A quirky social media trend called the “Gatorade burger” has gained traction on Instagram and TikTok, where ground beef patties are boiled in Gatorade instead of water or grilled. While users call it a “hydration hack” for summer cookouts, it raises food safety and nutritional concerns. Flavors like lemon-lime or fruit punch are used, and some variations include Gatorade-marinated chicken or ribs, drawing both amusement and disgust online.
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/09/why-the-viral-tiktok-gatorade-burger-trend-may-be-unsafe/