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Four Loko is a line of alcoholic beverages sold by Phusion Projects of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Four Loko's recipe formerly included caffeine . Phusion operates as Drink Four Brewing Company. [ 1 ]
Critics argue that the beverages are designed to appeal to younger buyers that are used to drinking caffeinated energy drinks. A 23.5-U.S.-fluid-ounce (690 ml) can of Four Loko contains either 6 or 12 percent alcohol by volume, depending on state regulations. [1] Another reason for drinks such as Four Loko's appeal to youth is the pricing. [3]
According to its website, Four Loko is “a premium malt beverage” — which means it contains malted barley. The brand also lists “natural and artificial flavors” as ingredients on its site.
Under the imminent threat of an Food and Drug Administration ban, the makers of Four Loko, an alcoholic energy drink that has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, are changing their recipe to ...
A caffeinated alcoholic drink is a drink that contains both alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) and a significant amount of caffeine. Caffeine, a stimulant, masks some of the depressant effects of alcohol. [1] However, in 2010 and 2011, this type of drink faced criticism for posing health risks to its drinkers.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement Tuesday that U.S. regulators have decided to ban caffeinated alcoholic beverage such as Four Loko, on the grounds that they are unsafe. Five ...
Malaysia (excluding non-Muslims; some states ban drinking in public) Kelantan [25] Terengganu [26] Maldives (legal for foreigners at licensed establishments; transport of alcohol illegal) [27] Mauritania [28] Mexico (illegal to drink alcohol in public streets and to carry open alcohol containers in public) [29]
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