📦 Basic information
Product: Monster Energy Mango Loco 500 ml — energy drink
Form: carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink in a 500 ml
can
Brand: Monster Energy (Monster)
Type: fruit-flavoured energy drink with mango and tropical fruit flavouring; contains caffeine, sugar, vitamins and other substances commonly found in energy drinks
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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carbonated water
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fruit juices from concentrates (approx. 9%): white grapes, mango, guava, apple, pineapple, passion fruit, apricot, peach, orange, lemon
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sugar
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glucose syrup
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caffeine (≈ 0.03% → ~32 mg / 100 ml)
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taurine (0.4%)
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flavourings
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acidity regulators (e.g. potassium citrate, sodium citrate)
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acids (e.g. citric, malic)
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preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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sweetener (sucralose)
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stabilisers (xanthan gum, sodium alginate, gum arabic)
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B vitamins (B2/riboflavin, B3/niacin, B6, B12)
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (0.004%)
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inositol (0.002%)
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colourings (carotenoids)
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fruit and vegetable concentrates (e.g. grapes, carrots, sweet potatoes)
🍹 Taste and character
Flavour profile: a sweet and fizzy energy drink with a distinctive fruity-mango flavour, complemented by tropical notes from the juice blend.
Character: less bitter than classic ‘energy’ drinks; more reminiscent of a fruit juice with an energising ingredient.
Aroma: tropical fruit and mango.
The drink is designed to boost energy and improve concentration during the day, whilst exercising or engaging in other activities
📊 Nutritional information (approximate)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (whole can) |
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| Energy value | ~203 kJ / 48 kcal | ~1014 kJ / 239 kcal (12% RDA) |
| Carbohydrates | ~12 g | ~60 g (23% RDA) |
| – of which sugars | ~11–12 g | ~56–58 g (62% RDA) |
| Salt | ~0.04–0.05 g | ~0.20–0.24 g (4% RDA) |
| Fats, saturated fats | negligible | negligible |
| Protein | negligible | negligible |
| B vitamins: | Niacin ≈ 8.5 mg (53% DV), B6 ≈ 0.8 mg (57% RDA), B2 ≈ 0.7 mg (50% RDA), B12 ≈ 2.5 µg (100% RDA) | Niacin ≈ 43 mg (266% RDA), B6 ≈ 4.0 mg (286% RDA), B2 ≈ 3.5 mg (250% RDA), B12 ≈ 13 µg (500% RDA) |
RDI = Recommended Daily Intake for an average adult
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg per 100 ml → approximately ~160 mg of caffeine per 500 ml can.
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Effects: caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing alertness and concentration.
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Other stimulants: taurine, L-carnitine, inositol and B vitamins support energy metabolism and reduce fatigue.
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High sugar content: sugars provide a quick energy boost, but high intake is not recommended for sensitive individuals or with frequent consumption.
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Due to its caffeine and B vitamins, the drink is used to boost energy during physical activity or when feeling tired
📌 Storage and safety warnings
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Store: in a dry, cool and dark place away from direct sunlight.
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Best consumed: chilled.
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Safety warnings: high caffeine content – not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people sensitive to caffeine.
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Consumption: do not exceed the recommended daily intake of caffeine.
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Do not use energy drinks as a substitute for food.
📊 Summary
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Volume: 500 ml
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Type: carbonated energy drink (mango flavour)
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Flavour: tropical fruit, mango, sweet and fizzy
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Caffeine: ~160 mg per can
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Sugar: high (~56–58 g per can)
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B vitamins: high % of daily intake
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Effect: boosts energy and alertness