📦 Basic information
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Product: Monster Energy Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red 500 ml
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Type: Carbonated non-alcoholic energy drink – zero sugar
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Brand: Monster Energy (Ultra range)
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Volume: 500 ml can
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Flavour: Citrusy and fruity, with ruby-red notes, slightly citrusy and refreshing — dry and crisp without an overly sweet aftertaste.
🧾 Composition and ingredients
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Carbonated water (carbon dioxide)
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Citric acid (to regulate acidity)
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Sweeteners: erythritol, sucralose (zero sugar)
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Taurine: ~0.4 %
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Caffeine: approx. 0.03 % → ~160 mg per 500 ml (≈ 32 mg/100 ml)
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Acidity regulators (sodium citrates)
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Panax ginseng root extract (~0.08 %)
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L-carnitine L-tartrate (~0.015 %)
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B vitamins (B3/niacin, B5, B6, B12)
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Guarana seed extract, inositol
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Preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Colourings: E129, E110 (may affect sensitive individuals)
✨ The drink contains no sugar and, thanks to the use of sweeteners, is low in calories.
🍹 Taste and character
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Profile: Citrusy and fruity with ruby-red (grapefruit-like) notes – not overly sweet, but refreshing and slightly tangy.
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Character: A zero-sugar energy drink, ideal if you want a fuller flavour than Ultra White or Ultra Black, but without sugar.
📊 Nutritional information (typical values)
(data taken from standard European labelling)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per 500 ml (can) |
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| Energy | 12 kJ / ~3 kcal | ~60 kJ / ~14–15 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~0.9 g | ~4.5 g |
| – of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | ~0.21 g | ~1.0 g |
| Niacin (B3) | ~8.5 mg (≈ 53 % RDA) | ~43 mg (≈ 266 % RDA) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | ~4.2 mg (~70 % RDA) | ~21 mg (~350 % RDA) |
| Vitamin B6 | ~0.80 mg (~57 % RDA) | ~4.0 mg (~286% 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: Approximately ~160 mg / 500 ml, the standard amount found in large energy drinks → increases alertness, concentration and short-term energy.
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Other ingredients: Taurine, ginseng, L-carnitine and B vitamins support energy metabolism and may reduce feelings of tiredness.
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Zero sugar: Low in calories and sugar-free – suitable for those monitoring their sugar and calorie intake.
📌 Storage and safety
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Store: In a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.
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Serve: Best served well chilled.
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Warning:
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High caffeine content – not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people sensitive to caffeine.
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Colourings E129 /E110 may affect attention and activity in sensitive individuals.
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💡 Quick tips
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Great as a zero-sugar refreshing drink during the day or before exercise.
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Drink chilled for the best flavour.
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Avoid drinking it just before bedtime due to the caffeine.
