Energy Safari South Africa

Name: 7 Stars Ginger Energy Manufacturer: 7Stars Energy Can size: 500ml Energy: 339kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium Cyclamate, Sodium Saccharin, Acesulphame K, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: You can just barely taste the normal acidic energy flavour, but the ginger here is up to 11. If you like extra-strong Stoney, this is for you! Rating: 5/10

Name: Switch Envy Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 360kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium Cyclamate, Aspartame, Acesulphame K, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Quinolene Yellow, Brilliant Blue Flavour: Crisp sweet apple flavour, but nothing strong enough to mask the bitterness from the non-nutritive sweeteners. Rating: 5/10

Name:  Viper Original Manufacturer: Kingsley Can size: 500ml Energy: 330kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulphame K, Sodium cyclamate, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Quinoline Yellow Flavour: Tastes pretty much identical to Original Dragon. In fact, I think it may be the same, just "badge engineered". Rating: 8/10

Name:  Reboost Zero Tropical Crush Manufacturer: The Beverage Company Can size: 500ml Energy: 3 kJ (LOW) Caffeine: 170mg Sweeteners: Acesulfame K, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Brilliant Blue FCF, Quinoline Yellow Flavour: Really insipid, with a "artificial tropical" flavour. Rating: 3/10

Name:  Monster Zero Sugar Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 16kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Similar to an original Monster, really sweet tasting, but little other flavour to mask the artificial sweetener taste. It's not a pleasing combo, but becomes more bearable with time. Rating: 5/10  

Name:  Monster Ultra Red Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 70kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A generic sweet berry flavour that doesn't disguise the artificial sweetener taste well. Rating: 6/10  

Name:  Monster Ultra Sunrise Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 40kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Erythritol, Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A tart "fanta orange" flavour with a tingle similar to that of Monster "The Doctor" Rating: 7/10  

Name: Hype Up Berry Manufacturer: Hype Energy Drinks Can size: 500ml Energy: 1010kJ  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Tangy somewhat generic berry flavour Rating: 8/10

Name: Hype Twisted Tropical Manufacturer: Hype Energy Drinks Can size: 500ml Energy: 845kJ  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Ingredients suggest "tropical" is mango & passion fruit. Taste is lightly carbonated with a juicy flavour that is mango-dominated. Rating: 9/10

Name: Enerlife Original Manufacturer: Aldor Africa Can size: 500ml Energy: 340kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 151mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Sodium Cyclamate, Sodium Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Sucralose Flavour: Pretty standard "original" flavour, somewhat less acidic than most, but also a slightly tanniny profile? Rating: 6/10

Name:  Monster Ultra Violet Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 56kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Erythritol, Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Fruity "artificial grape" flavour. Rating: 6/10  

Name:  Reboost Blueberry Manufacturer: The Beverage Company Can size: 500ml Energy: 295 kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 175mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium cyclamate, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Brilliant Blue FCF Flavour: A rather too sharp berry flavour with a lingering bitterness. Rating: 5/10

Name: Go Tropical Manufacturer: Spar Can size: 500ml Energy: 346kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 146mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Sodium Cyclamate, Sodium Saccharin Flavour: Tropical flavour seems to be mostly pineapple. Very insipid at first, but tolerable after a time. Rating: 4/10

N ame: Switch Original Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 395kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium Cyclamate, Aspartame Acesulphame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Pretty generic "original" acid/sweet flavour profile, but well-balanced. Rating: 8/10

Name:  Monster Assault Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 1015kJ/500ml  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Glucose, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A very strong sweet and sour flavour, quite similar to original Monster, but fruitier in a non-specific way. Rating: 9/10

Name:  Monster Rehab Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 236kJ/500ml  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Glucose, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A unique product - refreshing and strong lemon flavour; tea taste is not so prominent. Rating: 9/10