Monster Energy Mango Loco
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
4
0 we grade moderate or higher
2 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100ml
11g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (4)
This label lists 2 thickeners and gelling agents, 1 acidity regulator and 1 preservative.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E296 Malic acid acidity regulator
- E414 Acacia gum (gum arabic) thickener
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
CARNITINE + B JUICED MONSTER MANGO LOCO ENERGY + JUICE CARBONATED ENERGY DRINK WITH 9% FRUIT JUICE FROM FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE, TAURINE, CAFFEINE, L-CARNITINE INOSITOL AND B VITAMINS WITH SUGARS AND SWEETENER INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, FRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATES (9%) (WHITE GRAPE, MANGO, GUAVA, APPLE PINEAPPLE, PASSION FRUIT, APRICOT, PEACH, ORANGE LEMON), SUCROSE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, ACIDS (CITRIC ACID MALIC ACID), TAURINE (0.4%), FLAVOURINGS, ACILITY REGULATORS (POTASSIUM CITRATES, SODIUM CITRATES) PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SO UM BENZOATE), CAFFEINE (0.03%) , COLOUR (CARNES) STABILISERS (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE GUM ARABIC), L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE (0.004%), NOSITOL (0.002%), FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES GRAPE CARROT AND SWEET POTATO). ENERGY NUTRITION INFORMATION CARBOHYDRATE 203 kJ/ 1014 k/ (48 kcal) (239 kcal) (12%) OF WHICH SUGARS 12g 60g (23%) SALT 11g 0.05g 0.24g (4%) FAT, SATURATES, PROTEIN-NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT *REFERENCE INTAKE OF AN AVERAGE ADULT (8400 kJ/2000 kcal) VITAMINS Per 100ml Per 500m (% NIACIN (VIT B3) VITAMIN B6 56g (62%) Per 100ml (%** Per 500ml (%* 43mg (266%) 8.5mg (53%) RIBOFLAVIN (VIT B2) 0.70mg (50%) 0.80mg (57%) VITAMIN B12 2.5µg (100%) **DAILY REFERENCE INTAKE CONSUME RESPONSIBLY. HIGH CAFFEINE CONTENT. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN, PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN OR PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO CAFFEINE (32mg/100ml) 2017 MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY. (UK) MONSTER BRISTOL ROAD, GREENFORD, UBS SUP, UNITED KINGDOM ENERGY UK LIMITED - UNIT 51, METROPOLITAN PARK BARROW STREET, DUBLIN 4, IRELAND. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. MONSTER ENERGY LIMITED - SOUTH BANK HOUSE BEST BEFORE END-SEE BASE OF CAN FOR DATE 500mle 4.Org (206%) 3.5mg (250%) 13pg (500%
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.