📦 Basic information
Name: Monster Energy Drink Pacific Punch – energy drink
Type: carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink
Volume: 500 ml
Brand: Monster Energy — a brand known for its wide range of energy drinks in various flavours and with different active ingredients.
🧾 Composition and characteristics
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Water carbonated with CO₂
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Sugar and glucose syrup for energy
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Fruit juices from concentrates (6 %) – orange, apple, raspberry, cherry, guava, pineapple and passion fruit (tropical punch)
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Taurine (0.40 %) – an amino acid often added to energy drinks
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Caffeine approx. 0.03 % – a stimulant to increase alertness and energy
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L-carnitine – a substance associated with energy metabolism
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B-complex vitamins (niacin/B3, B6, riboflavin/B2, B12) – support metabolism and help reduce fatigue
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Sweetener: sucralose; acidity regulators; preservatives; stabilisers; and colourings E129/E133
Flavour: tropical fruit punch – less of the typical ‘classic energy drink’ profile and a more fruity character thanks to the added juices.
☕ Nutritional values (approximate per 100 ml)
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Energy: ~195 kJ / 46 kcal
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Carbohydrates: ~12 g (of which sugars ~11 g)
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Salt: ~0.04 g
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B vitamins: niacin ~8.5 mg (53% RDA), B6 ~0.80 mg (57% RDA), riboflavin ~0.70 mg (50% RDA), B12 ~2.5 µg (100% RDA)
For a 500 ml bottle, this equates to approx. 229 kcal, ~57 g of carbohydrates (of which ~55 g are sugars) and a significantly higher percentage of the recommended daily intake of B vitamins.
⚡ Caffeine and its effects
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The caffeine content is approximately 160 mg per 500 ml can (roughly 32 mg/100 ml), which is a typical amount found in larger energy drinks and has a stimulating effect on alertness and performance.
📌 Warnings and storage
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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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Maximum recommended daily intake: 1 can (500 ml).
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Serve chilled.
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Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
📊 Summary
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Type: carbonated energy drink
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Volume: 500 ml
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Flavour: tropical fruit punch (orange, raspberry, cherry, guava, pineapple, passion fruit)
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Ingredients: sugar, fruit juices from concentrates, taurine, caffeine, sucralose, B vitamins
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Energy content: ~46 kcal/100 ml (≈ 229 kcal/500 ml)
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Caffeine: ~160 mg/500 ml
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Effect: boosts energy and alertness thanks to a combination of caffeine, taurine and vitamins
💡 Tip: Monster Pacific Punch is ideal if you’re looking for an energy drink with a fruitier flavour profile than classic energy drinks, whilst still offering a comprehensive blend of vitamins and stimulants.