Energy Safari South Africa

Manufacturer: Energy Beverages LLC Can size: 500ml Energy: 67kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 200mg Sweeteners: Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Strongly fruity acid lemon taste with a hint of cady. Rating: 8/10

Name:  Monster Ultra "White" Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 50kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucralose, Acesulfame K Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: Kind of similar to Monster Ultra Sunrise, but less orange-y with a stronger lemon tingle. Rating: 7/10  

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:  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

  Name: Bioplus Cloudy Lemon Manufacturer: Adcock Ingram Healthcare Can size: 440ml Energy: 80kJ/500ml  (LOW) Caffeine: 160mg/500ml Sweeteners: Acesulfame K, Cyclamates, Saccharins Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: A very authentic tasting lemon flavour, although the non-nutritive sweetener taste was quite prominent as well. Rating: 6/10

Name:  Dragon Xtreme Citrus Manufacturer: Kingsley Can size: 500ml Energy: 330kJ  (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulphame K, Sodium cyclamate, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Quinoline Yellow Flavour: Mostly lemon, though they seem afraid to commit to that. Somewhat anaemic in the flavour department. Rating: 6/10

Name:  Monster The Doctor Manufacturer: Monster Can size: 500ml Energy: 949kJ/500ml  (VERY HIGH) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Glucose, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: The lemon's tartness is much more distinct than the orange. The taste is very zesty and fruity, with a lingering tingle in your mouth as an aftertaste. Rating: 10/10

  Name: Dragon Xtreme Dry Lemon Manufacturer: Kingsley Can size: 500ml Energy: 330kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 150mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Acesulfame-K, Sodium cyclamate, Sucralose Other chemicals of interest: Quinoline Yellow Flavour: Extremely dry, extremely bitter lemon flavour. Surprisingly pleasant! Rating: 8/10

  Name: Switch Lemon Meringue Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 320mg (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sucrose, Sodium cyclamate, Acesulphame K, Sodium Saccharin Other chemicals of interest:  Flavour: The initial sensation is very creamy. As it goes down, the lemon flavour asserts itself more. Would probably be a ten, but there is a strong bitter aftertaste from the non-nutrative sweeteners. Rating: 8/10

Name: Switch Dry Lemon  Manufacturer: Switch Can size: 500ml Energy: 355kJ (MEDIUM) Caffeine: 160mg Sweeteners: Sugar, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulphame K, Aspartame Other chemicals of interest: Quinoline Yellow, Brilliant Blue Flavour: A very balanced lemon soda taste - not too tart or sweet. Rating: 9/10