URBAN LEGEND circulating: Bull sperm in energy drinks The rumor about bull sperm originates from the the fact that Red Bull advertises that it includes taurine, a name that if broken into its constituent parts sounds enough like taur (as in bull) and urine to create a cute little urban legend. In fact taurine is just an amino acid, and the version added to food isnt an animal product at all. The Red Bull brand addresses this urban legend on a FAQ page on its website: IS RED BULL® ENERGY DRINK SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS? Red Bull® Energy Drink is suitable for vegetarians. Red Bull® Energy Drink does not contain any animal products or substances derived from animals. IS RED BULL® ENERGY DRINK GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, WHEAT FREE, DAIRY FREE? Yes, Red Bull® Energy Drink is gluten free, vegan, wheat free, dairy free! IS TAURINE MADE FROM BULLS TESTICLES? IS TAURINE A DERIVATIVE OF BULLS TESTICLES OR SEMEN? The taurine in Red Bull® Energy Drink is a purely synthetic substance produced by pharmaceutical companies and is not derived from animals or animal materials. All ingredients for Red Bull® Energy Drink are synthetically produced by pharmaceutical companies. This guarantees the highest quality.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:25:29 +0000