Carbs Fuel Original 50g Energy Gel

No catch! This is a simple and incredibly effective energy gel.

We know we could charge much more for these gels, but for us to help more athletes effectively fuel their sport, we keep our price as the best carb-to-dollar gel in the world.

We, as athletes, needed a top-quality high carb energy gel that was more affordable, so we made it.

We offer free shipping on all orders over $100. On orders under $100, we need to charge shipping.

Order fulfillment (warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping) is the most expensive part of this business. We can spread the cost across numerous boxes, but on 1-2 box orders, we take a bigger hit. Therefore, we must charge shipping on small orders so we can offer such a competitively priced energy gel.

The original flavor is bright, sweet, and slightly citrusy; it is neutral enough for athletes to enjoy consuming in hour 1 and hour 6 of their endurance activity.

We may launch products of other flavor variations in the future, but we think our original flavor is exceptional. We are focused on delivering a simple and effective product that helps more athletes effectively fuel their sport.

The Carbs Fuel energy gel has a low viscosity, or thin consistency, thanks to our unique carbohydrate sources and decision to avoid gelling agents.

We dont use gelling agents like Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum, or Pectin because we wanted to eliminate the use of any ingredient which could cause stomach problems.

Plus, if it doesn't help your endurance performance, why would we?

Our gels are naturally a great consistency thanks to the carbohydrate volume.

The Carbs Fuel energy gel is a blend of three carbohydrate sources to achieve a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio. The three sources of carbohydrates are maltodextrin, sucrose, and fructose.

Current research suggests the optimal ratio of glucose and fructose, for maximal carbohydrate uptake and minimal risk of GI issues, is between 2:1 to 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio. As of 2023, current research suggests the 1:0.8 ratio to be the most optimal, however, proper fueling is not black and white. There are numerous other factors to consider which may affect the athlete. Some example factors could be the product's palatability, or the athlete's sensitivities to ingredients like preservatives, and gelling agents. Carbs Fuel thoughtfully selected a 2:1 ratio, instead of a 1:0.8 ratio, for a couple reasons.

1. Some athletes have a greater sensitivity to fructose, when compared to glucose; we believe the 2:1 ratio will allow a wider breadth of athletes to fuel their sport.
2. A key aspect to helping more athletes fuel effectively is ensuring it is a product that is palatable and easy to consume. We found the higher fructose concentration in the 1:0.8 ratio created a sweetness profile that was less palatable during our product development. A proper fueling strategy only works if the athlete is excited and able to continue consuming their energy gels late into their activity.

The Carbs Fuel energy gel has a best-by date 12 months past the date of manufacturing. We've achieved a lengthy shelf life by achieving a balance between pH and water activity.