Red Bull Energy Drink - Watermelon Edition
Red Bull Watermelon Edition is a limited-edition energy drink launched in India in 2022, delivering 80mg caffeine and 27g sugars per 250ml can—exceeding WHO's <25g daily free sugars limit and ICMR 2024 guidelines for added sugars. As a NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed product, it contains synthetic caffeine, taurine, artificial flavors, and high-fructose glucose syrup, linked to metabolic risks in population studies.
§01 — Six-Axis Assessment
Red = warningThe pack label lists 10. 74 g (converted from per-serving) sugar per 100g, which meets the v1 red threshold (≥10g/100g).
Ingredient list contains NOVA 4 marker: artificial flavour/colour — classifies as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). v1 watch threshold.
Fat per 100g not disclosed on the label, brand site, or e-commerce platforms.
The pack label lists 35. 32 mg (converted from per-serving) sodium per 100g, which is below the v1 sodium watch threshold (<300mg/100g).
No deceptive marketing claims were found on the brand's official India product page or Indian e-commerce listings.
No adverse regulatory actions or public notifications were found involving the brand or product by FSSAI, ASCI, NCPCR, or in Indian news.
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§06 — Ingredients
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Colors, Niacinamide, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12.