Our Verdict
Zaca is fundamentally miscategorized as a hydration product — it contains zero electrolytes and should be evaluated as a recovery/liver support supplement instead. The active ingredients (Japanese Raisin DHM, Sustamine, Setria Glutathione, Prickly Pear) have some research backing for hangover and exercise recovery, but individual amounts are not disclosed. At $3.50/serving, it is the most expensive product in this batch on a per-serving basis.
Evident Ratings
Zaca Hydration + Recovery Chewable
Sub-scores are category scores on a 1–5 scale, shown out of 10.
About Zaca
Founded in 2008, Zaca has been in the recovery supplement space for over 15 years. Uses branded ingredients from Kyowa Hakko (Sustamine, Setria). Positioned for party recovery, travel, exercise, and altitude adjustment.
Product specifications
- Form
- tablet
- Serving Size
- 1 packet (2 chewable tablets)
- Sugar
- 0g
- Made In
- USA
How we scored this
Every data point below is tagged as Verified (confirmed in our research file) or Claimed (brand-stated).
Material Safety
- No Artificial Sweeteners
- YesVerified
- No Artificial Flavors
- YesClaimed
- No Artificial Colors
- YesClaimed
- No Natural Flavors
- UnknownClaimed
- No Fillers
- Unknown — Contains xylitol as sweetener/binderClaimed
- Transparent Label
- No — Individual ingredient amounts per serving not disclosed — only states '1000mg+ active ingredients'Verified
- No Proprietary Blends
- No — Active ingredient amounts not individually disclosedVerified
- Clean Mineral Sources
- Unknown — Not applicable — contains no mineralsClaimed
- Sweetener
- Xylitol and SteviaVerified
- Full Ingredients
- Japanese Raisin Extract (Hovenia Dulcis w/ DHM flavonoid), L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine (Sustamine), Prickly Pear, L-Glutathione (Setria), Xylitol, Stevia, Mixed Berry FlavorVerified
Testing & Trust
- Third-Party Tested
- UnknownClaimed
- COA Available
- UnknownClaimed
- Heavy Metals Tested
- UnknownClaimed
- Certifications
- non gmo, gluten free, keto friendlyVerified
Value & Policy
- Price Per Serving
- $3.50Verified
- Package Price
- $20.99 (6 servings)Verified
- Sample Packs
- AvailableVerified
Product Features
- Sodium Source
- NoneVerified
- Magnesium Source
- NoneVerified
- Amazon Rating
- 4 stars (undefined reviews)Verified
- Red Flags
- MISLEADING MARKETING: Marketed as 'Hydration Packets' but contains ZERO electrolytes (no sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium). This is a recovery/liver support supplement, not an electrolyte product.; Individual ingredient amounts not disclosed; Very expensive at $3.50/serving for 6 packets; Contains xylitol (sugar alcohol)Verified
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