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Red Bull Energy Drink

Red Bull

Red Bull Energy Drink contains 5 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
45 kcal
Protein
0 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
0 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Artificial Colors (listed)US-style dye declarations (Red 40, Yellow 5/6 = the Southampton azo dyes).high
Added CaffeineAdded (not brewed) caffeine in formulated products; dosing is easy to stack unknowingly.medium
Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium
Artificial FlavorsSynthetic flavor mixture, undisclosed composition.medium
Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium
Citric AcidUbiquitous acidulant; the citrate is identical to endogenous metabolite.low
Sodium CarbonatesBaking soda.low

Full ingredients

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Natural flavors, Artificial Flavors, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Artificial Colors, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hci, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12.

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.