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Ultra Blue Hawaiian
Monster Energy
Barcode 0070847898245
CAUTIONIs Ultra Blue Hawaiian safe?
Ultra Blue Hawaiian by Monster Energy is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 3 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Acacia Gum; Erythritol (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (3)
Sodium Benzoatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.
Acacia Gumlow
Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
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.
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Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, citric acid, taurine, erythritol, sodium citrate, natural flavors, L-carnitine L-tartrate, potassium sorbate, caffeine, acesulfame potassium, sodium benzoate, sucralose, gum arabic, D-calcium pantothenate, inositol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, blue 1.
Common questions
Is Ultra Blue Hawaiian banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Ultra Blue Hawaiian is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Sodium Benzoate, Acacia Gum, Erythritol are banned or restricted in other regions: Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Acacia Gum; Erythritol (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Ultra Blue Hawaiian are flagged?
Sodium Benzoate: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur. Acacia Gum: Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress. 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 Ultra Blue Hawaiian?
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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