Dolly Parton is a national treasure. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B and David P at Meijer.)
REVIEW: Gatorade Tropic Flash
What is it?
Gatorade has a new yellowish flavor, Tropic Flash. The label claims “Limited Edition,” but I don’t know whether that applies to the flavor itself or the Serena Williams bottle.
How is it?
Well, I don’t have anything against it. But I don’t really have anything for it, either.
It has a generically fruity flavor, but what that is, I have no idea.
I was happy to drink it (after a seven-mile trail run in the heat), but I like it less than literally every other regular Gatorade flavor (except for Cool Blue). There’s something bland about it.
Anything else you need to know?
I don’t know what “Tropic Flash” is supposed to be, and the term “natural flavors” on the ingredients list doesn’t help me. I live in the desert, so I don’t have much experience with tropical fruit. The flavor seems like it belongs to something with the texture of cantaloupe, honeydew, or papaya. But I find it exceedingly strange that I taste the texture of a fruit more than I taste the flavor of a fruit.
Conclusion:
If I finished a long workout and someone gave me a Tropic Flash Gatorade, I would gladly drink it. But when I look at the Gatorade flavors in the fridge at the gas station, I would never pick this one over, say, Glacier Freeze or Lime Cucumber.
Purchased Price: $2.69
Size: 28 fl oz
Purchased at: Miller’s
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (12 fl oz) 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 160 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 21 grams of sugar (including 21 grams of added sugar), 0 grams of protein, and 50 milligrams of potassium.
SPOTTED: Mtn Dew Baja Mango Gem
Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.
Covered Baja Gold yesterday, but today we cover its Baja Brother, which has a “Blast of Natural and Artificial Mango Flavor.” (Spotted by Eric P at Walmart.)
SPOTTED – 6/16/2022
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Target.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Target.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Target.)
SPOTTED: Mtn Dew Baja Gold
Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.
There’s also a new Mtn Dew Mango Gem. There’s also Mtn Dew Maui Burst, which is also pineapple flavored and still exists at Dollar General. (Spotted by Devin M at Food Lion.)