Last month, I was contacted by a representative from PowerIce, asking if I’d be willing to do a review of their new product. I’m always interested in trying new stuff, so I figured why not. They sent me a box of each flavor they offer.
I put them in the freezer and they were all set when I grabbed for one the next day.
What is PowerIce?
I’ll let their video speak for itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeJq7kNv8iA
Flavors
I received both the Lime Kicker and Orange Blast. When drinking Gatorade or Powerade, my favorite flavor is always the Lemon Lime, so it’s no surprised I liked the Lime Kicker a lot more. I’m not a big fan of orange drinks and the same held true here. It was ok, but would never be my first choice.
Price
On their website, you can buy boxes of 6 for $6.99, 10 for $10.99, 18 for $16.99, or 100 for $89.99. Even at the box of 6, it seems like a very reasonable price for electrolytes. Around $1 per serving is usually a good mark to hit. I could see a gym buying boxes of 100 and selling them for $2 a pop(sicle).
Packaging
The top of the “popsicle” has cuts, so you’re supposed to be able to tear it open, but once it’s frozen, that doesn’t really work. I had to use scissors and often ended up with small slivers of the wrapper in the top of the popsicle. Easy enough to pick out, but less than ideal. That’s my only complaint about the packaging. Other than that, it was quality.
Contents
One thing that jumped out at me in the ingredient list (which are listed in order of most used) was that after water, #2 is sugar. 8g of sugar per serving. That’s comparable to a serving of coconut water, but there it’s natural, and here it’s an added ingredient. Not a ton of sugar, but something to be aware of. There is no protein here either, which I believe is essential to recovery.
The Experience
Who doesn’t like eating popsicles? They bring back childhood memories and can be fun to eat. With that said, it’s the winter here in Michigan and it’s been horribly cold. Grabbing a cold popsicle out of the freezer wasn’t all that exciting at this time of year. I could see these being really nice after a workout in the middle of summer.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve made it this far, you probably want to know if they work. Unfortunately, I can’t say. I used them after workouts and I’ve always had a hard time telling the difference in my recovery. At the same time, I don’t think they did any harm.
I’m not a big fan of the 8g of sugar per serving, but it probably helps PowerIce have good flavor.
It’s not a product I’d buy because I use coconut water to replenish my electrolytes, but I’d recommend PowerIce if you’re looking for something new to try.
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