NOS (drink)
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| NOS High Performance Energy Drink | |
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| Type | Energy drink |
| Manufacturer | Coca Cola Company |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Variants | NOS Sugar Free NOS Fruit Punch NOS Grape NOS Powershot |
| Related products | SoBe, Red Bull, Bawls |
NOS Energy Drink is an energy drink sometimes distributed in a bottle designed to look like a NOS (Nitrous Oxide Systems) cartridge. It is distributed by the High Performance Beverage Company (recently acquired by the Coca Cola company.) NOS is available in 11 and 16 oz. aluminum cans, 11 oz. and 22 oz. resealable bottle forms and as a 2-ounce "Powershot".
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[edit] Marketing
The drink is named after a brand of nitrous oxide used to boost cars in performance and during races. It is very common to see the name featured on cars in their commercials. The site also sponsors a mini video section that features consumers doing crazy stunts and other odd things. A "Rate Your Ride" feature is also established for amateur and professional drivers to showcase their cars. Recently NOS energy drink became the title sponsor for professional time attack and drag racer Chris Rado, Formula D professional drifter Chris Forsberg for the 2008 season, and will also sponsor NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch's #51 Toyota Tundra in the Craftsman Truck Series and Stanton Barrett's #50 Chevrolet Impala SS in the Sprint Cup Series in 2008. It has gained popularity in most cities.
[edit] Ingredients
Regular Version: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Natural Passionfruit Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, D-Ribose, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Pectin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Inositol, Gum Arabic, Monopotassium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ester Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Calcium Disodium Salt of EDTA (protects freshness), Sucralose, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta-Carotene (Color), Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Sugar Free Version: Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Natural Passionfruit Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, D-Ribose, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Pectin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Inositol, Gum Arabic, Monopotassium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Ester Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Calcium Disodium Salt of EDTA (protects freshness), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta-Carotene (Color), Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Regular Version (Canada): Medicinal (per 650mL): Taurine 2750mg, Caffeine 343mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5.5mg, Vitamin B12(Cyanocobalamin) 16.5mcg Non-Medicnal: Carbonated Water, Sugar/Glucose-Fructose, Citric Acid, Gum Arabic, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavour, Colour, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Sucralose. Contains (per 650mL) 16mg Sucralose
[edit] Appearances in popular culture
- In several episodes of House, Dr. Gregory House can be seen drinking a 22 oz. bottle of NOS, with the logo changed to "ONS", possibly due to copyright issues.
- In the Y2K episode of My Name is Earl, Earl is seen sitting next to two cases of NOS after claiming his part of the store.
- In Rules of Engagement a NOS bottle is seen behind David Spade in his living room for a scene.
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| High Performance | High Performance Sugar Free | |
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| Serving Size (fl oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Calories | 110 | 10 |
| Total Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Total Carbohydrates (g) | 28 | 1 |
| Sugars (g) | 26 | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | 1 |
| Caffeine (mg) | 130 | 200 |
| Taurine (mg) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sodium (mg) | 115 | 115 |
