Monster Green Energy Drink — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Monster Green Energy Drink by Monster Energy DUMP — score 20/90.

Highly processed with artificial ingredients and flavor enhancers.

Why this verdict

• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Artificial colors present
• Flavor enhancer stack detected
• 20 ingredients
• High sugar content

Ingredients (23)

• Carbonated Water (safe) — Basic component of most beverages, provides fizziness.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Glucose (caution) — Second added sugar, there to sharpen the hit.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Natural Flavors (safe) — Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.
• Taurine (moderate) — Standard energy-drink amino acid; unremarkable at these doses.
• sodium citrate (moderate) — Emulsifying salt in the process cheese.
• Color Added (caution) — Unspecified colorant — the label doesn't even say which.
• Panax Ginseng Extract (moderate) — Pixie-dust dose — decorative botanicals.
• L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (moderate) — Supplement-aisle ingredient at a dose too small to matter.
• Caffeine (moderate) — Mild stimulant, 43mg per serving. Fine in moderation but makes the drink mildly habit-forming.
• Sorbic Acid (Preservative) (moderate) — Common preservative, generally considered safe.
• Benzoic Acid (Preservative) (moderate) — Common preservative; potential allergies.
• Niacinamide (Vit. B3) (safe) — Vitamin B3, generally safe.
• Sucralose (moderate) — Artificial sweetener; unexpected in a bakery pie and a second sweetness source.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• D-Glucuronolactone (moderate) — Energy-blend filler with thin evidence of benefit.
• Inositol (safe) — Sugar-alcohol compound in the energy stack; negligible effect at this dose.
• Guarana Extract (caution) — Botanical caffeine source adding an undisclosed amount to the stated 160mg.
• Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6) (safe) — Vitamin B6, generally safe.
• Riboflavin (Vit. B2) (safe) — Vitamin B2, generally considered safe.
• Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
• Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12) (safe) — Vitamin B12, generally safe.

Healthier alternatives

• Kirkland Signature Organic Coconut Water
• Original Coconut Water by Zola
• Coconut Water by Wegmans Organic
• PURE COCONUT WATER
• Hydration Drink Tropical Punch