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Red Bull is the Brand name of an Energy Drink that originated in Thailand and, in a version adapted to Austria n tastes, is now popular throughout the world. Sold by Red Bull GmbH as an Energy Drink to combat mental and physical Fatigue , it contains, per 250 ml (8.3 U.S. Fl. Oz. ) serving, about 27 g of Sugar ( Glucose , Sucrose ), 1000 mg of Taurine , 600 mg of Glucuronolactone , B-complex Vitamin s and 80 mg of Caffeine . The caffeine in one serving is less than that found in an average cup of Coffee (typically 100 mg/250-ml cup) or twice as much as found in a can of Coke (40 mg/330-ml can) -around 80 mg per can. A sugar-free version has been available since the beginning of 2003 . Sugar-free Red Bull is sweetened with Aspartame , as opposed to Sucrose and Glucose , as found in original Red Bull. The drink tastes of mixed berries, and is commonly used as mixer in alcoholic drinks such as Vodka and is the base ingredient in the now famous Jagerbomb and Remytini. Almost 1 billion of the slim 250 ml cans were sold in 2000 in over 100 countries, 260 Million of them in the UK . In 2006, more than 3 Billion cans were sold in over 130 countries. 3,903 employees generated 2.6 Billion euros in turnover. Rekord bei Red Bull, ORF online (Austrian national television), 2006 {Link without Title} INGREDIENTS Carbonated Water , Sucrose , Glucose , Sodium Citrate , Taurine , Glucuronolactone , Caffeine , Inositol , ( Niacinamide , Calciumpantothenate , Pyridoxine HCL , Vitamin B12 , Natural And Artificial Flavors , and Colors ) CBC claims Laboratory tests of 80 mg of Caffeine and 1000 mg of Taurine in a standard 250 ml (8.3 fl. oz) can of Red Bull energy drink. {Link without Title} This is a little less than the amount of caffeine found in an average cup of coffee (typically 100 mg/250-ml cup) and about two times as much caffeine as many leading cola drinks. In its natural form, taurine is derived from animal tissue, having been first isolated from bull (''Bos taurus'') bile; however, the taurine used in the Red Bull drink is produced synthetically. It is also the first energy drink to list Glucuronolactone in its ingredient list. HEALTH CONCERNS Red Bull is subject to numerous unproven claims of adverse health effects, most of which are , Norway , France , Uruguay and Iceland , but not Sweden. Due to the link with Taurine , only energy drinks without taurine are sold in France , but Infant Formula sold there (and worldwide) is commonly supplemented with taurine. ORIGINS n bottle with both 'Krating Daeng' and 'Red Bull' on the label]] The origins of Red Bull are often disputed. The original Red Bull drink was developed in 1962 by , an earlier energy drink that had been introduced to Thailand from Japan . Krating Daeng sales soared across Asia in the 1970s and 1980s , especially among Truck Drivers , Construction Workers and Farmers . Truck drivers used to drink redbull to stay awake during the long late night drive. The Working Class image was boosted by Sponsorship of Thai Boxing matches, where the Logo of two red bulls charging each other was often on display. The Thai product was transformed into a n Formula that has taken almost half of the US market for Energy Drinks , and up to 80 % of the Market in some other countries. In addition to owning half of Red Bull GmbH, Chaleo and his son continue to market the original formula across Asia. In 2006, Forbes Magazine listed Chaleo as being the 292nd richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of over $2.5 billion'Billionaires, #292 Chaleo Yoovidhya, Forbes , 2006 while Mateschitz was listed at number 317.''''Billionaires, #317 Dietrich Mateschitz''', Forbes , 2006 [http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/DGAD.html The headquarters of Red Bull GmbH are located in Fuschl Am See , Austria. OTHER RED BULL PRODUCTS The Red Bull company also distributes and markets a number of other drinks in the United Kingdom including the Carpe Diem range of herbal soft beverages, and the Sabai Wine Spritzer (the latter in association with the Thai Siam Winery in Thailand) The original Thai ''Krating Daeng'' is often available in many Asian Grocery Stores in New Zealand , Australia and Canada . It is usually cheaper than the domestic (mainstream Red Bull) variety. Government mandated Nutrition Fact labels are usually added by the importer. |
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