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Is Monster Energy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Monster Energy

Monster Energy is a soft drink from Monster Energy. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sucralose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including sucralose as a sweetener and sodium benzoate as a preservative. These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.

Main concern

Contains sucralose, a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains taurine, which is commonly included in energy drinks for its potential energy-boosting effects.
  • Includes vitamins such as niacin and vitamin B6, which are often associated with energy metabolism.

Concerns

  • Contains sucralose, a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Includes sodium benzoate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which are synthetic and may pose quality concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This soft drink may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3951402

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains sucralose, a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives.; Includes sodium benzoate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which are synthetic and may pose quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, carbon dioxide, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including sucralose as a sweetener and sodium benzoate as a preservative. These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Monster Energy — Monster Energy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Monster Energy products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Monster Energy — Monster Energy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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