V (drink)

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A 250ml can of V

V is an energy drink brand produced by Frucor since August 1997. V has a market share over 60% in New Zealand and 53% in Australia,[1] making it the most popular brand of energy drink in both countries. V is available in four varieties, each sold in both 250 mL cans, 350 mL glass bottles and limited edition 300 mL aluminium bottles. V is also exported to the United Kingdom in cans, where it has seen increasing popularity since 2001.

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V (1997)
Sugarfree V (2003)
Black V (2004)
Berry V (2005, New Zealand and Australia only)

From left: Berry V, Black V, V (Regular), Sugarfree V

**Nutritional information (per 100 mL)** :
	V	Sugarfree V	Black V	Berry V
Caffeine	31 mg	31 mg	31 mg	24 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.49 mg	0.49 mg	0.49 mg	0.49 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.9 mg	2.9 mg	2.9 mg	2.9 mg
Vitamin B6	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	0.46 mg
Vitamin B12	0.57 µg	0.57 µg	0.57 µg	0.57 µg
Pantothenic acid	0.7 mg	0.7 mg	0.7 mg	0.7 mg
Taurine	200 mg	200 mg	400 mg	200 mg
Glucuronolactone	25 mg	25 mg	25 mg	25 mg
Inositol	20 mg	20 mg	20 mg	none / unstated