📦 Basic information
Name: Monster Energy Ultra Violet – energy drink
Type: carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink
Volume: 500 ml
Brand: Monster Energy
Type: sugar-free variant from the Monster Ultra range with a light citrus-grape flavour and a refreshing profile.
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Water carbonated with CO₂
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Flavour enhancer: erythritol
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Citric acid (acidity regulator)
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Taurine: approx. 0.4 % – a common ingredient in energy drinks
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Acidity regulator: sodium citrates
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Flavourings and concentrates: elderberry and black carrot juice (for a fruity character)
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Caffeine: approx. 0.03 % (approximately ~30 mg/100 ml → ~150 mg/500 ml)
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Sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame K (zero sugar)
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L-carnitine-L-tartrate: approx. 0.015 %
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Vitamins: niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, vitamin B12
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Inositol
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Preservatives: sorbic acid, benzoic acid
☕ Taste and character
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Flavour profile: a light citrus-grape flavour with fruity notes, refreshing and less sweet than traditional energy drinks thanks to its zero-sugar formula.
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Character: lightly fizzy, refreshing and fruitier than traditional ‘energy’ flavours, suitable for everyday consumption without sugar.
📊 Nutritional information (approximate)
(per 100 ml / per 500 ml)
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Energy: ~11 kJ / 3 kcal → ~57 kJ / 13 kcal per pack
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Carbohydrates: ~1.4 g (0 g sugars) → ~7 g per pack (0 g sugars)
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Fat: ~0 g
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Protein: ~0 g
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Salt: ~0.20 g → ~1 g per pack
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Vitamins: B3, B5, B6, B12 as a significant percentage of the reference intake (e.g. B12 up to ~500 % RDA per tin)
⚡ Caffeine and its effects
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Caffeine: approximately ~150 mg / 500 ml (≈ 30 mg / 100 ml), which is a typical amount in sugar-free energy drinks and provides a significant boost to energy and alertness.
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B vitamins and taurine: may help support energy metabolism and reduce fatigue.
📌 Storage and warnings
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High caffeine content: not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people sensitive to caffeine, or those with cardiovascular conditions.
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Serve chilled for the best taste experience.
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Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
📊 Summary
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Type: non-alcoholic energy drink (carbonated)
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Volume: 500 ml
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Ingredients: sugar-free, caffeine, taurine, B vitamins
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Flavour: citrus-grape, fruitier, lightly fizzy
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Caffeine: ~150 mg per can
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Calories: very low (~13 kcal / 500 ml)
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Character: a refreshing and light sugar-free energy drink with a pronounced energising effect.
✨ Tip: Monster Ultra Violet is particularly popular amongst those looking for a sugar-free energy drink that delivers the full effect of caffeine and a distinctive flavour without the excessive sweetness of standard energy drinks.