An energy drink is a non alcoholic beverage used for boosting energy. The main/active ingredients are usually Ginseng, Taurine, Guarana, Caffeine, and Vitamin B. Together they stimulate the nervous system and provide temporary relief from tiredness.
Studies conducted by various universities, like Nova South Eastern University in Florida and the University of Edingburgh, suggest that the caffeine content in energy drinks does boost energy and may be the primary stimulator. While the other ingredients are complementary, in that they improve immunity and aid with stress relief, caffeine is the primary performance enhancer.
“Most of the performance-enhancing effects of energy drinks can be linked to their caffeine content.” ~ Stephanie Ballard, the study leader and assistant professor of pharmacy at the Nova South Eastern University, West Palm Beach, Florida.
a) Ginseng
A herb which is believed to aid resistance to physical, chemical and biological stress; builds energy and general vitality.
b) Guarana
A type of berry found in South America. It is preferred for energy drinks because of its natural caffeine content, and has a similar composition to coffee beans.
c) Caffeine
A chemical found in coffee beans. It acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system.
d) Taurine
An amino acid which acts as a cardiac stimulator.
e) Vitamins
Inositol is a classified member of the Vitamin B complex. The presence of this nutrient helps to process other nutrients into the conversion of energy. This in turn aids in maintaining a healthy metabolism, and can be considered ‘brain food’.
With its combination of performance enhancing ingredients, its energy blend of 6,390mg exceeds most other energy drinks, and has a smaller sugar and calorie content. Turbo contains 100 calories and 23 g of sugar whereas other popular brands contain between 110 to 150 calories and contain up to 37g of sugar.
Turbo is not recommended for persons under the age of 18, pregnant women, or women that are breast-feeding.
The recommended serving size for an energy drink is 250ml. A person should not consume more than 500ml or 2 energy drinks per day.
Yes, that’s why it can also be diluted at home with added sugar and water to taste, and keep the same great taste of an age old traditional brand
Trinidad Juice is made from a combination of freshly squeezed juice and concentrate. The proportion of fresh juice is dependent upon the season’s harvest of oranges and grapefruits.
If a person is suffering from Acid Reflux they should seek their doctor’s advice before consuming any food or drink that may contain acid
All flavours can be drunk straight from the can, however traditional usage has been to diluted with add water, sugar and/or vanilla essence, bitters. The proportion is dependent upon one’s preference/taste
The proportion is dependent upon one’s preference, it depends on how much water or sugar is added
The percentage of sugar varies per flavour and is indicated on each label
The juices can be diluted without any added sugar and consumed. However, if a person is suffering from Diabetes they should seek their doctor’s advice before consuming any food or drink that contains sugars.
Yes, it is.
Tampico Fruit Punches are delicious tasting fruit–flavored beverages with a unique mouth feel. TampicoFruit Punches contain Vitamin C and have no caffeine. It’s a great way to quench your thirst and is an excellent accompaniment to meals.
No, Tampico Fruit Punches do not contain caffeine.
Tampico Fruit Punches offer 100% Daily vitamin C per 240 ml serving. Vitamin C helps support immune system function and is a great source of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are dietary substances that can prevent damage to your body cells. Antioxidants work by significantly slowing or preventing the oxidative – or damage from oxygen – process caused by substances called free radicals that can lead to cell dysfunction. Antioxidants may also improve immune function.
No, Tampico Fruit Punches do not contain any artificial sweeteners.
No, Tampico Fruit Punches are not carbonated.
Yes, Tampico Fruit Punches are fat free.
No, Tampico Fruit Punches do not contain MSG, Milk or Peanuts.
There are no animal products in Tampico Fruit Punches.
Tampico Fruit Punches do not come in a concentrated form.
Tampico Fruit Punches bottles are made of PET (number 1) and HDPE #2 which can be recycled to reuse the material and reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
Consumers will love Tampico Fruit Punches throughout the entire day – It goes well with breakfast, lunch, dinner, with a snack or on the go.
The serving size is 250ml. One 2 litre bottle of Cole Cold contains 8 servings.
Cole Cold has artificial flavors.
