GU Salted Caramel Energy Gel
Gu Limited Edition Salted Caramel Energy Gel 8 Pack
Special limited release energy gel from GU, available only for mid winter 2013 the new salted caramel flavour features extra electrolytes to aid hydration and 20mg of caffeine per serving.
This limited release flavour is only available in special 8 sachet packs.
Like all Gu energy gels it contain a blend of fructose and maltodextrin to maintain energy stores along with electrolytes to aid hydration. The inclusion of citrates (potassium citrate, sodium citrate and citric acid) help speed the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and mitigate performance sapping acid build up in muscles. Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) act as another fuel source, aid in recovery and can help reduce fatigue by limiting the production of serotonin.
Flavours
Limited release salted caramel flavour.
Recommended Usage
Usage recommendations are to take one gel 15 minutes before exercise then one every 30-45 minutes depending on intensity with a few sips of fluid.
Alternative Pack Sizes
This limited release flavour is only available in 8 sachet packs but we also have a range of regular Gu energy gel flavours that come in a wider choice of pack sizes -
Nutritional Information
GU Energy Gel Salted Caramel nutritional information per 32g pouch -
- Energy - 100kcal
- Protein - 0g
- Carbohydrates - 22g (7g sugars)
- Fat - 0g
- Fibre - 0g
- Sodium - 125mg
- Potassium - 45mg
- Caffeine - 20mg
- Amino acids (BCAA) - 450mg
Ingredients
Gu Gel Salted Caramel - Maltodextrin (glucose polymers), filtered water, fructose, sea salt, flavouring, GU amino acide blend (leucine, valine, histidine, isoleucone), acidity regulators (potassium citrate, sodium citrate), GU antioxidant blend (natural vitamin E and vitamin C), acids (citric acid, fumaric acid), calcium carbonate, green tea extract (contains caffeine), preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), thickener (gellan gum, pectin), GU herbal blend (chamomile, cola nut, ginger).
Press Reviews
What a rare treat! These great tasting gels from GU offer flavour, nutritional options and a unique stance in terms of viscosity. Instead of following the more liquid trend, they actually move closer to the texture of a mildly melted chew with all the flavours being perfectably palatable. This makes it easier to simultaneously breathe and eat compared to standard gels, even more so with a water chaser, and they permit a good fuel hit. Across the options there's a consistent slug of 25g carbohydrate that you'll need to consider when calculating your dose. In terms of specific nutrition with regards to performance, the various options permit you to choose from between 40-55mg of sodium, 35-45mg of patassium, a generous helping of antioxidants, and single or double hits of caffeine""
Verdict - 84% - Great options: highly flavoured so may need tummy familiarisation.
Source: 220 Triathlon Magazine
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