📦 Basic information
Product: Monster Monarch 0.5 l — energy drink
Form: carbonated
non-alcoholic energy drink in a 500 ml
can
Brand: Monster Energy
Type: Monster Monarch / Juiced Monarch — a fruity energy drink with a light taste of peach and nectarine, containing Monster’s legendary blend of energy ingredients.
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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sparkling (carbonated) drinking water
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sugar (sucrose)
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fruit juices from concentrate (5%) – apple, peach, pear, pineapple, nectarine, mango, banana
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glucose syrup
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carbon dioxide
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caffeine (≈ 0.03 per cent) – stimulant
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taurine (0.4 %)
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acidity regulator (sodium citrates)
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citric acid (acidity)
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flavourings (flavouring agents)
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maltodextrin
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preservative (potassium sorbate)
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vegetable oils (coconut, rapeseed)
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modified starch
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sweetener (sucralose)
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (0.004%)
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inositol (0.002%)
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sodium chloride (salt)
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B vitamins: niacin (B3), vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), vitamin B12
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colouring: E129 (artificial colouring)
(The product does not contain allergens such as gluten, milk, nuts, etc.)
🍹 Taste and character
Flavour profile: a sparkling energy drink with a delicate fruity flavour, primarily peach and nectarine, with additional tropical notes from a blend of fruit juices.
Character: a less intense fruity variant compared to classic energy drinks — sweet, refreshing and fruity-aromatic.
The flavour is designed to be drinkable without any pronounced bitterness or extreme energy boost.
📊 Nutritional information (approximate)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (whole can) |
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| Energy | ~185 kJ / 44 kcal | ~927 kJ / 218 kcal (≈ 11 % RI) |
| Carbohydrates | ~11 g | ~55 g (≈ 21% RI) |
| – of which sugars | ~10 g | ~52 g (≈ 57% RI) |
| Salt | ~0.10 g | ~0.51 g (≈ 9% RDI) |
| Fat / protein | negligible | negligible |
| B vitamins: | Niacin ≈ 8.5 mg (53% DV), B6 ≈ 0.80 mg (57% RDA), B2 ≈ 0.70 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) |
RI / DV = Reference Daily Intake for an average adult.
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: approx. 32 mg / 100 ml, i.e. approximately ~160 mg of caffeine per 500 ml can — a typical amount found in large energy drinks.
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Effects: caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, increasing alertness and attention.
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Other substances such as taurine, L-carnitine, inositol and B vitamins may contribute to energy metabolism and a reduced feeling of tiredness.
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The high sugar content provides a quick energy boost, but also contributes to the overall calorie intake.
📌 Storage and safety warnings
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Store: in a dry, cool and dark place away from direct sunlight.
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Serve: preferably well chilled.
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Warning: the high caffeine content is not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people sensitive to caffeine.
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Sugars: the high sugar content may affect energy intake and blood glucose levels.
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E129: an artificial colouring which may affect attention or activity in sensitive individuals.
📊 Summary
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Volume: 500 ml
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Type: carbonated energy drink — Monster Monarch / Juiced Monarch
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Flavour: fruity peach + nectarine + tropical notes
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Caffeine: ~160 mg per can
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Sugar: high (~52 g per can)
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Calories: ~218 kcal per can
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Other ingredients: taurine, L-carnitine, inositol, B vitamins – for energy and alertness
