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How do you test an energy drink for sugar or caffeine yourself?
I want to do a test to see if the labels on certain energy drinks are true. How do you test for sugar, caffeine etc.?
I want to do a test to see if the labels on certain energy drinks are true. How do you test for sugar, caffeine etc.?
August 20th, 2010 - 17:58
Unless you have your own lab, you don’t.
August 20th, 2010 - 18:12
UM…duh…drink it…
August 20th, 2010 - 18:19
You need to burn it and measure the heat in a calorimeter. A calculation will determine the amount of carbs. Ask the people in the chemistry section to explain.
Enjoy…