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Zero Ultra
Monster Energy
Barcode 0070847012474
CAUTIONIs Zero Ultra safe?
Zero Ultra by Monster Energy is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Benzoic Acid (EU); Erythritol (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Benzoic Acidmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits benzoic acid (E210) only in specified food categories at set maximum levels and prohibits it in foods for infants and young children; the US permits broader use.
Erythritollow
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
As a polyol, erythritol (E968) triggers the EU/UK mandatory warning 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects' on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US requires no equivalent label.
Cleaner swaps for Zero Ultra
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Doc Pop with Caffeine 12-pack
OLIPOP
Natural caffeine from green tea, prebiotic fiber, no artificial colors.
GURU Organic Energy Drink 12-pack
GURU
USDA Organic, green tea + guayusa, no artificial flavors or colors.
Mati Sparkling Organic Energy 12-pack
Mati
Organic guayusa, real fruit juice, no taurine or artificial dyes.
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Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PANAX GINSENG FLAVOR, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, CAFFEINE, SUCRALOSE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), NIACINAMIDE (VIT. B3), D-CALCIUM POTASSIUM (VIT. B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6), CYANOCOBALMIN (VIT. B12).
Common questions
Is Zero Ultra banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Zero Ultra is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Benzoic Acid, Erythritol are banned or restricted in other regions: Benzoic Acid (EU); Erythritol (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Zero Ultra are flagged?
Benzoic Acid: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits benzoic acid (E210) only in specified food categories at set maximum levels and prohibits it in foods for infants and young children; the US permits broader use. Erythritol: As a polyol, erythritol (E968) triggers the EU/UK mandatory warning 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects' on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US requires no equivalent label.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Zero Ultra?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Doc Pop with Caffeine 12-pack (OLIPOP), GURU Organic Energy Drink 12-pack (GURU), Mati Sparkling Organic Energy 12-pack (Mati). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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