New Electrolyte Mix Skips Artificial Sweeteners CocoBana Pure Hydration has launched a five-ingredient electrolyte drink mix that relies on organic coconut water and organic banana for sweetness rather than stevia, monk fruit, sugar alcohols, or added sugar. The formula includes organic lemon, Redmond Real Salt®, and Aquamin™ marine-derived magnesium. Each serving delivers 375 mg of potassium, 159 mg of sodium, and 20 mg of magnesium.

Founder's Personal Frustration Sparked the Idea Sandy Dalis, a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and avid tennis player, created CocoBana after struggling to find an electrolyte product that matched her ingredient preferences and that she could recommend to clients. "I created CocoBana because I couldn't find the hydration mix I wanted for myself," Dalis said. "I'm sensitive to stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol, and I kept finding them in the products I picked up. I wanted a simple ingredient list and subtle sweetness, from foods I already enjoyed. Bananas and coconut water have long been my go-to choices for all day hydration, but a banana gets bruised in my gym bag, and a bottle of coconut water can't go through airport security. CocoBana brings them together with lemon, sea salt, and marine magnesium in a portable stick. Those five ingredients are the whole formula, no stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol."

Lower Sodium Position for Daily Use CocoBana contains 159 mg of sodium per serving, positioning it for everyday hydration rather than intense athletic performance. Many electrolyte products carry up to 1,000 mg of sodium per serving. The Aquamin™ magnesium supports muscle recovery and nerve function.

Pricing and Availability Each bag contains 12 half-ounce drink sticks and retails for $29.99.

The product is available on Amazon and drinkcocobana.com, as well as at select natural food retailers in Southern California.

Why It Matters

The electrolyte mix category continues to attract new entrants seeking to differentiate on ingredient transparency and formulation philosophy. CocoBana's approach—using whole-food sweetness instead of synthetic or sugar-alcohol alternatives—addresses growing consumer skepticism toward zero-sugar products relying on stevia and monk fruit, a segment that has seen accelerating innovation in the CPG hydration space.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors