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

It is made from refined sugars, concentrated fruit juice and a range of industrial ingredients, meeting the NOVA 4 definition, and it includes additives such as the synthetic colorant E129, potassium sorbate preservative, the sweetener salose, caffeine, taurine, modified starch, acidifiers and maltodextrin.

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

At 8.7 g of sugar per 100 ml, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and adds extra calories, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and while its salt is low, the high sugar load may indirectly worsen blood‑pressure management, so it should be limited or avoided by those with diabetes or hypertension.

Is the artificial colorant E129 (Allura Red) used in Monster Monarch Juiced a potential health concern or allergen?

E129 is an approved synthetic dye but has been associated with hyperactivity in children and may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people; although considered safe at regulated levels, consumers who are sensitive to food colorants often choose to avoid products containing it.

Monster • 50 cl

Monster Monarch Juiced

Beverages

Product Insights

Monster Monarch Juiced is a carbonated energy beverage from the Monster brand, falling under the “Beverages” and “Artificially sweetened beverages” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with virtually no fat or salt but a high sugar level of 8.7 g per 100 ml, which drives its low nutritional rating. The formula also contains several additives such as the synthetic colorant E129, a preservative (potassium sorbate), a sweetener (salose), caffeine and taurine, contributing to concerns about its health impact.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal37 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars8.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, Monster Monarch Juiced contains considerably more sugar (8.7 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml), less fat (0 g vs 1.04 g), slightly less salt (0.1 g vs 1.06 g) and lower energy (37 kcal vs 70 kcal).

Ingredients

EAU GAZEIFIÉE, SUCRE, JUS DE FRUITS A BASE DE CONCENTRE (5%) (POMME, PECHE, POIRE, ANANAS, NECTARE MANGUE, BANANE), SIROP DE GLUCOSE, ACIDIFIANT (ACE CTRIQUE), TAURINE (0,4%), CORRECTEUR D'ACIDITE (CITRATES SODIUM), AROMES, MALTODEXTRINE, CONSERVATEUR (SORBATE SE POTASSIUM), CAFEINE (0,03%), HUILES VEGETALES ( 000 GRAINES DE COLZA), AMIDON MODIFIE, VITAE RIBOFLAVINE), B12 (CYANOCOBALAMINE)], EDULCOR SALOSE), L-TARTRATE DE L-CARNITINE (0.004%), CHL NICOTINAMIDE), B6 (CHLORHYDRATE DE PYRID E SODIUM INOSITOL (0.002%), COLORANT (E129)

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