Rubicon RAW Orange & Mango Energy Drink, 20% Fruit Juice, High Caffiene with B-Vitamins, Ginseng & Guarana, No Artificial Colours or Flavours, Reduce Tiredness & Boost Energy - 12 x 500ml Cans

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Rubicon Raw went viral in 2020. The drinks are everywhere you look. With the hype surrounding them, you can’t help but wonder if they’re worth it.

For example, the Rubicon Mango contains mango puree, whereas the Rubicon Passion Fruit contains passion fruit juice from concentrate. The other ingredients in Rubicon drinks include stabilisers, flavourings, sweeteners and vitamins. The protein and salt content is very low for all of the drinks, with less than 0.5g per 100ml. And finally, all of the drinks (apart from the sparkling flavours) are a good source of Vitamin C, providing 30mg per serving. Is Rubicon healthy or not? Ginseng, in its fresh form, is a type of root popular in traditional Chinese medicine. It’s widely taken for its antioxidant properties and possible increases in mental performance and energy levels, although many of its health benefits remain unproven. Carbonated Water, Sugar, Passion Fruit Juice from Concentrate (4%), Stabilisers (Gellan Gum, Pectin, Gum Arabic, Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosins), Acid (Malic Acid), Flavourings, Preservatives (E452i, E202), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Colour (Beta Carotene), Sweetener (Sucralose) While they may sometimes get a bad rap, the best energy drinks have plenty of positives. They offer an alternative stimulant for those who don’t enjoy the taste of coffee – or its high price – when out and about. Energy drinks also tend to come in a variety of tasty and interesting flavours, offer a significant caffeine boost that even some stronger coffees fail to match and are easily portable and storable for long periods of time. Another interesting thing about energy drinks is the tight-knit communities and fan-followings they sometimes develop due to their fun, maximalist aesthetics and sponsorship of extreme sports and up-and-coming music scenes.

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Rubicon Raw Energy has four unique flavours, but you’ll find the same basic ingredients underneath the taste. Note: With this being the highest concentration caffine beverage on our list, we would encourage you to employ caution and restraint when consuiming it. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines as well as any advice you may have received from healthcare professionals. There are four drinks in the Rubicon Raw Energy line– Cherry and Pomegranate, Raspberry and Blueberry, Orange and Mango, and Apple and Guava. The ingredient list would’ve been perfect if it weren’t for the odd choice of sweetener. While Sucralose is a great sugar alternative, it can cause digestive issues and has been known to cause insulin spikes in Diabetics. Stevia is fruit-based and would have been a more natural alternative.

Green Coffee is at the centre of the Rubicon Raw formula, and it contains chlorogenic acid, which has many health benefits like lowering blood pressure and increasing metabolism. It also contains less caffeine than regular coffee and delivers a slower, more sustained release of energy.

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Guarana extract can help reduce fatigue, improve focus, and has many other benefits, while Ginseng is widely regarded as a miracle drug. It increases energy levels, improves cognitive function, and lowers blood sugar. Finally, the Rubicon Raw Energy drink contains caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that can cause jitters, anxiety and insomnia. It is important to limit caffeine intake to 400 mg per day. A can of Rubicon Raw Energy contains 80 mg of caffeine, which is well within the recommended limit. However, people who are sensitive to caffeine may want to avoid this drink. At best, energy drinks can help you feel more awake, giving you a boost after consumption. However, feeling energised and feeling focused are two different things. At 32mg of caffeine per 100ml, Red Bull provides a reliable caffeine boost alongside taurine and B vitamins. While regular Red Bull tastes perfectly nice, this Red Edition watermelon variant has a tastier and more interesting fruity flavour. Also available are the Tropical Edition (tropical flavour), Coconut Edition (coconut-berry flavour) and Summer Edition (apricot-strawberry flavour). For those cutting down on sugar, you’ll be happy to know the tropical variant also has a sugar-free option available. The table below displays the nutritional information (per 100ml) for Rubicon mango, passionfruit, and Lychee flavour still drinks as well as one sparkling variety.

Overall, Rubicon drinks are safe to consume. However, if you are concerned about any of the ingredients, you should speak to your doctor or a registered dietitian before drinking them. Rubicon juices – Nutritional information Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer and some studies have also linked artificial sweeteners to health problems such as weight gain and diabetes. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects. Lucozade Alert matches the standard 32mg per 100ml caffeine content of its competitors, while also containing vitamin B3, alternatively known as niacin. What makes Lucozade Alert stand out is its flavour, giving you that well-loved glucosey taste that made the original a household name, now with an additional caffeine boost. If you want to stray a little from the classic flavours, Alert is also available in Tropical and Cherry Blast flavours.Some people may also be concerned about the artificial sweeteners used in Rubicon drinks. These include Sucralose and Acesulfame K. Red Bull is one of the most well-known and popular high-caffeine brands on the market and has become synonymous with energy drinks. The company is also known for its support of high-octane sports, record-breaking stunts and up-and-coming electronic musicians. Other ingredients that may be of concern include flavouring. Some flavourings, such as artificial raspberry flavouring, have been linked to cancer in animals. Vitamins B3 (Niacin), B6 and B12 Contribute to Normal Energy-Yielding Metabolism and the Reduction of Tiredness and Fatigue. Brand Marketing Water, Passion Fruit Juice from Concentrate (13%), Sugar, Fructose, Stabiliser (Pectin), Flavourings, Vitamin C, Acid (Citric Acid), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K)