It is cheaper to purchase a large bottle of Cole Cold than to purchase a few bottles of smaller serving soft drinks especially if you are catering for a large family or a party.
Cole Cold 2L is sold mainly in Trinidad, but Cole Cold can be found in Suriname, Antigua and many islands of the Eastern Caribbean.
It has taken the name of the company that produced it, a combination of Jaleel and the word liter has derived the nickname Jaliter, which has now become synonymous with all 2L carbonated soft drink products.
On average a serving of Chubby contains approximately 32 grams of sugar which is the equivalent of 130 calories.
Obesity is related to either one’s genetic history or lifestyle habits. Types of foods consumed, lack of exercise, or the body’s metabolic rate are all critical factors affecting the onset of obesity. Continuous consumption of any product rich in carbohydrates or the regular participation in sedentary activities, may lead to the onset of obesity.
The list of ingredients varies from flavour to flavour, however the ingredients that are common to all flavours include: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural and artificial flavours and colours, and preservatives.
Chubby is continuously looking for ways to be fun and exciting to kids.
One can simply call our offices in Trinidad (868 665-6425) or Jamaica (876 704-6003) and liaise with the Public Relations department, to get further information regarding our Chubby inflatables. Note that this service is offered only in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica at this time.
As with the inflatable rides, the respective offices in each of the countries can be contacted to make the necessary arrangements
Chubby has been involved in a number of Recycling and Environmental projects over the years. In Jamaica with “Friends of the Environment” and also in Barbados. More recently Chubby established a “Trash for Cash” project in St. Vincent, for effective disposal of the bottles. Consumers must be made aware that once PET bottles are recycled, they can be made into frequently used products such as polyester Tshirts, office wall partitions and even made into carpet.
SMJ was founded in 1924 in San Fernando Trinidad, by Sheik Mohammed Jaleel
The company’s headquarters is based at Otaheite Industrial Estate, South Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago.
SMJ is comprised of over 2000 employees in five continents, all of whom participate in regular training.
Submit your resume in the Careers Section of this website. Alternatively, you may email your resume to recruitment@smjaleel.com. The Careers Section also announces any available positions.
Please refer to the Environmental section on this site which outlines the various ways we Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at SMJ.
The “SM Jaleel Foundation” is a charitable venture within the organization which allocates a portion of the company’s net profits, annually, to pre-approved causes.
The Foundation focuses on education and culture, the alleviation of poverty, and the development of religion.
It is managed by four trustees, headed by the Chairman of the company, who oversees the distribution of funds.
This program is limited to Trinidad and Tobago at the moment, but will be extended to other markets in the near future.
Requests for donations should be made in writing with the following details attached:
- The history of your organization
- The specific cause or project that needs funding
- The project’s goal
- The people involved
- Feasibility of the project
- The project’s budget
- Any additional and supporting documents
Please address all requests to:
The Vice President of Corporate Services for the Trustees’ evaluation.
S.M. Jaleel & Company Limited
Otaheite Industrial Estate
South Oropouche
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
Tel: 1 (868) 677-7520
smjfoundation@smjaleel.com
The ‘History section’ offers information about the company’s history.
SMJ manufactures a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, and energy drinks. A more detailed outline of each product is available in the Products Section.
Yes. Students can email their resumes and applications to recruitment@smjaleel.com for consideration.
Please refer to the Contact Us section of this website.
You may contact the Public Relations department at pr@smjaleel.com with your request.
Submit your resume in the Careers Section of this website. Alternatively, you may email your resume to recruitment@smjaleel.com
If the information you seek is not available on this website, please refer to the Contact Us section, and email the SMJ representative (in your country) with your request.
You will find our beverages at supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, vendors, school cafeterias, restaurants, and wholesalers. You may also purchase directly from our offices. Please refer to our “Contact Us” section to find the operating headquarters near you.
First, we begin with purified water. A concentrated (flavoured) syrup is added to the water, chilled, then carbonated. The beverage is then filled into sterilized cans or bottles, labeled and packaged. We also manufacture our own tetra packs and bottles at SM Jaleel. Every stage of the process is automated so that the product is never touched by any person.
