Thums Up
Thums Up Charged - Berry Bolt, 2X Caffeine
250 ml
250 ml
Ingredients
Allergen Information
Nutritional Summary
The product scores very poorly due to its extremely high added sugar content. A single 250ml serving contains 38.25g of sugar, which is 76.5% of the FSSAI's recommended daily allowance. It provides no nutritional value in terms of protein, fiber, or micronutrients, and contains artificial coloring. It is essentially sugar water with caffeine.
Nutritional Facts per 100g
Protein
0 g
of RDA
Very low in Protein. This is not a significant source.
Dietary Fiber
0 g
of RDA
Very low in Dietary Fiber. This is not a significant source.
Carbohydrates
15.4 g
of RDA
Contributes 5% of daily Carbohydrates needs.
Energy
62 kcal
of RDA
Contributes 3% of daily Energy needs.
Total Fat
0 g
of RDA
Contributes 0% of daily Total Fat needs.
Saturated Fat
0 g
of RDA
Low in Saturated Fat. Good choice for restricted diets.
Trans Fat
0 g
of RDA
Low in Trans Fat. Good choice for restricted diets.
Cholesterol
0 mg
of RDA
Low in Cholesterol. Good choice for restricted diets.
Sodium
13.8 mg
of RDA
Low in Sodium. Good choice for restricted diets.
Sugar
15.3 g
of RDA
Acceptable levels of Sugar.
%RDA: Percentage of Recommended Dietary Allowance based on FSSAI/ICMR guidelines for a 2000 kcal diet.
Healthy Recipe Ideas
Charged Berry Spritzer
1. Fill a large glass with ice cubes. 2. Pour 100ml of Charged Berry Bolt into the glass. 3. Top with 150ml of plain sparkling water or club soda. 4. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice before serving.
Health Benefits
Dilutes the drink with zero-calorie soda, effectively reducing the sugar and caffeine intake per glass.
Berry Bolt Iced Tea Cooler
1. Prepare a glass of unsweetened black or green iced tea and let it cool. 2. Fill a tall glass with ice. 3. Pour 125ml of the iced tea and 125ml of Charged Berry Bolt. 4. Stir well to combine.
Health Benefits
Cuts the sugar content by half and adds the antioxidant benefits of tea to the beverage.
Additive Analysis
The product contains INS 129 (Allura Red AC), an artificial color permitted by FSSAI, but which can be a concern for some consumers, particularly children. The acidity regulators are generally considered safe. The high caffeine content (61.5 mg/serving) requires caution for children, pregnant women, and caffeine-sensitive individuals.
Preservatives
Artificial Colors
Artificial Flavors
Marketing Claims
The claim '2X CAFFEINE KICK' is ambiguous as it does not specify what it is being compared to, which can be misleading for consumers. The branding 'CHARGED' accurately reflects the high-sugar, high-caffeine nature of the drink, but it glorifies the 'energy rush' while downplaying the significant negative health impact of the high sugar load.