FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Saltivate. Still stuck? Reach out and we will help.
How much sodium is in each serving?
Every serving has 800mg sodium, 240mg potassium, and 60mg magnesium.
Is there any sugar?
No. Zero sugar and no artificial sweeteners. Raw Unflavored has zero calories; the flavored mixes have 10 calories per serving from the natural flavoring.
How is it sweetened? Is there stevia?
Our flavored mixes are sweetened with Reb M from fermented rice (Onosweet), a clean zero-sugar sweetener. There is no stevia leaf extract and no stevia aftertaste. The unflavored mix has no sweetener at all.
Does it taste salty?
It is balanced, never too sweet, sour, or salty. You get a clean, refreshing drink, not a mouthful of salt water.
Why so much sodium?
Sodium is the electrolyte you lose the most of in sweat. Most mixes go light on it. We built Saltivate for people who actually sweat: athletes, heavy sweaters, sauna and hot-weather use, fasting, and keto.
Is Saltivate HSA/FSA eligible?
Yes. Saltivate qualifies as an eligible medical expense, so you can pay with your HSA or FSA card at checkout.
What flavors do you have?
Orange, Mango Pineapple, and Watermelon, plus a clean unflavored base. New flavors are coming soon.
What sizes can I get?
Jars hold 45 servings for flavored and 90 servings for unflavored. Stick packs come as a 6-count variety pack, a 12-count box, and a 30-count pouch (45-count for unflavored).
How do I use it?
Mix one scoop or stick into 16 to 32 oz of cold water. Stir or shake until it dissolves. Drink before, during, or after activity, or anytime you need hydration.
Is it keto and fasting friendly?
Yes. Zero sugar and no insulin spike. Raw Unflavored has zero calories; flavored mixes have 10 calories per serving, which most fasting approaches treat as negligible.
What are the ingredients?
The unflavored mix is just sodium chloride, potassium citrate, and dimagnesium malate. Flavored versions add natural flavor and Reb M, with no sugar.
How do subscriptions work?
Subscribe and save 20% on every order. Pick your cadence, and skip, swap flavors, or cancel anytime from your account.
What is your return policy?
We stand behind Saltivate. If something is not right, reach out and we will make it right.
Has the formula changed?
Yes, our v2 formula made a few improvements. Potassium went from 200mg to 240mg and switched to potassium citrate for a better taste. Magnesium went from 50mg to 60mg in a finer powder that dissolves more easily. On the unflavored mix we removed vitamin C for better shelf stability. Sodium stays at 800mg as sodium chloride. We also refreshed the packaging.
Does it contain maltodextrin?
Our unflavored mix is completely maltodextrin-free, just the three mineral compounds. Our flavored mixes contain only trace amounts that come along with the natural flavor. We never add maltodextrin as a filler or bulking agent.
Is OnoSweet the same as stevia?
OnoSweet is the cleanest-tasting sweet compound in the stevia family, and ours is made by fermenting rice, not from the stevia plant. The bitter, licorice aftertaste people associate with stevia comes from older compounds (Reb A) and crude leaf extract, not from Reb M. Same sugar-like sweetness, none of the stevia taste.
Will it taste bitter or leave an aftertaste?
No. Reb M is the least bitter sweet compound in the stevia family, so OnoSweet builds into a clean, sugar-like sweetness and finishes without the bitter, lingering aftertaste of ordinary stevia.
What is OnoSweet (Reb M) and how is it made?
OnoSweet is Reb M, a zero-calorie sweetener made by fermenting rice, similar in concept to how yogurt and many vitamins are made. We use it instead of extracting sweetness from the stevia leaf.
Will it spike my blood sugar? Is it keto?
No spike, and yes it is keto-friendly. OnoSweet has zero calories and is not used for energy, so it does not raise blood sugar.
Is OnoSweet natural, or artificial like sucralose?
It is made by fermentation, a natural process, not chemically synthesized like sucralose or aspartame.
Will it cause bloating like erythritol?
No. OnoSweet is not a sugar alcohol, so it will not cause the sugar-alcohol bloating you can get from erythritol, xylitol, or maltitol.
Is Reb M safe?
Yes. High-purity Reb M is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. We also publish a Certificate of Analysis so you can see exactly what is in every batch.
Why is Raw Unflavored unsweetened but the flavored mixes use OnoSweet?
Raw Unflavored is for people who want straight electrolytes with nothing added, so we leave it unsweetened. The flavored mixes use OnoSweet to carry the fruit flavor without sugar, calories, or a bitter aftertaste.