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Red Bull Energy Drink - Watermelon Edition, 250ml Can

Red Bull Energy Drink - Watermelon Edition

Red Bull · 250ml Can

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.

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§ A · Six-axis assessment
Fast answer

Why this verdict

Red flags present. Best treated as an avoid-for-regular-use product unless the underlying evidence changes.

1
red flags
1
watch points
3
passes
Verdict driver
Sugar load
Watch closely
Sugar load, Processing tier
Passed checks
Sodium, Marketing deception, Regulatory history
Frequency guidance
Avoid as a regular habit

The issue is frequency: the red flags make this a poor default, even if rare use carries lower practical concern.

Daily / most days
Avoid as a regular habit
A few times a month
Think twice
Rare treat
Lower concern if genuinely rare
1 red flag2 watch pointsDrivers: Sugar load, Processing tierSugar 10.7g/100g~43% of stricter sugar targetSodium 35.3mg/100g~2% of sodium day

This card is the decision shortcut. The detailed evidence and citations live in the six-axis cards below.

Sugar load
■ Don't eat trigger

The pack label lists 10. 74 g (converted from per-serving) sugar per 100g, which meets the v1 red threshold (≥10g/100g).

Processing tier
■ Think twice trigger

Ingredient list contains NOVA 4 marker: artificial flavour/colour — classifies as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). v1 watch threshold.

Fat profile
■ Awaiting verification

Fat per 100g not disclosed on the label, brand site, or e-commerce platforms.

Sodium

The pack label lists 35. 32 mg (converted from per-serving) sodium per 100g, which is below the v1 sodium watch threshold (<300mg/100g).

Marketing deception

No deceptive marketing claims were found on the brand's official India product page or Indian e-commerce listings.

Regulatory history

No adverse regulatory actions or public notifications were found involving the brand or product by FSSAI, ASCI, NCPCR, or in Indian news.

§ B · Nutrition

Per 100 g

0 g
Total Fat
0 g
Protein
§ C · Ingredients

As declared on pack

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Colors, Niacinamide, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12.

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§ D · Timeline
  1. April 2022
    Limited edition available till June 2022 across retail and e-commerce [Source ↗]
    FNB News · [2]
  2. April 2022
    Pre-launch in Modern Trade with Reliance Retail [Source ↗]
    MediaInfoline · [1]
  3. April 2022
    Red Bull India launches Watermelon Edition nationally [Source ↗]
    MediaInfoline · [1]
§ E · Citations

Sources of truth

  1. [1]
    Red Bull India Watermelon Edition can
    MediaInfoline
    "Red Bull India launches the new Red Edition with a refreshing taste of Watermelon; making it a perfect on-the-go drink to vitalize your body and mind."
    Open source ↗
  2. [2]
    Red Bull India launches new limited edition with the taste of watermelon
    FNB News
    "Priced at Rs 115 for 250 ml and is now available nationally across retail outlets like Reliance Retail, More, Spencer's, Ratnadeep, till June 2022."
    Open source ↗
  3. [3]
    Amazon.in product listing - Red Bull Energy Drink Watermelon
    Amazon.in
    Open source ↗