Why is Monster Punch MIXXD classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink contains numerous industrial ingredients beyond basic foods, such as colorants (E120 carmine, E101 riboflavin), preservatives (potassium sorbate, benzoate‑based sweetener), acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate), thickeners (pectin), and flavor enhancers, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this beverage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 9 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its 0.05 g of salt per 100 ml, while low, still contributes to overall sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension when combined with other sources.

Is the colorant carmine (E120) in this product a concern for vegans or people with allergies?

Carmine is derived from crushed cochineal insects, so it is not vegan and can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; consumers seeking vegan‑friendly or hypoallergenic options should avoid products containing E120.

Monster • 0,5 litre

Monster Punch MIXXD

Beverages

Product Insights

Monster Punch MIXXD is an artificially sweetened beverage that blends carbonated water, sugar, fruit‑juice concentrate (apple, cherry, mango, cranberry, banana) and a range of vitamins and stimulants such as taurine. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a high added‑sugar level of 9 g per 100 ml, while fat, saturated fat and salt are negligible. Positive aspects include low fat, low salt, and the presence of vitamins B2, B3, B6 and B12, but the formulation also contains multiple additives (colorants E120 and E101, preservatives, acidity regulators and other synthetic compounds) that may be undesirable for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal39 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage (per 100 g), Monster Punch MIXXD provides more sugar (9 g vs 5.69 g) but lower fat (0 g vs 1.04 g), lower saturated fat (0 g vs 1.28 g), much less salt (0.05 g vs 1.06 g) and lower energy (38 kcal vs 70.23 kcal).

Ingredients

Eau gazéifiée, sucre, jus de fruits à base de concentré (5,3%) (pomme, cerise, mangue, canneberge. banane), sirop de glucose, taurine (0,4 %), acidifiant (acide citrique), extrait de racine de ginseng (0,08%), correcteur d'acidité (citrate de sodium), arômes, épaississant (pectines) conservateurs (sorbate de potassium, benzoate édulcorant (sucralose vitamines (B2,B3, B6, B12), colorant , carmin E120 , E101 - tartrate de L-carnitine (0.004%), stabilisant comme arabique, esters glycériques de mes , chlorure de sodium, d-glucuronolactone, (0,002%), inositol (0.002%), maltodextrin

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