Chubby which is produced in Canada by the Cott Corporation, is Kosher and has a Kosher symbol on the label.
Depending on the juice product, we use either a frozen concentrate or the juice from freshly squeezed fruit. When the concentrate is used, the mixture is diluted to a desired consistency. At this stage, the other ingredients including sugar, flavours, and colours are added to complete the mixture. Once it all comes together, the mixture is pasteurized at a specific temperature, for a specific time. The hot product is then filled into special PET bottles, Tetra packs (juice boxes) or cans, and cooled. Every stage of the process is automated so that the product is never touched by any person.
When purifying water we do the following:
- Chlorinate basic water
- Filtrate the chlorinated water through a sand bed
- Filtrate through an activated carbon bed
- Filtrate through a polisher filter
- Effect UV irradiation
- Reverse Osmosis membranes
- Complete the process with Ozonation.
We are vigilant about ensuring quality, and safe procedures. We test and formulate all our products in accordance with the current standards of each country we operate in.
- There is an ongoing environmental effort at SM Jaleel. We sell all post industrial material (returned bottles, cans and plastic), cardboard, pallets and metal drums to recycling companies.
- We also have shredding machines both in Barbados, which shred returned plastic (PET) bottles (post consumption). The shredded plastic is packed in sacks and exported to international recycling companies. The PET flakes are used by these companies to make various things like carpeting, wall insulation, and polyester t-shirts.
- We buy large quantities of oranges and grapefruit from local farmers for use in our freshly squeezed juice products (for Trinidad Juices – Not from concentrate). The peel from these fruit is processed to make animal feed.
We complement our recycling efforts by re-using discarded material on the plant for other functions.
- Approximately 10% of all virgin (rejected) bottles before being filled are sterilized and re-injected into the line
- We re-use the liners that come with the pallets of empty cans, for lining the sugar pallets, and the stacked finished product.
- We also collect any wasted water in special pipe lines, and re-use for cooling equipment on the plant.
We have been making our PET bottles lighter in weight since 2004, by using less material in its composition. This in turn creates less post consumer waste.
The best before date and manufacturing code is printed in black ink on each SMJ product. For PET bottles, it is printed in the neck area of the bottle. For cans, the best before date is printed below the can, and for Tetrapak packs, it is printed at the top of the pack.
For products that contain artificial sweeteners we use Sucralose (Splenda®), Acesulfame K (Sunnett®) and Aspartame (Nutrasweet®)
Mauby is a type of buckthorn bark, or Colubrina elliptica, found in the Caribbean. It is boiled with sugar to produce either a tea or syrup. The syrup is diluted with either sparkling or plain water to produce a refreshing drink. It is non alcoholic and can be varied according to taste. Some people add cinnamon or vanilla extract to help balance out the bitter aftertaste.
PET stands for Polyethylene terephthalate. It is a special, easily recyclable plastic material (resin), from the polyester family, used in synthetic fibers and beverage/food containers. It is used almost exclusively in the manufacture of soft drink (plastic) bottles because it is easier to break down and recycle, than most other plastic products.
Chubby is available with 25% less sugar in the following countries:
- Canada
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & The Grenadines
- Barbados
- Commonwealth of Dominica
We buy their crops (oranges and grapefruit) for our freshly squeezed juice products, and supply the farmers with animal feed.
There are various precautions that need to be adhered to when stacking and storing the product. They are listed below:
Always:
- Stack product at the proper height. Each product has a specific amount of levels to be stacked at when placed on a pallet. A pallet is a sturdy wooden base which acts a holding crate for the cases of product. For example, when stacking the 200ml and 1 litre Tetra packs (like Fruta), the maximum stacking height is seven layers high.
- Use the FIFO (First in First Out) system for stock rotation. Products that are first off the production line, is packaged and stocked first.
- Make sure to remove any damaged product from the lot.
- If you use forklifts, minimize product damage by operating the forklifts carefully, and store in a clean, dry area.
- Keep cases horizontal during storage and handling.
- Make sure the pallets are sturdy and safe for holding the product before stacking.
Never:
- Never place heavy objects on top of the cases.
- Never throw cases when handling.
- Never store product in direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or expose to rain.