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Is Zero Ultra Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Monster Energy

This page reviews Zero Ultra by Monster Energy as a soft drink. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Sorbic Acid.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

Analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives such as sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of this energy drink. The presence of preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid further indicates a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.

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 vitamins B3, B5, B6, and B12, which are essential for energy metabolism.
  • Includes taurine, which is often associated with energy drinks and may enhance performance.

Concerns

  • Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.
  • Presence of synthetic preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid raises quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

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: 2424910

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Frequently asked questions

Browse soft drink products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
This product is flagged for: Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.; Presence of synthetic preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Monster Energy — Zero Ultra has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, taurine, caffeine. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains vitamins B3, B5, B6, and B12, which are essential for energy metabolism.; Includes taurine, which is often associated with energy drinks and may enhance performance.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.; Presence of synthetic preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid raises quality concerns.. See the full list above.
Monster Energy — Zero Ultra 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.
Analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives such as sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of this energy drink. The presence of preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid further indicates a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.; Presence of synthetic preservatives like sorbic acid and benzoic acid raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.

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