Is POCARI SWEAT Gluten Free?

POCARI SWEAT is a popular Japanese sports drink made for rehydration. It’s a healthier alternative to a beverage like Gatorade or Powerade with less sugar and additives, while still having electrolytes. See also: 100PLUS hydration drink from Malaysia

This is a sports drink product made by Otsuka Pharmaceutical and you can find it all over Asia in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, China, and beyond.

Let’s find out if this rehydration drink brand contains any wheat or gluten ingredients . . .

This article was last updated with new information on: March 15, 2025

Is POCARI SWEAT Gluten Free?

YES

Yes, POCARI SWEAT is gluten free and safe for people with Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance.

This is confirmed by multiple sources, including the official ingredients by Otsuka. (see full ingredients below)

We can also confirm this beverage to be safe as our team has tried it on multiple occasions (many times) and it is 100% safe.

All Gluten Free POCARI SWEAT Products

POCARI SWEAT (bottled)
POCARI SWEAT (can)
POCARI SWEAT Jelly
POCARI SWEAT Powder

Here are some photos of a bottle of POCARI SWEAT we got from a market in Kyoto, Japan while visiting Asia in March 2025. All photos copyright Moloney Creative Agency.

pocari sweat and snacks from the market in Kyoto, Japan — A bottle of POCARI SWEAT and various veggies/snacks from the market in Kyoto, Japan.

Large bottle of POCARI SWEAT at the Lawson convenience store.

Bottles of POCARI SWEAT for sale in a vending machine in Kyoto, Japan.

POCARI SWEAT Ingredients

Sugar (Japan-processed), high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, salt / acidulant, fragrance, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, flavor enhancer (amino acids), magnesium chloride, antioxidants (vitamin C)

Source: Otsuka Japan