Monster Energy
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| Type | Energy drink |
| Manufacturer | Monster Beverage Company |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Colour | amber, blood-orange, orange, green |
| Variants | Lo-Carb Monster, Monster Assault, Monster Khaos, Monster Energy |
| Related products | Lost Energy, Full Throttle |
Monster Energy (usually simply known as Monster) is a brand of energy drink manufactured by Monster Beverage Company of Corona, California, owned by parent company Hansens. It was one of the first drinks marketed in a 16-fluid ounce (473 mL) can, nearly twice the size of the typical "bullet" size of energy drinks, but for around the same price. It was first introduced in the 16-ounce can in 2002. Later Monster Energy and Lo-Carb Monster were introduced in a 24-ounce can in 2005. Also in 2005, all varieties but Khaos were introduced in a 8.3-ounce can. Since 2005, all 4 varieties have been introduced in a 24-ounce size with a resealable top. It is available at most supermarkets and convenience stores in the U.S. and Canada. Many buyers prefer the cost savings per ounce of the larger sizes compared to the classic 8.3 oz cans of Red Bull, as well as the resealable tops on the 24 oz can.
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[edit] Physical Descriptions
Monster pull tabs are unique from standard pull tabs in that they are punched with an "M" instead of a large hole. One can find a Monster with the standard tab, albeit in the proper color. All variants also come in 4-packs of the 16 fluid ounce.
[edit] 16 fluid ounce (473 mL) cans
Monster Energy: 16-ounce black can with a fluorescent green "M" logo. The pull tab is also the same green color. The drink inside is amber.
Lo-Carb Monster Energy: 16-ounce black can with a fluorescent blue "M" logo. The pull tab is the same blue color. The drink inside is the same color as regular Monster.
Monster Energy Juice Khaos: 16-ounce grey industrial-patterned can with an orange "M" logo. The pull tab is the same orange color. The drink inside is orange.
Monster Energy Assault: 16-ounce black and grey (urban) camouflage-patterned can with a grey "ASSAULT" "stamp" on a red "M" logo. The pull tab is a red color. The drink inside is a blood-orange color.
[edit] 8.3 fluid ounce (245 mL) cans
Monster Energy: 8.3-ounce Monster Energy can.
Lo-Carb Monster Energy: 8.3-ounce Lo-Carb Monster Energy can.
Monster Energy Assault: 8.3-ounce Monster Energy Assault can.
[edit] 24 fluid ounce (708 mL) cans
Monster Energy XXL: 24-ounce "Billabong XXL collectors can", with a color-less pull tab with no "M" and "Billabong XXL" lining the top of the can.
Lo-Carb Monster Energy XXL: 24-ounce "Billabong XXL collectors can", with a color-less pull tab with no "M" and "Billabong XXL" lining the top of the can.
Mega Monster Energy: 24-ounce Monster Energy can, with a resealable cap.
Lo-Carb Monster Energy: 24-ounce Lo-Carb Monster Energy can, with a resealable cap.
Monster Energy Juice Khaos: 24-ounce Monster Energy Juice Khaos can, with a color-less pull tab with no "M".
Monster Energy Assault: 24-ounce Monster Energy Assault can, with a color-less pull tab with no "M".
[edit] Nutrition information
[edit] Monster Energy
Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, panax ginseng root extract, l-carnitine, caffeine, ascorbic acid, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, niacinamide, sodium chloride, glucuronolactone, inositol, guarana seed extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sucralose, riboflavin, maltodextrin, cyanocobalamin.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL); Servings Per Container: 2; Energy: 100 cal (420 kJ); Total carbohydrates: 27 g; Total fat: 0 g; Sugars: 26 g; Riboflavin: 1.7 mg; Niacin: 20 mg; Vitamin B6: 2 mg; Vitamin B12: 6 µg; Sodium: 180 mg; Taurine: 1000 mg; Panax-Ginseng: 200 mg; Energy Blend: 2500 mg (Caffeine 80 mg)
[edit] Lo-Carb Monster Energy
Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, panax ginseng root extract, l-carnitine, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, sodium and sulfate, caffeine, ascorbic acid, sodium benzoate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, sodium chloride, guarana seed extract, inositol, glucuronolactone, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin.
Nutrition facts: Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL); Servings Per Container: 2; Energy: 10 cal (42 KJ); Total carbs: 3 g; Total fat: 0 g; Sugars: 3 g; Riboflavin: 1.7 mg; Niacin: 20 mg; Vitamin B6: 2 mg; Vitamin B12: 6 µg; Sodium: 180 mg; Taurine: 1000 mg; Panax-Ginseng: 200 mg; Energy Blend: 2500 mg (Caffeine 80 mg)
[edit] Monster Energy Assault
Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, panax ginseng root extract, l-carnitine, caffeine, ascorbic acid, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, niacinamide, sodium chloride, glucuronolactone, inositol, guarana seed extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sucralose, cyanocobalmin.
Nutrition facts: Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL); Servings Per Container: 2; Energy: 100 cal (420 kJ); Total carbs: 26 g; Total fat: 0 g; Sugars: 26 g; Riboflavin: 1.7 mg; Niacin: 20 mg; Vitamin B6: 2 mg; Vitamin B12: 6 µg; Sodium: 180 mg; Taurine: 1000 mg; Panax-Ginseng: 200 mg; Energy Blend: 2500 mg (Caffeine 80 mg)
[edit] Monster Energy Juice Khaos
Ingredients: carbonated water, fruit juice concentrates (apple, orange, pear, peach, tangerine, pineapple, and white grape juice concentrates), glucose, taurine, natural flavors, citric acid, panax ginseng root extract, potassium sorbate, caffeine, grape skin extract (color), sodium benzoate, sucralose, beta carotene (color), niacinamide, guarana seed extract, l-carnitine, inositol, glucuronolactone, acesulfame potassium, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, maltodextrin, cyanocobalamin.
Nutrition facts: Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL); Servings Per Container: 2; Energy: 90 cal (380 kJ); Total carbs: 21 g; Total fat: 0 g; Sugars: 21 g; Protein: 1 g; Vitamin A: 300 IU; Thiamine: 0.05 mg; Riboflavin: 1.7 mg; Niacin: 20 mg; Vitamin B6: 2 mg; Vitamin B12: 6 µg; Sodium: 15 mg; Taurine: 1000 mg; Panax-Ginseng: 200 mg; Energy Blend: 2500 mg (Caffeine 80 mg)
[edit] 2006 Vitamin C removal
At some point in 2006, Monster Beverage Company stopped putting Vitamin C into all of their Monster beverages. The reason given to customers that complained was:
"the FDA warned all beverage companies that placing Vitamin C in a soda beverage may lead to increased levels of benzene in the can. We tested all our beverages and we did not have this problem but the FDA scare was serious to our loyal consumers who did not want to worry about any potential benzene.So we took out Vitamin C to ease all the concern."
