About this deal
This is the drink to go for if you’re trying to maximise your alertness, as its doubled-up strength has its caffeine content of 60mg per 100ml. Key details – Size: 500ml; Caffeine content: 36mg per 100ml; Notable ingredients: Whey protein isolate, BCAA, Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6. Also available are the Tropical Edition (tropical flavour), Coconut Edition (coconut-berry flavour) and Summer Edition (apricot-strawberry flavour).
Beyond caffeine, Monster also aims to boost your energy with additional taurine, ginseng extract and B vitamins. Not to mention the 36mg per 100ml of caffeine it contains, placing it firmly at the higher end of the caffeination spectrum. A can of Rubicon Raw Energy Drink (500ml), on the other hand, contains 23 grams of sugar, which is close to the recommended limit.A little further down the page, you’ll find mini-reviews of our favourite energy drinks, where we break down the flavours and key ingredients that ensured they made it onto our list.
Another interesting thing about energy drinks is the tight-knit communities and fan-followings they sometimes develop due to their fun, maximalist aesthetics and sponsorship of extreme sports and up-and-coming music scenes. Vitamins B3 (Niacin), B6 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines as well as any advice you may have received from healthcare professionals.However, they still contain high levels of sugar and some people may want to limit their consumption. The table below displays the nutritional information (per 100ml) for Rubicon mango, passionfruit, and Lychee flavour still drinks as well as one sparkling variety.
Monster has developed a cult-following among energy drink fans due to its sponsorship of sports and music events, its colourful, heavy-metal aesthetic and its wide range of flavours. Some people may be sensitive to these ingredients and may experience gastrointestinal problems after consuming them.
Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Natural Flavourings, Colour (Anthocyanins), Stabilisers (Pectin, Gum Arabic), Natural Caffeine from Green Coffee Beans (0. However, if you are concerned about any of the ingredients, you should speak to your doctor or a registered dietitian before drinking them. Alongside the protein and caffeine, the drink also contains a cavalcade of B vitamins, which aim to combat fatigue and improve mental performance.
