Edition of September 30, 2026Everyday active nutrition · Hydration · Fuel · Recovery
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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix, Lemon + Lime, 20 Servings

A powdered drink mix with cane sugar, dextrose and sodium citrate, flavored with lemon and lime. It sits between a low-sugar tablet and a plain carbohydrate drink. This entry reads the pouch label and prices one scoop.

Health News Weekly Editorial Team

Box score

Per serving · from the label · Sep 30, 2026
ServingCaloriesCarbsSodiumProteinCaffeineCost / serving
1 scoop (22 g), Lemon + Lime8020 g400 mg0 gNot listed$1.20

Source: Nutrition Facts on the 20-serving Lemon + Lime bag as pictured on Skratch Labs' product page, read Sep 30, 2026. Skratch's page pictures two different 20-serving back panels: one lists 20 g carbohydrate, the other (with a revised ingredient list) lists 19 g, which matches the "19 g carbs" badge; both list 80 calories, 19 g sugars and 400 mg sodium. The Amazon listing's gallery shows an older 60-serving panel with 380 mg sodium and 20 g carbohydrate. We show 20 g; the pouch you receive may say 19 g. Cost: $23.95 for 20 scoops = $1.20 each. Carbs are the amber cell because that is what separates this mix from a tablet or LMNT. Plain Lemon + Lime lists no caffeine source; a Caffeinated Lemon + Lime version is sold separately.

Before

Skratch mentions preloading; for most sessions water is fine.

During

Fluid, some carbohydrate and sodium in one bottle for long sessions.

After

A meal and water usually cover it.

All Day

19 g of added sugar per scoop: not an everyday drink.

Scouting report

Facts, not hype

Strengths

  • Carbohydrate (20 g) and sodium (400 mg) in one scoop, so one bottle does two jobs.
  • Short ingredient list: cane sugar, dextrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, mineral salts, citrus oil and juice, vitamin C (exact list differs slightly between the two bag panels Skratch pictures).
  • Mixed in 12–16 fl oz as directed, it lands at about 4–6% carbohydrate.

Limits

  • 19 g added sugar (38% DV) per scoop; two scoops an hour add up.
  • 20 g is the low end of the carbohydrate ranges discussed for long sessions; you may still need food.
  • $1.20 a scoop on our date, about twice a Nuun tablet.
  • No sport certification found.

Best use

  • Rides, runs or matches past roughly an hour, especially warm ones.
  • For short sessions, water does the job; the sugar is not needed.

What the label shows

We read the Nutrition Facts panel and ingredients on the 20-serving Lemon + Lime bag image published on Skratch Labs' product page and compared it with the panel image on the Amazon listing, on Sep 30, 2026.

Nutrient or ingredientPer scoop (22 g)What to know
Calories80All from carbohydrate.
Total carbohydrate20 g (7% DV)Cane sugar and dextrose. A second bag panel on Skratch's page, and the bag badge, say 19 g.
Total / added sugars19 g / 19 g (38% DV)Nearly all the carbohydrate is sugar.
Sodium400 mg (17% DV)From sodium citrate. Older panel on Amazon: 380 mg.
Potassium50 mg (2% DV)Older Amazon panel: 38 mg.
Magnesium50 mg (10% DV)Older Amazon panel: 39 mg.
Calcium50 mg (4% DV)Older Amazon panel: 44 mg.
Vitamin C18 mg (20% DV)Ascorbic acid, last ingredient.
Directions (brand)1 scoop / 12–16 fl ozSkratch's FAQ suggests one serving per hour of activity as a starting point, more for some people in heat or humidity, guided by thirst.
Label claimsVegan, gluten free, dairy free, kosherShown in the listing images, with a Non-GMO Project mark on the bag.

What the evidence shows

This is a classic carbohydrate-electrolyte drink, the category most of the fluid guidance was written about. The American College of Sports Medicine's position stand says such drinks can offer benefits over water alone under certain circumstances, and that because sweat rate and sweat sodium vary so much between people, plans should be individualized [1]. The National Athletic Trainers' Association statement suggests adding carbohydrate, electrolytes or both for sessions longer than an hour or with intense intervals, and describes 3–8% carbohydrate as the best concentration for fluid absorption, noting that concentrations above about 5–8% may slow it [2]. One scoop in 16 fl oz is about 4% carbohydrate; in 12 fl oz, about 6%. Both fall inside that range.

On fuel, the ISSN nutrient-timing position stand describes about 30–60 g of carbohydrate per hour for sessions running past roughly 70 minutes [3]. Skratch's own starting point of one scoop an hour gives about 20 g; even two scoops (about 40 g) cover only the lower part of that range. Those numbers come mostly from trained athletes in long, hard sessions; a recreational hour in the gym does not call for them.

How it compares with the other During entries, label to label: a Nuun Sport tablet has 300 mg sodium and 4 g carbohydrate; an LMNT stick has 1,000 mg sodium and 1 g carbohydrate; a scoop of Skratch has 400 mg sodium and 20 g carbohydrate. If you want fuel and some salt in the bottle, Skratch is the one designed for that.

Before you buy

Each scoop is 19 g of added sugar, 38% of the Daily Value, so two scoops in a session is most of a day's suggested limit. That is reasonable fuel during long exercise, but not a drink to sip at a desk. Also note the label numbers differ slightly between the bag Skratch pictures and the panel image on Amazon; read the pouch you receive.

Game plan: using it in a session

A sequence to try in training, not a promise.

  1. Match it to the session

    Under an hour: water. Over an hour or hot: one bottle of Skratch per hour is a sensible start.

  2. Mix to the label

    One level scoop in 12–16 fl oz of water, shaken well. Stronger mixes are not better.

  3. Drink to thirst

    Sip regularly, but do not force fluid beyond what you are losing.

  4. Top up fuel if needed

    For sessions past two hours, add food or chews if you want more than 20–40 g of carbohydrate an hour.

Price and where it is sold

On Sep 30, 2026, the Skratch Labs Hydration Sports Drink Mix, Lemon Lime, 20 servings listed at $23.95, in stock, shipped from Amazon and sold by Skratch Labs (the brand's own storefront). The listing marked it non-returnable due to food safety reasons. That is $1.20 per scoop. Other flavors and sizes appear on the same listing at different prices.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone limiting added sugar or carbohydrate on a clinician's advice; a sugar-free tablet may fit better.
  • Anyone told to limit sodium, or taking medicines that affect fluid or electrolyte balance, should ask a clinician or pharmacist first.
  • Anyone avoiding caffeine should make sure they are not buying the Caffeinated Lemon + Lime or Caffeinated Mango versions.
  • Anyone who needs a third-party sport certification; none was found for this product.

Sources

  1. American College of Sports Medicine. Position stand: exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2007 (PMID 17277604). link
  2. National Athletic Trainers' Association. Position statement: fluid replacement for the physically active. Journal of Athletic Training, 2017 (PMID 28985128). link
  3. International Society of Sports Nutrition. Position stand: nutrient timing. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017 (PMID 28919842). link
  4. Skratch Labs. Hydration Sport Drink Mix product page (20-serving Lemon + Lime bag images, directions, variants), skratchlabs.com, accessed Sep 30, 2026.
  5. Amazon listing B075NPB5S1: title, price, seller, return status and Nutrition Facts image, viewed Sep 30, 2026. NSF Certified for Sport product directory (nsfsport.com), searched Sep 30, 2026: no Skratch Labs products listed.

This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Ask a qualified clinician before changing how you eat, drink or supplement around exercise, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.