SALTE
Discover SALTE electrolyte sachets: sugar-free hydration powder with sodium, potassium and magnesium, in fruit flavours or unflavoured. We explain the 2:1 sodium to potassium ratio and when a sachet makes sense.Read more →
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SALTE electrolyte sachets: what is inside and who they suit
SALTE is a Swedish brand with a narrow focus: electrolyte powder in single-serve sachets, nothing else. One sachet gives 800 mg sodium, 400 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium, and is meant for 600 to 800 ml of water. There is no sugar and no carbohydrate, which sets it apart from many electrolyte drink mixes that still use glucose for taste. The unflavoured sachet has three ingredients: sodium chloride, potassium chloride and magnesium malate.
The 2:1 ratio explains the salty taste
SALTE builds the formula on roughly two parts sodium to one part potassium, close to what you lose through sweat. That is also why it tastes salty rather than fruity, even in the lemon or watermelon versions. New users often find the first sachet stronger than expected. Mixing into the full 800 ml, or drinking it cold, makes it easier. Magnesium contributes to normal electrolyte balance and potassium contributes to normal muscle function, which is why both minerals sit on the label.
Formats and flavours
The range covers lemon, orange, strawberry, apple, watermelon, pineapple and one unflavoured version. Flavoured sachets use natural flavours and steviol glycosides, a sweetener from the stevia plant, so there is no sugar to plan around. The unflavoured powder is the practical option if you want to stir it into juice, coffee or a shake, or if sweeteners bother you. A variety pack is the sensible first purchase, because taste decides whether a 30-pack actually gets used.
Who a high-sodium sachet suits
800 mg of sodium is a meaningful dose, not a token amount. That makes SALTE a sensible choice when you genuinely lose salt:
- long or sweaty training sessions, and hot weather
- sauna use and travel days
- fasting windows and low-carbohydrate eating, when salt intake drops
On a quiet indoor day it is more than most people need. UK advice for adults is no more than 6 g of salt a day, and 800 mg of sodium is about 2 g of salt, so count a sachet into that total. The 60 mg of magnesium is a top-up rather than a full dose. If magnesium is your main goal, a dedicated magnesium supplement fits better.
Why we stock SALTE
We judge every product on three things: the form of each mineral, the dose, and whether the combination makes sense. SALTE uses magnesium malate rather than cheaper magnesium oxide, and keeps the ingredient list to what hydration actually needs. The amounts are high enough to matter for someone who sweats, which is not true of every hydration powder. SALTE publishes independent laboratory reports on its electrolyte content. Every batch also passes our own compliance check before it goes live, and we buy directly from the brand, so what arrives is authentic. Read how we select brands.
An honest word on price and expectations: sachets cost more than plain salt tablets or a home mix of salt and potassium chloride. What you pay for is a fixed, tested dose in a format you can carry. You will notice the difference on the day you drink it, during heat or effort, rather than after weeks of use. SALTE sits alongside the other supplement brands we carry, so you can compare formats before committing to a 30-pack.
Frequently asked questions
What is SALTE?
SALTE is a Swedish supplement brand built around one product: an electrolyte powder in single-serve sachets. Each sachet is mixed with 600 to 800 ml of water and provides 800 mg sodium, 400 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium, with no sugar and no carbohydrate. The brand keeps its range deliberately small and publishes independent laboratory reports confirming the electrolyte content stated on the pack.
What is actually in a SALTE sachet?
The unflavoured version contains three ingredients: sodium chloride, potassium chloride and magnesium malate. The flavoured versions add malic acid, a natural fruit flavour and steviol glycosides, a sweetener from the stevia plant. There is no sugar, no maltodextrin and no added colour. Magnesium malate is used instead of magnesium oxide, a form that is generally better absorbed. Magnesium contributes to normal electrolyte balance.
Which SALTE version should I choose?
It depends on how you drink it and how you feel about sweeteners. The minerals are the same in every version, so this is a taste decision rather than a formula decision.
| Version | Flavouring | Taste | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unflavoured | None | Salty, plain | Mixing into coffee, juice, shakes |
| Lemon, orange | Natural, stevia | Sharp, salty citrus | Warm weather, after training |
| Strawberry, apple | Natural, stevia | Milder, sweet-salty | Daily sipping |
| Watermelon, pineapple | Natural, stevia | Fuller fruit note | Long sessions, sauna days |
If you dislike sweeteners, start with unflavoured.
When is the best time to drink a SALTE sachet?
Most people use one sachet in the morning, or before and during longer efforts. Topping up before you sweat heavily works better than trying to catch up afterwards, so drink it ahead of a hot session rather than at the end. One sachet per day is the recommended dose. Around training you can combine it with your usual sports nutrition products, since SALTE adds no carbohydrate.
Can I take a SALTE sachet every single day?
For most healthy adults one sachet a day is fine, but it should fit into your total salt intake rather than sit on top of it. The table shows UK adult reference values next to what one sachet provides.
| Nutrient | UK adult reference | One sachet |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | Max 2,400 mg (6 g salt) | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 3,500 mg per day | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 300 mg men, 270 mg women | 60 mg |
Does SALTE fit fasting or a low-carbohydrate diet?
Yes, and that is one of the clearer use cases. The sachets contain no sugar and no carbohydrate, so they do not add energy to a fasting window. Low-carbohydrate and keto eating also lowers salt intake, because bread, cereals and ready meals are the main sources of salt in a normal UK diet. A measured sodium and potassium dose replaces some of what you stop eating. Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
Why does SALTE taste so salty, and can I make it milder?
Because it is built on roughly a 2:1 ratio of sodium to potassium, the mix your body loses in sweat, rather than on sweetness. Potassium chloride also has a distinctly mineral, slightly bitter edge. Two things help: use the full 800 ml of water rather than 600, and serve it cold, which blunts salt perception. Many people stop noticing it after a week. If you still dislike it, split one sachet across two bottles.
Who should be careful with a high-sodium electrolyte powder?
Anyone advised to follow a low-salt diet, and anyone with kidney disease, raised blood pressure or heart problems, should speak to their GP before using a sachet with 800 mg of sodium. The same applies if you take medication that affects sodium or potassium levels, such as potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors or ARBs. NHS guidance also notes that older adults should not take potassium supplements unless a doctor advises it, because the kidneys clear potassium less efficiently with age. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, check with your midwife or GP first.
