📦 Basic information
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Product: Monster Energy Zero
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Type: Carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink – zero sugar
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Brand: Monster Energy
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Volume: 500 ml can
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Profile: A sugar-free energy drink containing Monster’s classic energy ingredients (caffeine, taurine, B vitamins)
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Carbonated water (carbon dioxide)
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Citric acid (acidity regulator)
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Taurine (~0.4 %)
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Caffeine: approx. 0.03 % → ~160 mg / 500 ml (32 mg / 100 ml)
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Acidity regulators (sodium citrates)
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Sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame K (sugar-free)
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Panax ginseng extract (~0.08 %)
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (~0.04 %)
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B vitamins: B3 (niacin), B6, B2 (riboflavin), B12
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Inositol, guarana seed extract (~0.002 %)
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Preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Flavourings and colourings (e.g. anthocyanins)
✨ No added sugar thanks to artificial sweeteners – maintains energy levels without the sugar load.
🍹 Taste and character
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Profile: A carbonated energy drink with a balanced flavour – sugar-free, but with the typical ‘Monster’ energy boost
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Character: A less sweet alternative to the traditional sugar-sweetened Monster, ideal if you want energy without sugar and with a low calorie content.
📊 Nutritional information
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (whole can) |
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| Energy | ~15 kJ (~3 kcal) | ~74 kJ (~17 kcal) (≈ 1% RDA) |
| Carbohydrates | ~1 g | ~5 g (≈ 2 % RDA) |
| – of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | ~0.19 g | ~0.98 g (≈ 16 % RDA) |
| Niacin (B3) | ~8.5 mg (≈ 53 % RDA) | ~43 mg (≈ 266 % RDA) |
| Vitamin B6 | ~0.80 mg (≈ 57 % RDA) | ~4.0 mg (≈ 286 % RDA) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | ~0.70 mg (≈ 50 % RDA) | ~3.5 mg (≈ 250 % RDA) |
| Vitamin B12 | ~2.5 µg (≈ 100% RDA) | ~13 µg (≈ 500 % RDI) |
RDI = Recommended Daily Intake for an average adult.
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: approx. ~160 mg per 500 ml → a central nervous system stimulant; increases alertness, concentration and energy.
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Other ingredients: Taurine, ginseng, L-carnitine, guarana and B vitamins support energy metabolism and may reduce feelings of tiredness.
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The low sugar content means a quicker energy boost without the sugar load.
📌 Storage and safety
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Store: in a dry, cool and dark place.
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Serve: preferably well chilled.
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Warning:
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high caffeine content → not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those sensitive to caffeine; consume in moderation.
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Energy drinks are not a substitute for a varied diet.
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💡 Quick tips
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Ideal as a zero-sugar alternative to energy drinks.
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Best served chilled.
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Do not drink just before bedtime due to the effects of caffeine.
