📦 Basic information
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Product: Red Bull Blue Edition
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Type: Carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink
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Volume: 250 ml can
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Flavour: Blueberry — a fruitier version of the classic Red Bull
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Carbonated water (carbon dioxide)
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Sugar: sucrose + glucose — a source of quick energy
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Taurine: approx. 0.4 %
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Caffeine: approx. 0.03 % → ~80 mg / 250 ml (≈ 32 mg/100 ml)
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B vitamins: niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), B6, B12
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Acidity regulators (citric acid, carbonates)
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Flavourings & colourings (e.g. riboflavin; Brilliant Blue FCF)
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Flavourings (fruit concentrates)
The sugar content is similar to that of classic Red Bull — the body quickly absorbs the energy from the carbohydrates.
🍹 Taste and character
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Profile: A refreshing energy drink with a fruity blueberry flavour, sweet and slightly tart.
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Character: The typical Red Bull ‘boost’ with a fruity twist, suitable for drinking both during the day and when feeling tired.
📊 Nutritional information (per 100 ml / 250 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 250 ml (can) |
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| Energy | ~194 kJ (~46 kcal) | ~485 kJ (~115 kcal) |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| – of which saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~11 g | ~28 g |
| – of which sugars | ~11 g | ~28 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | ~0.1 g | ~0.25 g |
| B vitamins | Niacin ~8 mg (50 % NRV), B6 ~2 mg, B12 ~2 µg | corresponding to the entire serving |
| NRV = Nutrient Reference Values |
⚡ Effects and caffeine
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Caffeine: ~80 mg per can → stimulates the central nervous system — alertness, concentration, energy.
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Taurine and B vitamins: support energy metabolism and reduce feelings of tiredness.
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Sugar: a quick source of energy, but also higher in calories compared to sugar-free variants .
📌 Storage and safety
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Store: in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.
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Serve: preferably well chilled.
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Warning:
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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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Consume in moderation; not a substitute for water or a varied diet.
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💡 Quick tips
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Great as a quick energy boost during the day or when feeling tired.
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Best enjoyed chilled.
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Avoid drinking in the evening if caffeine affects your sleep.