📦 Basic information

• Product: Monster Energy Bad Apple 500 ml

• Type: Carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink – ‘Juiced’ variant with fruit juices

• Brand: Monster Energy

• Volume: 500 ml can

• Style: Energy drink with a fruity apple and cider-like flavour profile – less sweet and aromatic than some other Monster variants.

🧾 Composition and main ingredients

• Carbonated water (carbon dioxide)

• Sugar (sucrose)

• Fruit juices from concentrate ~6 %: apple (~4.7 %), pear, kiwi, cherry/sour cherry 

• Glucose syrup

• Taurine (~0.4 %)

• Caffeine (~0.03 %) → approx. ~160 mg / 500 ml (32 mg/100 ml)

• Panax ginseng root extract (~0.08 %)

• L-carnitine L-tartrate (~0.004 %)

• B vitamins: B3 (niacin), B6, B2 (riboflavin), B12

• Flavourings & stabilisers (pectin), colouring (caramel E150d)

• Preservative (potassium sorbate)

• Sweetener: sucralose

• Inositol, salt, vegetable oils (coconut and rapeseed)

📌 This drink combines Monster’s energy with a fruity component and a subtle ‘cider-like’ sensation.

🍹 Taste and character

• Profile: A refreshing, less sweet apple flavour with a hint of pear and tropical notes from the kiwi; it tastes different from classic tangy ‘energy’ flavours – it’s more reminiscent of sparkling apple juice.

• Character: An energy drink with a distinct fruity element – some drinkers describe it as a sparkling, apple cider-like drink.

📊 Nutritional information (approximate)

RDI = Recommended Daily Intake for an average adult

⚡ Effects and caffeine

• Caffeine: approx. 160 mg / 500 ml – stimulates the central nervous system → increases alertness and concentration.

• Other ingredients: Taurine, ginseng, L-carnitine and B vitamins contribute to energy metabolism and the reduction of tiredness.

• The high sugar content provides a quick energy boost, but also increases the overall calorie intake.

📌 Storage and safety

• Store: in a dry, cool and dark place.

• Serve: preferably well chilled.

• Warning:

  • high caffeine content → not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with sensitivities; consume in moderation.

  • contains sugar – be mindful of the amount, especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

💡 Quick tips

• A refreshing option: Perfect as both a fruity and energising drink throughout the day.

• Best served chilled: A cool temperature brings out the apple flavour.

• Not suitable before bedtime: due to the caffeine.