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Red Bull Sugar Free Amber Strawberry Apricot
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Red Bull Sugar Free Amber Strawberry Apricot

Red Bull
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
0g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Bull Sugar Free Amber Strawberry Apricot is a 12 fl oz lightly carbonated energy can that pairs bright fruit-forward flavors (strawberry, apricot and a touch of peach) with a sugar-free, high-caffeine formula (114 mg per can). In American grocery stores you’ll typically find it in the refrigerated energy drink cooler or stacked in the beverage aisle near other energy drinks, sports drinks and sodas — often adjacent to single-serve coffee drinks and electrolyte beverages. It’s a grab-and-go item for commuters, gamers, students pulling an all-nighter, road-trippers and fitness-minded shoppers who want a stimulant without sugar. Red Bull’s brand positioning emphasizes performance, adventure and youth culture; marketing skews toward active adults, athletes and gamers, with sponsorships in extreme sports and esports reinforcing an energetic, on-the-move image. Labeling leans into health halos like “sugar-free” and B-vitamin fortification (B3, B5, B6, B12), but there are no organic or natural-only certifications and the can includes both “natural and artificial flavors,” colors and non-caloric sweeteners. Packaging is the classic recyclable aluminum Red Bull can — cold, metallic, easy to stash in a backpack or cooler — and the sensory profile is brisk and effervescent, with a light mouthfeel, fruity aroma and a sweet aftertaste from sucralose and acesulfame K rather than sugar. Rituals around this product are utilitarian and social: cracked open before a study session, sipped during a long drive, or consumed quickly for an energy boost. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated, ready-to-drink product with multiple additives and engineered flavor/sweetness systems.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Taurine,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Bicarbonate, (Baking, Soda),, Magnesium, Carbonate,, Colors,, Caffeine,, Sucralose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Acesulfame, K,, Niacinamide,, Pyridoxine, Hcl, (Vitamin, B6),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B12.

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 multiple industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, stabilizers) and is a ready-to-drink formulated beverage, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Sugar Free Amber Strawberry Apricot

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? This drink is low in calories and sugar, making it a good option if you're looking to cut down on those. However, it does contain artificial ingredients, so if you're aiming for a diet full of whole foods, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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game-day-prep

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