Nicotine, eh? That's why it tastes so nasty?! LOL!
Not nicotine per se, but Vitamin B3 (Niacin), which is also called nicotinic acid. Niacin is a common ingredient in most energy drinks. Taurine is probably what gives Bacchus/Red Bull their distinctive taste though.
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Nicotine, eh? That's why it tastes so nasty?! LOL!
ReplyDeleteNot nicotine per se, but Vitamin B3 (Niacin), which is also called nicotinic acid. Niacin is a common ingredient in most energy drinks.
ReplyDeleteTaurine is probably what gives Bacchus/Red Bull their distinctive taste though.
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