📦 Basic information
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Product: Monster Energy Nitro Super Dry 500 ml
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Type: Carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink
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Brand: Monster Energy
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Variant: Nitro Super Dry – an energy drink with a ‘nitro’ effect and a citrus flavour profile ⚡
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Sparkling water (carbon dioxide + nitrous oxide – nitro)
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Sugar (sucrose)
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Glucose syrup
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Flavourings
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Citric acid (to adjust acidity)
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Taurine (~0.4 %)
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Acidity regulator (sodium citrates)
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Panax ginseng root extract (~0.08 %)
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Maltodextrin
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Preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Caffeine (~0.03 %, ≈ 160 mg / 500 ml)
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B vitamins: niacin (B3), B6, riboflavin (B2), B12
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (~0.004 %)
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Sweetener: sucralose
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Inositol
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Colouring: E133
Does not contain common allergens such as gluten, nuts, milk, etc., but contains the colouring agent E133, which may affect attention in sensitive individuals
🍹 Taste and character
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Profile: A refreshing citrus flavour with a slightly ‘dry’ character
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Texture: Thanks to nitrogen oxidation (‘nitro’), the drink is smoother and slightly creamier than standard energy drinks
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Distinctive style: The ‘Super Dry’ flavour means a less sweet and drier, more citrusy body to the drink
📊 Nutritional information
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (can) |
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| Energy | 198 kJ (~47 kcal) | 990 kJ (~233 kcal) (≈ 12% RI) |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 60 g (≈ 23 % RI) |
| – of which sugars | 11 g | 53 g (≈ 59 % RI) |
| Salt | 0.21 g | 1.1 g (≈ 18 % RI) |
| B vitamins (B3/B6/B2/B12) | Niacin approx. 8.5 mg (53% DV per 100 ml) | Niacin approx. 43 mg (266 % DV) and other B vitamins in similar % DV |
Contains negligible amounts of fat and protein
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: approximately ~160 mg per 500 ml can (32 mg per 100 ml) — typical for large energy drinks
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Effect: caffeine stimulates the central nervous system → increases alertness and concentration
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Other ingredients: taurine, L-carnitine, ginseng root extract and B vitamins may contribute to energy metabolism and the reduction of tiredness
📌 Storage and safety
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Store: in a dry, cool and dark place
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Serving: best served chilled
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Warning:
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high caffeine content — not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with sensitivity
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Recommended daily intake: a maximum of 1 can (500 ml)
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🧾 Summary
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Volume: 500 ml
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Type: Carbonated energy drink with a nitro effect
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Flavour: Citrusy, dry, refreshing
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Caffeine: ~160 mg per can
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Sugar: ~53 g per can
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Calories: ~233 kcal per can
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Other ingredients: Taurine, caffeine, ginseng, L-carnitine, inositol, B vitamins
