Sinhasys
No. 027 · Drinks · Added 16 Aug 2026

Ride Energy Drink

Ride (Cargills) · 250 ml (1 can)
21.75g sugar/ serving → 87% of adult daily limit
89kcal/serving

A slightly smaller sugar hit than Red Bull, but this one adds sodium benzoate as a preservative alongside the same caffeine dose.

Contains caffeine (80 mg/can)Contains preservative sodium benzoateNo age-restriction statement visible in the photographed section
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar21.75g / serving
Adult87%
Child 9–13109%
Child 4–8145%
sodium237.5mg / serving
Adult12%
Child 9–1316%
Child 4–820%
Saturated fat0g / serving
Adult0%
Child 9–130%
Child 4–80%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy89 kcal
Total carbohydrates22 g
Dietary fibre—
Total sugar21.75 g
Protein0.25 g
Total fat0 g
— saturated0 g
— trans0 g
Sodium237.5 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Citric Acid (INS 330), Sodium Citrate (INS 331), Taurine (400 mg/100 ml), Caffeine (32 mg/100 ml), Natural Caramel Colour (INS 150c), Inositol, Artificial (Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Vanilla) Flavours, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Permitted Preservative – Sodium Benzoate (INS 211)

Sodium Citrate (INS 331)
Acidity regulator/buffering salt derived from citric acid. Low concern, minor sodium contributor.
Natural Caramel Colour (INS 150c)
Ammonia-process caramel colour class. Low concern, distinct from the sulphite-ammonia Class IV (INS 150d) that carries the 4-MEI flag.
Inositol
Naturally occurring carbohydrate-like compound also found in the body and many whole foods. No established safety concern at energy-drink levels.
Sodium Benzoate (INS 211)
Common preservative, generally recognised as safe. Can form trace benzene when combined with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) plus heat/light — a longstanding, low-level concern; typical exposure considered well within safe limits by regulators.
Caffeine
Stimulant. Guidance generally advises against regular caffeine intake for young children; this pack states "not recommended for children under 3."
Taurine
Amino-sulfonic acid the body also produces naturally. Considered safe at typical energy-drink levels; long-term interaction with caffeine in adolescents is less studied.
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.