Sting Energy

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Sting Energy Drink
Type Carbonated energy drink
Manufacturer Rockstar Inc. (PepsiCo)
Introduced2002
FlavorGold Rush (original)
Gold Rush (with ginseng)
Power Pacq (Gold Rush with Malunggay)
Berry Blast (Strawberry)
Blue Thunder (blue raspberry)
Sting Pro (isotonic, chanh muối flavor)
Variants250 ml bottle (plastic/glass)
300 ml bottle (plastic)
500 ml bottle (plastic)

Sting Energy (or simply Sting) is a carbonated energy drink produced by Rockstar Inc. (acquired by PepsiCo in 2020). The drink is sold primarily in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa, and is available in several flavors including Gold Rush, Power Pacq (with Malunggay), Berry Blast (Strawberry), and Blue Thunder (Blue Raspberry). [1]

Contents

Ingredients

Typical ingredients include carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, artificial flavor, maltodextrin, sodium citrate, sodium hexametaphosphate, potassium sorbate, caffeine, sodium benzoate, tartrazine, inositol, calcium disodium EDTA, modified food starch, Panax ginseng extract, niacinamide, sunset yellow FCF, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and cyanocobalamin.

Nutritional information

Typical values (per 100 ml): 28 kcal, 7 g carbohydrate (all sugars), 0 g fat, 0 g protein. [2] Consumer nutrition tools report approximately 28 kcal in 100 ml of Sting, equating to about 70 kcal per 250 ml serving. [3]

NutrientPer 250 ml serving (approx.)
Energy70 kcal
Carbohydrate (sugars)17.5 g
Fat / Protein0 g
Sodium— (not specified)

| caffeine || — 72mg |}

Marketing & Sponsorship

In May 2025, Sting Energy became the Official Energy Drink Partner of Formula 1, in a global partnership announced by PepsiCo. [4] The collaboration stemmed from a viral moment when DJ Armin van Buuren noticed that the sound of “Stinggg” echoed in a Formula 1 engine note, sparking widespread attention and leading to the official sponsorship. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "How Sting Energy Drink Is Winning The Market Despite Competition?". The Business Rule. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sting Energy nutrition facts". Open Food Facts. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Calories in Energy Drink by Sting". MyNetDiary. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "PepsiCo, Sting Energy unveil global partnership with Formula 1". Beverage Industry. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Sound of Speed: Sting Energy, a PepsiCo energy drink, hits the track with Formula 1" (Press release). PR Newswire. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
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