Energy Safari South Africa

Name: Soja Guarana Manufacturer: Soja Can size: 500ml Energy: 400kJ  (HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulphame K, Cyclamate, Saccharin Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Pretty typical original energy flavour; on the tart side, almost lemony? Rating: 6/10

Name: E'Max Exotic Berries Manufacturer: E'Max Can size: 330 ml Energy: 990kJ  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: Unspecified Sweeteners: Sucrose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A sweet berry flavour with prominent blueberry. Rating: 7/10

Name: Twizza Espresso Manufacturer: Twizza Can size: 500ml Energy: 350kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 174mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulphame K, Cyclamate, Saccharin Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: The initial slightly creamy iced coffee taste is quite pleasant. Unfortunately, after only a few more sips you become drowned in a sea of bitterness. Rating: 4/10

Nam e:  IronBok Focus Manufacturer: Bevcol Can size: 500ml Energy: 975kJ/500ml  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 125mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Saccharin Other chemicals of interest: Ginkgo, Panax Flavour: A fairly basic flavour, but more acid than some of the other so not oversweet. Rating: 6/10  

Nam e:  IronBok G2 Manufacturer: Bevcol Can size: 500ml Energy: 975kJ/500ml  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Saccharin Other chemicals of interest: Ginseng Flavour: Pretty basic too-sweet flavour. Rating: 5/10  

Name: Score Burst Manufacturer: Chillbeverages Can size: 500ml Energy: 420kJ  (HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Acesulphame K, Cyclamates, Saccharins Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Somewhat anaemic sweet apple flavour with strong bitter aftertaste. Rating: 5/10

  Name:  Switch Epic Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 355kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium Cyclamate, Aspartame, Acesulphame K Other chemicals of interest: Brilliant Blue Flavour: Not quite sure what this is. Kind of fragrant and fruity, possibly blackcurrant? But with a strong non-nutritive bitter aftertaste. Rating: 5/10

Name: Go Original Manufacturer: Spar Can size: 500ml Energy: 346kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Sodium Cyclamate, Sodium Saccharin Flavour: A well-balanced "original" flavour that isn't overly sweet, but quite tart. Rating: 8/10

Name: Twizza Gemmer Manufacturer: Twizza Can size: 500ml Energy: 377kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 174mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulphame K, Cyclamate, Saccharins, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: You can still taste the sour energy drink flavour but it's augmented by a strong ginger kick. Rating: 8/10

Name:  Monster Pacific Punch Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 973kJ/500ml  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Glucose syrup, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Flavour: Rather similar to Pipeline punch except with an extra berry kick - probably a combination of cherry and raspberry. It's very difficult to figure out individual flavours but the blend is very satisfying. Rating: 10/10  

  Name:  Switch Ginger Pine Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 365kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium Cyclamate, Aspartame, Acesulphame K Other chemicals of interest: Quinoline Yellow, Allura Red Flavour: Prominent pineapple flavour akin to Sparletta with a surprisingly strong ginger kick. Rating: 7/10