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Red Bull Pink Wild Berry
Beverages
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Red Bull Pink Wild Berry

Red Bull
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
38g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Bull Pink Wild Berry is a brightly branded, lightly carbonated energy drink sold in 12 fl oz aluminum cans. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated energy-beverage coolers near the front of the store, in the soft drink and sports drink aisle, or on endcaps beside other functional beverages and canned coffees. It reads as a grab-and-go pick for people needing a quick lift: students pulling late nights, gamers on streaming sessions, travelers grabbing a can before a flight, or busy commuters topping off focus before work. Brand positioning leans into performance and lifestyle — Red Bull markets itself to active, time-pressed consumers and youth culture, with sponsorship ties to sports, esports, and extreme events. Labels emphasize functional ingredients (taurine, caffeine, B-vitamins) and eye-catching berry graphics; packaging notes recyclable aluminum and lists both natural and artificial flavors, but there are no organic or kid-specific claims. Health halos come from the B-vitamin listing and the recycled can message, even though the product contains 38 g of sugar and 114 mg of caffeine per 12 oz can. Processing context: this is a highly industrially processed beverage made from refined sugars, isolated ingredients, flavorings and colorants blended and canned. Sensory details: it pours fizzy with a crisp, syrupy sweetness, raspberry and mixed-berry aroma with subtle verbena notes and a juicy finish; the ritual is quick — chill, pop the tab, drink cold or sip across an activity — often consumed for immediate stimulation rather than as part of a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars38g
Added Sugars38g76%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Water,, Sugar,, Glucose,, Citric, Acid,, Taurine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Caffeine,, Colors,, Niacinamide,, Pyridoxine, HCl, (Vitamin, B6),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Colors - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined sugars, isolated additives (taurine, caffeine), artificial colors and flavors and industrial processing steps typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Pink Wild Berry

Well, that really depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' It's packed with sugar—38 grams per can—which is definitely on the higher side. If you're looking for a quick energy boost for a late-night study session or a workout, it might fit the bill, but it's not exactly a daily health elixir.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
back-to-school
road-trip

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