Sting Energy
Energy drink
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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]
Gold Rush (with ginseng)
Power Pacq (Gold Rush with Malunggay)
Berry Blast (Strawberry)
Blue Thunder (blue raspberry)
Sting Pro (isotonic, chanh muối flavor)
 Sting Energy Drink | |
| Type | Carbonated energy drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rockstar Inc. (PepsiCo) |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Flavor | Gold 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) |
| Variants | 250 ml bottle (plastic/glass) 300 ml bottle (plastic) 500 ml bottle (plastic) |
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]
The caffeine amount is reported on the international website[4] as 288 mg/L while in Vietnam, the label indicates a range of 145–255 mg/L.[5]
| Nutrient | Per 250 ml serving (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate (sugars) | 17.5 g |
| Fat / Protein | 0 g |
| Sodium | — (not specified) |
| Caffeine | 72 mg (international)
36–64 mg (Vietnam) |
Marketing & sponsorship
In May 2025, Sting Energy became the Official Energy Drink Partner of Formula 1, in a global partnership announced by PepsiCo.[6] 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.[7]
