📦 Basic information
Name: Big Shock! Gold – energy drink
Type: carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink
Volume: 500 ml
Brand: Big Shock!
Type: classic energy drink containing caffeine, taurine and B vitamins, designed to provide a quick boost of energy and alertness when tired or during physical/mental activity
🧾 Ingredients (approximate)
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Drinking water
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Sugar
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Acid (citric acid)
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Carbon dioxide (carbonation)
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Taurine: 400 mg per 100 ml
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Flavouring
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Vitamins: vitamin C, niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), folic acid
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Caffeine: 32 mg per 100 ml
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Preservatives: potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate
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Antioxidant: L-ascorbic acid
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Colouring: ammonia-sulphite caramel
(detailed composition based on available sources for Big Shock! Gold)
☕ Taste and character
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Flavour: fresh tutti-frutti / neutral fizzy flavour without any distinct fruity notes, more of a classic energy drink profile.
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Character: a sweet, carbonated drink with the typical energy-boosting effect.
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Usage: ideal when you’re tired, after a long day, during sporting activities, or when you need a quick boost
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg per 100 ml → approx. 160 mg of caffeine in a whole 500 ml can.
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Taurine: 400 mg/100 ml – a standard dose in energy drinks to boost energy levels.
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B vitamins: support metabolism and energy processes in the body.
(contents are based on the product’s official composition)
📊 Nutritional information (per 100 ml)
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Energy: approx. 216 kJ / 51 kcal
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Carbohydrates: approx. 12.5 g (of which sugars 12.5 g)
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Fat: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
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Salt: approx. 0 g
(approximate values based on available data)
📌 Warnings and storage
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High caffeine content: not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people sensitive to caffeine, or those with cardiovascular conditions.
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Do not consume with alcohol.
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Serve chilled and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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The maximum recommended daily intake is 1 pack (500 ml)
📊 Summary
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Form: carbonated energy drink
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Volume: 500 ml
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Flavour: tutti-frutti / classic energy drink profile
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Ingredients: water, sugar, taurine, caffeine, B vitamins
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg/100 ml (approx. 160 mg/500 ml)
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Use: short-term boost to energy and alertness
✨ Tip: Big Shock! Gold is popular as an affordable alternative to classic energy drinks, offering a well-known effect and a pleasant, slightly sweet flavour for everyday energy boosts.