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This Watermelon Electrolyte Quencher is a simple summer drink made with fresh watermelon, cold water, and your choice of electrolytes—either naturally from coconut water or with a sachet of Pique B•T Fountain Beauty Electrolytes (please review the ingredient information below and decide for yourself whether this product aligns with your personal health needs and where you are in your own AIP journey).

These are slushy-style drinks that are perfect for hot days when you want something cold, refreshing, and a little more interesting than plain water … because having dietary restrictions doesn’t mean you should be stuck sipping plain water while everyone else is enjoying poolside cocktails and frozen drinks!

Either option comes together in minutes and are really just about making hydration feel a little more enjoyable when the heat is on and energy is low.

TIP: I usually make this with fresh watermelon because that’s what I have on hand, but if you’d prefer a thicker, frostier texture, frozen watermelon works beautifully!

About B•T Fountain:

Since questions about ingredients always come up on the AIP, I reached out to Pique directly regarding their formulation, specifically the flavors and citric acid. I’ve included their response below about the flavors and will update this post once I have clarification on whether the citric acid is naturally derived or manufactured.

One of the things I appreciate about Pique is their commitment to quality and third-party testing. I personally use B•T Fountain as part of my modified AIP lifestyle (I’m well beyond reintroductions) and have never experienced any issues with it, despite being mold sensitive. That said, we all have different triggers and tolerances, which is why I believe having access to the information helps each of us make the choices that are right for our own bodies.

Pique wrote:

As the undisputed experts in the purest plant extracts and pioneers of Tea Crystals, we inherently know that some plants flavors are impossible to extract in their full spectrum forms and need to be formulated using a combination of compounds from different plants. Berries are a prime example of this. This sweet and floral notes of a citrus are also difficult to capture whole. We are ever dedicated to the pursuit of the highest purity in our products and continue to research and develop full-spectrum, whole food solutions where possible and practical. In the case of B•T Fountain, the benefits of using organic natural flavors far outweighs any cons. With all this said, whether from a sugar, additives or flavor point of view, B•T Fountain is by far the highest quality and purest electrolyte in existence.

Why do we use organic natural flavors?
1) The amount of actual flavor compound used in our product is extremely small and the components in it are natural and pure.
2) It’s far more likely we will consume something good tasting and healthy than something bad tasting and healthy.
3) Natural flavors (even if not organic) are prevalent in healthful products from prebiotic sodas to the highest quality and cleanest gummy supplements and have been safely consumed by large cohorts of people over long periods.
4) Even though our organic flavor is 10x the cost of a natural flavor and identical in composition, we have chosen to use organic because it is the absolute best, highest quality and most pure form that exists – this has been our modus operandi from day 1.

About our Yuzu Berry flavor:
Our Yuzu Berry flavor is comprised of the following ingredients: silica, arabic gum, and naturally derived vegan flavor compounds. Silica and arabic gum make up 92% of the total flavor ingredients (88% arabic gum and 4% silica). Lemon oil makes up another ~5% of the total flavor ingredients. The remaining ~3% balance of flavor ingredients comprises of flavor compounds extracted from Yuzu, raspberry and other natural and vegan sources that make up the rest of the ‘flavor’ you taste. “Other natural flavors” include the lemon oil mentioned above. As lemon is neither Yuzu nor Berry, we are required by the FDA to list lemon oil and the other flavor compounds used as “other natural flavors.”
Note: Our natural fresh and delicate flavor, which no one has used before, was certified organic in May 2022. This means 95% or more of the components in the flavor ingredient is organic. 

How our flavors are made:
Our flavor is made such that flavor compounds are sprayed onto the silica and arabic gum (acacia) so they can become a powder.
Note: Silica and acacia are both natural ingredients with notable health benefits. Acacia has a long history of functional use dating back to the ancient Egyptians and aborinal Australians. Silica has beneficial properties for skin health.