Members Anderton Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 Apparently traces of the active alkaloids of cocaine were found in Red Bull. Coca Cola supposedly uses cocaine derivatives in its drinks, but not the active part that makes you jumpy, just elements that provide flavor. So, the rumor is that Germany is going to pull Red Bull off the shelves...which I guess means that the dance scene is going to get a lot less interesting for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 Don't the German's ban a lot of foreign beers for various reasons? I've read stories of protectionism and companies trying to fight it to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaux Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 I live in a very hot place... and when i am really thirsty there is only one thing that makes it for me... Red Bull now i wonder if it really puts off my thirst or just makes me forget about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 They banned Red Bull Cola which is Red Bull's "cola" drink. As the most of "Cola" drinks, it has some syrups coming from the COCA plant. It was informed that some scientists found that the Coca extracts used in the Cola drink had some traces of the alcaloid cocaine is created from. For those who are counting, according the the trace amounts found, you'd have to drink over 3,000 gallons of red Bull Cola to feel any reactions at all to the cocaine found. At 45mg of caffeine per 12 ounce can, that would also give you a deadly dose of caffeine, plus, of course, you would be drowned well before that point. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nerol1st Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 I heard Germany sucks all around... Yeah just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members halljams Posted May 27, 2009 Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've never had a red bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted May 27, 2009 Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've never had a red bull. Its a drink from Austria and tastes similar to camel piss, alpine camel piss that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Its a drink from Austria and tastes similar to camel piss, alpine camel piss that is ... I wonder how can you know that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dylan Walters Posted May 27, 2009 Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 I read the same thing yesterday. The funny thing is that I just got back from Germany after spending the weekend in Berlin and most gas stations that I stopped at sold both Red Bull and Red Bull Cola. I picked up some regular Red Bull since I haven't been able to find it in Denmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amplayer Posted May 29, 2009 Members Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hmm. The country that allows hard porn on everyday television is simultaneously worried about a trace amount of alkaloids of coca plant. I just don't get it.Although I'm conservative, I agree with the Libertarians on the issue of drugs. If people are dumb enough to poison themselves, why should we stop them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted May 29, 2009 Members Share Posted May 29, 2009 For those who are counting, according the the trace amounts found, you'd have to drink over 3,000 gallons of red Bull Cola to feel any reactions at all to the cocaine found. At 45mg of caffeine per 12 ounce can, that would also give you a deadly dose of caffeine, plus, of course, you would be drowned well before that point.And 20 minutes later you're down on the corner trying to buy another 3,000 gallons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted May 29, 2009 Members Share Posted May 29, 2009 ... I wonder how can you know that... Survey in Sahara* * The desert, not that Venezuelan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted May 30, 2009 Members Share Posted May 30, 2009 I thought it tasted like transmission fluid mixed with sulphuric acid - - sort of like Mike's Hard Lemonade. Can't vouch for it's similarity to camel piss though - - I've never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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