Energy gels review
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ENERGY GELS – Most gels are about energy supply. They sometimes supply electrolytes also.
Powerbar gels (41g) – 110kcal, carbs 27g, (sugars 10g). Na 200mg, K 20mg. Has 37% carbs as sugars. Latte and tangerine flavours have 50mg of caffeine and ginseng and kola nut. Most other flavours have 25mg caffeine and ginseng and kola nut. Vanilla, raspberry, caramel and plain have none.
Powerbar ride shots (7g) – 20kcal, carbs 5g (sugars 4g), fibre 0.2g, Na 3mg. As sugar, glucose, water, gelatine, invert sugar, citric acid, glycerol, sorbitol, sodium citrate, carrageenan, locust bean gum, barley, veg fat, carnauba wax, liquorice, caffeine 50mg? (if so could lead to high caffeine doses) all data approx.
SIS Go gels (60g) – 86kcal, carbs-22g (sugars trace), has acesulfame K. ISOTONIC.
SIS Smart 1 gel (60g) – 86kcal, carbs-22g (sugars trace), has acesulfame K, sucralose, bioflavanoids and caffeine 50mg (= cup of coffee) - ISOTONIC.
o High 5 energy gel (38g) – 92kcal, carb 23g, (sugars (glucose2/fructose1) 7g), Na 35mg. Also has caffeine 35mg, choline 35mg and taurine. Has 30% carbs as sugars.
o Maxim energy gel (100g) – 300kcal, carb 74g, (sugars (glucose/fructose) ??g). May be mostly sugars. Na 35mg. Vits B, C and E at c.45% rda.
o Clif Shot Bloks (30g) – 3 pieces = 30g. 100kcal, carb 24g, (sugars 12g), Na 70mg, K 20mg, Fe 2%rda. Mostly made from rice syrup.
o Torq gel (45g) – 114kcal, carbs 29g (sugars 10g), Na 50mg, Ch 86mg, K 11mg, Mg 1mg Ca 4.5mg. Maltodextrin:fructose 2:1. Forest fruits flavour has guarana (=89mg caffeine).
o Carb Boom (41g) – 110kcal, carbs 26g (sugars 4g fructose), Na 50mg, K 75mg, Caffeine 50mg, Cocoa, Coffee, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate
o CNP pro energy max (45g) – 101kcal, carbs 25g (maltodextrin), l-caffeine, guarana, glucoronolactone, n-acetyl tyrosine, phenylalanine, taurine, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, B3, B6, B12, sucralose.