Table 1.
Energy drink preservatives and artificial colors (Source: https://www.caffeineinformer.com/energy-drink-ingredients, modified)
| Ingredient | Effect |
|---|---|
| Benzoic acid | preservative, prevents mold |
| Blue 1 | artificial coloring |
| Brominated vegetable oil | emulsifier |
| Calcium disodium EDTA | preservative and sequestrant |
| Caramel color | food coloring |
| Citric acid | food coloring |
| Ester Gum | emulsifier |
| Gum arabic | food coloring |
| Monopotassium phosphate | buffering and neutralizing agent |
| Potassium benzoate | preservative |
| Potassium sorbate | preservative |
| Sodium citrate | acidity regulator |
| Sodium hexametaphosphate | emulsifier |
| Sorbic acid | preservative |
| Red 40 | artificial coloring |
| Yellow 5 | artificial coloring |
| Yellow 6 | artificial coloring |