📦 Basic information
Product: Big Shock! Original 0.5 l – energy drink
Type: non-alcoholic energy drink
Volume: 500 ml
Brand: Big Shock!
Type: Original – a classic energy drink containing caffeine, taurine and a range of B vitamins, designed to provide a quick boost to both physical and mental energy.
🧾 Ingredients
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Drinking water
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Sugar
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Citric acid (acidity regulator)
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Taurine: approx. 400 mg / 100 ml – an amino acid frequently used in energy drinks.
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Flavouring
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Vitamins: vitamin C, niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), folic acid – usually ~30 % of the daily reference value per 100 ml.
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg / 100 ml – a stimulant to increase alertness.
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Antioxidant: L-ascorbic acid
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Colouring: ammonia-sulphite caramel.
(Exact composition according to official sources and food databases.)
⚡ Effects and characteristics of the drink
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg/100 ml, i.e. approximately 160 mg in the entire 500 ml bottle – a typical amount for classic energy drinks.
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Taurine and vitamins support energy metabolism, concentration and the reduction of fatigue.
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Flavour: sweet, tutti-frutti / classic ‘energy’ profile, without a pronounced fruity aroma.
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Character: an energising carbonated drink, ideal for recharging your batteries when you’re tired, doing sport or having a busy day.
📊 Nutritional information (per 100 ml)
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Energy value: approx. 220 kJ / 52 kcal
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Carbohydrates: approx. 12.7 g (of which sugars approx. 12.7 g)
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Fat: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
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Salt: 0 g
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Vitamins: typically ~30 % of the RDA of vitamin C, niacin, B6 and others per 100 ml.
📌 Safety and storage information
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High caffeine content: not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people sensitive to caffeine or those with heart conditions.
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Do not consume with alcohol.
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Serve chilled for best flavour.
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Storage: at a temperature of 0–25 °C, away from direct sunlight.
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Maximum recommended daily intake: 1 pack (500 ml).
📊 Summary
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Type: carbonated energy drink
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Volume: 500 ml
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Flavour: sweet, classic energy drink profile
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Ingredients: water, sugar, taurine, caffeine, B vitamins, antioxidants
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg / 100 ml (~160 mg / 500 ml)
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Character: an energising drink to boost you when you’re tired or having a busy day
💡 Tip: Big Shock! Original has long been a favourite as an affordable choice of energy drink with a classic flavour and standard levels of caffeine and B vitamins.