Microbiological, chemical, and electro-physical profiling of a locally produced energy drink “Sokudaye”

This study aimed to evaluate the safety of the locally produced energy drink “Sokudaye.” The objectives were to investigate microbial contamination, heavy metal and mineral content, and the physicochemical properties of the drink. Laboratory analyses were conducted to assess bacterial presence, concentrations of lead, mercury, copper, sodium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, as well as physicochemical properties and electrical resistivity. The drink was found to be acidic and contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and heavy metals, particularly lead and mercury above permissible limits, alongside abnormal mineral content and electrical resistivity variations. The results indicate that “Sokudaye” poses significant health risks due to microbial and chemical contamination, emphasizing the need for improved production oversight and public health interventions.