Monster Energy Drink was first introduced by Monster Beverage Corporation (originally Hansen Natural Corporation) in April 2002. It was developed to cater to the growing energy drink market, dominated by brands like Red Bull. Monster quickly gained popularity due to its branding, larger can size, and marketing efforts focused on extreme sports, music, and lifestyle events.

Origin:

• Company: Monster Beverage Corporation (formerly Hansen Natural Corporation)
• Country: United States
• Year of Introduction: 2002

Monster Energy Drink (250ml) Specifications:

1. Volume: 250ml (milliliters)
2. Caffeine Content: 32mg/100ml (Approx. 80mg in 250ml can)
3. Ingredients (may vary slightly by region):
   • Carbonated water
   • Sucrose, glucose
   • Citric acid
   • Taurine
   • Sodium citrate
   • Natural flavors
   • Caffeine
   • L-Carnitine
   • Panax ginseng root extract
   • Guarana extract
   • Inositol
   • Sodium chloride
   • Colorings
   • Vitamins (B2, B3, B6, B12)
4. Sugar Content: Typically contains around 11g of sugar per 100ml (approx. 27.5g in 250ml can)
5. Energy: Roughly 45 calories per 100ml (approx. 113 calories in a 250ml can)
6. Flavors: Available in various flavors, but the classic variant is the most common.
7. Packaging: Typically sold in a black can with the iconic green Monster logo.

The 250ml size is often a smaller version of the regular 500ml Monster can, making it more portable while offering a similar energy boost.