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Sugar‑Free Hydration: Why Clean Beats Sweet
The problem with sugar on a normal day
Sugar isn’t a hydration hero for most days. It can draw water into your gut, spike and crash your energy, and add calories you didn’t plan for.
But you can’t just throw any sweetener in its place. Artificial sweeteners, artificial flavours and even some “natural” sweeteners come with downsides of their own. At Kokee we’ve done the heavy lifting to keep them out of our mixes and still hit the delicious sweet spot, so you’ll love your hydration.
What clean hydration focuses on
A note on sweeteners
Salt first, then sugar
Because Kokee has no added sugar, hydration and fuelling stay separate jobs. That’s our playbook whether it’s a work week or a hard endurance session.
- Everyday: one level scoop of Kokee in 300–500 ml of water, or a sachet in 500–650 ml when you’re on the move
- Big endurance days: Kokee for hydration, and carbs from real food or dedicated fuel
Kokee Naartjie Strawberry
Real-fruit flavour, five electrolytes and zero added sugar. Pouches for home, sachets for the road.
From R 489.00
Prefer sachets for your bag? Naartjie Strawberry | 20 Pack
Quick questions
Is there any sugar in Kokee?
No. Kokee has zero added sugar and no artificial sweeteners.
What if I need carbs for a long session?
Add them from real food or a dedicated fuel, and keep Kokee for the hydration job.
General information, not medical advice.