …. UPC 0028000905682.
tools.myfooddata.com
- Jun 4, 2026
Major retailer listing
upcitemdb — Nesquik Strawberry Powder UPC 028000361303 after (scanned 2026-06-04)INGREDIENTS: … COLOR ADDED (CARMINE, BETA CAROTENE, TURMERIC EXTRACT). No Red 40 or Red 3. Same UPC 028000361303.
upcitemdb.com
- Jul 16, 2009
Major retailer listing
upcfoodsearch — Nesquik Strawberry Powder UPC 028000361303 prior Red 40 / Red 3Original ingredient statement includes Red 40, Red 3. UPC 028000361303.
upcfoodsearch.com
User report
Nestlé U.S. color commitment (no link on file)
User report
FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)
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