Mixing Osmo/Skratch Labs hydration drinks

[BdaGhisallo]

Does anyone else have an issue getting Osmo or Skratch hydration mixes to dissolve in water and not result in a grit filled water bottle? I find Osmo to be a good bit better than Skratch in this regard but even mixing below the recommended strength (2 scoops vs recommended 2.5 scoops per 21 oz bottle) I find that the last quarter of the bottle is very gritty, despite giving it a good shake several times as I get through it.

Anyone else notice this? Am I doing something wrong? Are there any other mixes out there that are as easy on the stomach as Osmo and dissolve better?

[rnhood]

Cytomax isn't too bad but I don't think any of them mix all that well. Often I just buy Pedialyte (or more often the Walmart of Dollar Tree brand), and it's extremely easy on the gastro system.

[cmbicycles]

Maybe try mixing with a little hot water, then add cold once it is all dissolved.

[pdmtong]

try adding half the recommended water and shake around....then once dissolved add the balance of water.

[bentaco]

+1 to the warm water suggestion, albeit inconvenient, this is what I usually do when I know I am going to be riding the next day. Mix with warm water, then throw the bottles into the fridge.

[Alan]

Tailwind mixes very easy, is cheaper than the alternatives, and works well for me. Flavor is very light and easy on the stomach. They don't have a huge mkt budget but it works.

http://www.tailwindnutrition.com/

Alan

[farmallguy]

I was using the raspberry Skratch Labs and it left a little residue but that was because it had tiny pieces of raspberry in it that didn't dissolve. Currently I am using Skratch lemon-lime and have had no problem.

[OldCrank]

A little Paul Newman Lemonade.

And/or Cran-Mango.

Helps.

[hobbanero]

there are some additives that help powders dissolve better and stay in suspension in liquid, but Skratch and Osmo don't use them because they are artificial and theoretically don't offer a performance benefit once in the body (though they do in the bottle). Stacy Sims, the scientist who formulated both products, is a bit of a zealot when it comes to ingredients.

I just give my bottle a quick shake before drinking and that works fine.

[bitpuddle]

In terms of Skratch, I find the Lemon/Lime both the easiest to drink and least gritty. The other flavors seem to take longer to fully dissolve.

[Climb01742]

+3

Skratch lemon/lime dissolves completely if you give it a good shake or stir. And it tastes great, IMO.

[guido]

I use the scratch pineapple in the warm months and apple cinnamon in the cooler months. A few shakes and it completely dissolves for me. The cinnamon leaves a bit of residue but I've had no problems with the pineapple flavor.