📦 Basic information
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Product: Monster Energy Assault
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Type: Carbonated energy drink
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Brand: Monster Energy
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Volume: 500 ml can
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Flavour profile: Fruity cola / sweet, classic energy drink flavour (verified based on label variants)
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Carbonated drinking water
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Sugar (sucrose)
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Glucose syrup
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Taurine (~0.4 %)
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Caffeine (~0.03 %) – approx. 160 mg per 500 ml (32 mg/100 ml)
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Panax ginseng extract (~0.08 %)
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (~0.04 %)
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Colouring (caramel E150d)
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Acidity regulators (phosphoric and citric acid, sodium citrates)
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Flavourings
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Preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Inositol
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B vitamins: B3 (niacin), B6, B2 (riboflavin), B12
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Sweetener: sucralose
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A pinch of salt (sodium chloride), maltodextrin
Does not contain common allergens such as gluten, milk or nuts
🍹 Taste and character
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Profile: A sweeter energy drink with a citrus-fruity cola flavour / classic Monster energy flavour.
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Character: Carbonated, refreshing, sweet and energising — similar to classic Monster variants, but with a more pronounced fruity component (sometimes described as “cola-like”)
📊 Nutritional information (approximate)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (can) |
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| Energy | ~42 kcal | ~212 kcal (~900 kJ) |
| Carbohydrates | ~11 g | ~53 g |
| – of which sugars | ~10 g | ~52 g |
| Fat | ~0 g | ~0 g |
| Protein | ~0 g | ~0 g |
| Salt | ~0.05 g | ~0.26 g |
| B vitamins | yes | significant % of daily intake |
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Vitamins B3, B6, B2 and B12 contribute significantly to energy metabolism and the reduction of tiredness
⚡ Effect and caffeine
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Caffeine: approx. 160 mg / 500 ml (32 mg / 100 ml) – the standard amount in 500 ml energy drinks.
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Effect: caffeine stimulates the central nervous system → increases alertness, concentration and short-term energy.
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Other ingredients: taurine, ginseng, L-carnitine, inositol and B vitamins support energy metabolism and help reduce feelings of tiredness.
The high sugar content provides a quick energy boost, but also results in a higher calorie intake
📌 Storage and safety
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Store in a dry, cool and dark place.
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Serve well chilled.
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Warning:
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High caffeine and sugar content → not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people sensitive to caffeine.
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Energy drinks should be consumed in moderation.
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💡 Quick tips
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Ideal for a quick energy boost during the day, e.g. before a workout or when you’re feeling tired.
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Drink it cold and slowly.
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Avoid drinking it in the evening if it affects your sleep.
