A safe, low-sugar hydration choice for care home residents
At the heart of every care home is a commitment to safety, nutrition, and dignity. We understand that food and drink choices must be both enjoyable and clinically appropriate — particularly for residents managing long-term health conditions.
Pink Grapefruit WaterADE has been carefully assessed and selected as a safe, low-calorie hydration option suitable for care home residents, including those taking common medications such as anticoagulants (blood thinners).
Why Care Homes Can Use WaterADE With Confidence
Although labelled “Pink Grapefruit”, the product contains natural flavourings and not fresh grapefruit juice or extract.
This is important because grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications. Pink Grapefruit WaterADE does not contain the compounds responsible for those interactions.
No Vitamin K
Residents taking warfarin must maintain a stable vitamin K intake.
WaterADE:
- Does not contain vitamin K
- Does not interfere with anticoagulant management
Extremely Low Sugar & Calorie Content
Per 100 ml (prepared as directed):
- Energy: 1.3 kcal
- Sugar: 0.01 g
- Sodium: 0.00 g
This makes it suitable for:
- Residents with diabetes
- Those on calorie-controlled diets
- Residents managing cardiovascular health
Safe Vitamin Fortification
Provides 7.5% NRV per 100 ml of:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin E
These are modest dietary support levels — not therapeutic doses, and are not known to interfere with anticoagulant therapy or common medications.
Approved Food-Grade Ingredients
Ingredients include:
- Citric acid & malic acid (food acids)
- Approved sweeteners (Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, Steviol glycosides)
- Sodium citrate (minimal sodium)
- Plant-based colours (black carrot, beta carotene)
- Acacia gum (natural thickener)
All are widely used in regulated food production and recognised as safe at beverage levels.
Suitable for Residents Taking:
- Warfarin
- Apixaban
- Rivaroxaban
- Edoxaban
- Dabigatran
(As with any dietary provision, individual clinical advice should always be followed where specific medical concerns exist.)
Designed for the Care Environment
✔ Dissolves easily — 1 sachet makes 2 litres
✔ Long 36-month shelf life
✔ Microbiologically tested
✔ Cost-effective compared to juice and cordial combinations
✔ Encourages improved hydration compliance
A Smarter Alternative to Juice
Compared with orange juice or traditional cordial blends, WaterADE provides:
- Significantly lower sugar
- Lower calories
- No artificial stimulant ingredients
- Minimal sodium
- Greater cost control for catering teams
Our Commitment
Hydration should never create clinical uncertainty.
Pink Grapefruit WaterADE has been selected to provide flavour, enjoyment and reassurance — supporting residents, families, and care professionals alike.
Better hydration. Better value. Better care.