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What drives the score
Processing 50% · Additives 30% · Nutrition 20% · How we score
Additives 7
- Seed and refined oils 0
- None found
- Added sugars 1
- Glucose
- Ultra-processing markers 1
- Flavourings
Ingredients
Water, Sucrose, Glucose, Acidifier (Citric Acid), Carbon Dioxide, Taurine (0.4%), Acidity Regulators (Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate), Flavourings, Colours (Caramel, Riboflavin), Caffeine (0.03%), Vitamins (Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, B12).
- E471 Additive
- oil Seed or refined oil
- syrup Added sugar
- flavouring Ultra-processing marker
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 463 kcal | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g | Low |
| Saturates | 0 g | Low |
| Sugars | 11 g | Medium |
| Salt | 0.1 g | Low |
| Protein | 0 g |
Low, medium and high use the UK Food Standards Agency thresholds.
Questions people ask
Is Red Bull Energy Drink ultra-processed?
Yes. Red Bull Energy Drink is classified as NOVA 4, ultra-processed. It contains flavourings and E101 (riboflavin).
Is Red Bull Energy Drink healthy?
Red Bull Energy Drink scores 46/100 (Mediocre) on HowProcessed. None of its fat, saturates, sugars or salt is high. A higher-scoring option in the same category is Sport water alkaline water (100/100).
What additives are in Red Bull Energy Drink?
It contains 4 additives: E101 (Riboflavin), E290 (Carbon dioxide), E330 (Citric acid), and E500 (Sodium carbonates).
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