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Is Monster Energy Zero Sugar VR 46 Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Monster Energy

Monster Energy Zero Sugar VR 46 is a soft drink from Monster Energy. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sucralose and sodium benzoate, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of artificial color E102 further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic 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 often included for its potential energy-boosting effects.
  • Includes vitamins like niacin and B12, which are important for energy metabolism.

Concerns

  • Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may pose quality issues.
  • E102 is an artificial colorant that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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: 3951420

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, citric acid, taurine. See the Ingredients section above.
Monster Energy — Monster Energy Zero Sugar VR 46 has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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 Zero Sugar VR 46 has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may pose quality issues.; E102 is an artificial colorant that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Monster Energy — Monster Energy Zero Sugar VR 46 has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains taurine, which is often included for its potential energy-boosting effects.; Includes vitamins like niacin and B12, which are important for energy metabolism.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sucralose and sodium benzoate, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of artificial color E102 further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Main concerns for this product: Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may pose quality issues.. See the full list above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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