06.09.2024, 09:34
Roskachestvo discovered undeclared dyes in energy drinks
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS Roskachestvo conducted a study of 20 popular energy brands and found undeclared synthetic dyes in the Lit Energy drink, yeast in Bombbar and excess sugars in Burn, the organization told RIA Novosti.
They clarified that the following trademarks were selected for the study: Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, Flash Up, Gorilla, Tornado, Russian Army, Baikal, Jaguar, Genesis, Volt, E-ON, HotCat, Target, Black Monster, Drive Me, Burn, Scooter, Pulse Up, Bombbar, Lit Energy. The research program included 57 indicators of quality, safety and reliability of labeling. Experts assessed the amount of caffeine, sugar and other components contained in energy drinks that prolong activity. "During the study, yeast was detected in the Bombbar drink, as well as an excess in the number of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (CMAFAnM). Undeclared sodium benzoate was found in the same drink. In the "Scooter" energy industry, the labeling does not indicate the presence of taurine, although in fact it is present in the composition. In the energy sector, Pulse Up does not contain l-carnitine, but it is indicated in the labeling," the organization said. Roskachestvo also revealed violations in the composition of the so-called "energy from popular bloggers" - Lit Energy. "Undeclared synthetic dyes were found in its composition, including "yellow sunset FCF E110".
In accordance with the technical regulations "Food products in terms of their labeling", it must be accompanied by a note about the negative impact on the attention and concentration of children. It is worth noting that this mark is on the label, but the dye itself is not specified in the composition, which is a violation," the experts explained.
As for sugars, according to the advanced standard of Roskachestvo, no more than 12.5 grams per 100 milliliters are allowed. "In the energy companies Burn and Lit Energy, this indicator was at the level of 14.67 and 13.97 grams, respectively. In all other drinks, sugars were less than 12.5 grams per 100 milliliters," the organization said.
During the study, experts found out that one can of energy (in terms of 0.5 liters of volume) contains 114-170 milligrams of caffeine. "WHO does not recommend consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. The European and American Food Safety Associations define safe caffeine intake as follows: no more than 400 milligrams per day, no more than 200 milligrams at a time and no more than 3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. But you need to understand that we are talking about the total amount of caffeine (it is found in coffee, tea, energy drinks and some medicines, as well as in the popular Coca-Cola and its analogues)," the experts said.
They clarified that the following trademarks were selected for the study: Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, Flash Up, Gorilla, Tornado, Russian Army, Baikal, Jaguar, Genesis, Volt, E-ON, HotCat, Target, Black Monster, Drive Me, Burn, Scooter, Pulse Up, Bombbar, Lit Energy. The research program included 57 indicators of quality, safety and reliability of labeling. Experts assessed the amount of caffeine, sugar and other components contained in energy drinks that prolong activity. "During the study, yeast was detected in the Bombbar drink, as well as an excess in the number of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (CMAFAnM). Undeclared sodium benzoate was found in the same drink. In the "Scooter" energy industry, the labeling does not indicate the presence of taurine, although in fact it is present in the composition. In the energy sector, Pulse Up does not contain l-carnitine, but it is indicated in the labeling," the organization said. Roskachestvo also revealed violations in the composition of the so-called "energy from popular bloggers" - Lit Energy. "Undeclared synthetic dyes were found in its composition, including "yellow sunset FCF E110".
In accordance with the technical regulations "Food products in terms of their labeling", it must be accompanied by a note about the negative impact on the attention and concentration of children. It is worth noting that this mark is on the label, but the dye itself is not specified in the composition, which is a violation," the experts explained.
As for sugars, according to the advanced standard of Roskachestvo, no more than 12.5 grams per 100 milliliters are allowed. "In the energy companies Burn and Lit Energy, this indicator was at the level of 14.67 and 13.97 grams, respectively. In all other drinks, sugars were less than 12.5 grams per 100 milliliters," the organization said.
During the study, experts found out that one can of energy (in terms of 0.5 liters of volume) contains 114-170 milligrams of caffeine. "WHO does not recommend consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. The European and American Food Safety Associations define safe caffeine intake as follows: no more than 400 milligrams per day, no more than 200 milligrams at a time and no more than 3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. But you need to understand that we are talking about the total amount of caffeine (it is found in coffee, tea, energy drinks and some medicines, as well as in the popular Coca-Cola and its analogues)," the experts said.
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