Is Monster - Lewis Hamilton vegan?

Monster,Monster Energy · Barcode 5060337508872 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

Unconfirmed: flavourings, unspecified processing aid, niacin

We found no confirmed animal-derived ingredient, but the origin or meaning of flavourings, unspecified processing aid, niacin is unresolved. This is not a confirmed vegan result.

What needs checkingflavourings, unspecified processing aid, niacin, L-carnitine-L-tartrate
29 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-07-29

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Original label (source language)

Wasser, Zucker, Glukosesirup, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure, Weinsäure), Kohlensäure, Taurin (0,4%), Aromen, Geschmacksverstärker (Erythrit), Säureregulatoren (Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Magnesiumcarbonate), Konservierungsstoffe (Sorbinsäure, Benzoesäure), Koffein (0,03%) Süßungsmittel (Sucralose), Vitaminmischung (Nicotinsäureamid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12), Farbstoff (Anthocyane), L-Carnitin-L-Tartrat (0,004%), Inosit

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

flavourings

Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.

unspecified processing aid

The exact processing ingredient and its source are not listed.

niacin

Niacin is normally synthesized, but the manufacturing source is not confirmed by this ingredient list.

L-carnitine-L-tartrate

The source or production method of L-carnitine-L-tartrate can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Acid

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

taurine

Taurine is usually synthetic in food products, but its source is not confirmed here.

Acidity regulator

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Sweetener

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

riboflavin

Riboflavin can be produced by fermentation or other processes; the manufacturing source is not confirmed here.

vitamin b12

Vitamin B12 is commonly produced by microbial fermentation, but its carrier and manufacturing source are not stated.

Colour

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Recognised ingredient entries (29)
wasserzuckerglukosesirupsäuerungsmittelcitronensäureweinsäurekohlensäuretaurinaromengeschmacksverstärkererythritsäureregulatorennatriumhydrogencarbonatmagnesiumcarbonatekonservierungsstoffesorbinsäurebenzoesäurekoffeinsüßungsmittelsucralosevitaminmischungnicotinsäureamidvitamin b6riboflavinvitamin b12farbstoffanthocyanel carnitin l tartratinosit

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Declared allergens in the record

No allergen information is recorded. This is not an allergen-free claim.

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

e163e200e210e290e330e334e500e500iie955e968

Labels reported by the source

palm oil freenon veganvegetarian status unknown

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
Not available
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
Not rated
Indicator inputs
Insufficient data

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy19 kcal
Carbohydrate5.2 g
Sugars4.2 g
Salt0.12 g
Sodium0.048 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

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Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Monster,Monster Energy product?

No. This page covers Monster - Lewis Hamilton, barcode 5060337508872. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of flavourings, unspecified processing aid, niacin, L-carnitine-L-tartrate, Acid, taurine, Acidity regulator, Sweetener, riboflavin, vitamin b12, Colour needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 5060337508872 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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