When I mix my gatorade, I do a quick stir to get the goodies mixed in - and with a quick stir, you'll see a lot of "sediment" at the bottom. It's sugar, as there is 21 grams in less than 2 tbsp of this stuff! The proof, it's suuuper sweet at the last few sips. I wish they sold this, not with artificial sweetener, but just less sugar. I think it tastes better less sweet. Reminds me of the Gatorade my dad would give me when I was a kid.