Carbs Fuel Salted Original 50g Energy Gel
12-Gel Carton
- Regular price
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$30.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$30.00
50 grams of carbohydrates, 450mg of sodium.
One gel, everything you need.
No preservatives, no gelling agents, no added flavors, no over-complication. Neutral, bright taste and thin consistency reduces flavor fatigue and increases ease of consumption during longer efforts.
12 Gels Per Box
600 grams of carbohydrates and 5,400mg of sodium per box. Similar to the sodium contents of 30 bags of chips.
$2.50 Per Gel
50 grams of carbohydrates.
200 calories.
450mg of sodium.
$2.50 per gel.
Salted Original Flavor
No flavoring is used, but our carbohydrate contents and acidity regulators give this energy gel a bright, sweet, and slightly citrus taste.
The additional sodium comes from sodium chloride and sodium citrate, giving this energy gel a bit of tang and a delicious salty and sweet taste.
No Preservatives
We understand the sensitivity to preservatives, so we don't use them. We made our product shelf stable by achieving a balance between pH and water activity.
Vegan Friendly & Gluten Free
This gel is gluten free and suitable for plant-based athletes.
Ingredients
Water, maltodextrin, sucrose, fructose, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride.
That's just 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrates, acidity regulators, and some sodium.
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Salted Original Energy Gel Highlights
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Simple
Seven ingredients - no preservatives, no gelling agents, no artificial flavoring. Simply contains 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrates, acidity regulators, and sodium.
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Effective
50 grams of carbohydrates, 200 calories, and 450mg of sodium efficiently packed in this 76 gram energy gel packet.
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Enjoyable
Thin and light consistency with a unique bright, sweet, salty, and subtle citrus flavor. Easy to consume with or without water.
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Affordable
$2.50 per gel makes this high-sodium, high-carb energy gel an unbeatable value.
Salted Original Energy Gel FAQs
When should I use the Salted Original versus the Original?
The Carbs Fuel Salted Original Energy Gel is perfect for those longer, hotter days! Sweat rate and the amount of salt lost in sweat is highly individual and varies greatly depending on conditions. For the most accurate understanding of your sodium replenishment needs, we recommend getting a sweat test!
Most athletes will benefit from consuming sodium during longer activities, so alternating consumption of our Original and Salted Original gels is a great strategy. Ensure you are drinking plenty of water as well!
Why pack both sodium and carbohydrates into an energy gel?
The Salted Original gel contains both high carbohydrate contents and high sodium contents to make fueling easier for you! This one gel will contain everything you need, so the only other thing you have to think about is drinking water!
Why is this more expensive than the Carbs Fuel Original Energy Gel?
The Carbs Fuel Salted Original Energy Gel retails for $2.50 per packet, making it a truly unbeatable value for 50 grams of carbohydrates and 450 milligrams of sodium. It is marginally more expensive than our Original Energy Gel because it comes in a smaller carton containing 12 gels. We know this is a more specialized product and athletes will enjoy the lower overall cost per box of gels.
What is the Salted Original flavor and why doesn't Carbs Fuel offer other flavors?
The salted 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. The additional sodium gives this energy gel a bit of tang and a delicious salty and sweet taste.
We may launch products of other flavor variations in the future, but we think our salted original flavor is exceptional. We are focused on delivering a simple and effective product that helps more athletes effectively fuel their sport.
What is the consistency of the Carbs Fuel energy gel?
The Carbs Fuel energy gel has a low viscosity, or thin consistency, thanks to our unique carbohydrate sources and decision to avoid gelling agents.
Why doesn't Carbs Fuel include gelling agents?
We do not use gelling agents such as Gellan Gum or Xanthan Gum. This is to make our gels more accessible to people that may have sensitivities to these ingredients while minimizing the risk of GI distress.
Plus, if it doesn't help your endurance performance, why would we?
Our gels are naturally a great consistency thanks to the carbohydrate volume.
What are the carbohydrate sources in the Carbs Fuel energy gel?
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.
2:1 versus 1:0.8 glucose-to-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 2025, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What is the shelf life of a Carbs Fuel gel, since there are no preservatives used?
The Carbs Fuel Salted Original 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.
As someone who sweats a lot, I really appreciate the extra sodium in these gels! I was able to consume this all the way until the end of my 100 miler (+24h), which is a testament to the flavour of not being too sweet nor overpowering!
Sodium Carbs are my new favorite specially now in the middle of the summer where sodium is crucial in the heat.
Love the addition of sodium to the gels! Been a favorite of the classic but really loving the flavor and addition of sodium to mix things up. The only thing I don’t love is the packaging it’s tough to get the last bits of gel out and wish the tab stayed attached once open so I’d don’t have to try and hassle with something extra.
Easy way to get electrolytes and carbs, at an amazing value. Great flavor doesn't overpower and no sticky mouth
I use these to supplement my original gels for extra long rides or really hot days or both. light flavor no sticky mouth
Loveee this flavor and the added salt. These gels have become my top choice because their consistency is so easy to get down!
The Salted gels are a game changer! A lot of athletes on our team use them and swear by them. Why overthink when trying to balance how it can be possible to hit sodium and carb numbers during a long training session or a race, when this is one of the only products on the market that can do both? Flavor and texture are great, going down smooth and easy to keep your body performing at the level it needs to.
The best
Tastes good, goes down easy, and solid bang for your buck. My go to for over a year now.
Goes down easy! Let’s me control my salt intake separate from my water consumption.
These gels saved me last summer! They have a fair amount of sodium without tasting "salty"---they just taste good
Excellent product as it contains enough salt and carbohydrates and has a good texture
No complaints. These were great for my most recent event. Would recommend for sure.
I've been using the original and salted gels for several months now and I highly recommend them. They're a tasty way to get 50g of carbs and sodium that's easy on the belly. All around great stuff.
Great for marathons and marathon training. Great way to get a bunch of carbs and sodium in.
And at a price that's actually affordable. Thank you for keeping the fire burning hot, CARBS Fuel! 🔥🔥🔥
After utilizing the standard gels for years and thousand of hours, this variation with additional salts is an excellent addition to the lineup. I often bring hydration packets with me but rarely find myself actually using them mid ride. Having the additional sodium built in is one less step that simplifies my life immensely during workouts.
The quality mix of ingredients without anything extra to change the flavor is unparalleled. CARBS Fuel gives optimal endurance exercise fuel without any frills.
I never received the order, they never answered my emails.. very bad service,
First time buying from Carbs Fuel. Really appreciate that that they avoid all unnecessary ingredients. The flavor itself is great and my stomach adapted instantly. Will be buying from them again.
Just started trying the salted gels, and it’s nice to have carbs and a significant amount of salt in one gel.
Love it
As someone who has a high sweat concentration I love that these have sodium that I can consume to also hit my high carbs per hour targets (long distance triathlon). I often find most drinks with sodium tend to make my mouth feel more dry than help, so having the salt in the gels I don't get the thick coating mouth feeling I do from the drinks. The taste is great, it almost like a salted peanut taste if I had to give it a flavor profile, but not overly sweet or overly salty. Keep up the good work!
Enjoying this new gel to kickstart my longer runs with carbs and electrolytes- easy to digest , thin , easy to swallow with pleasant taste .
Carb Fuels are a big part of my on-bike nutrition and they have made a huge difference. The taste is strong, but the electrolytes and carbs keep me going. I recommend it for long-distance riders.
All products are on point, performance, taste and price- wise. I've been incorporating all gels into my fueling regimen and look forward to trying the drink mix which I've heard is also on point.
Works better than anything I’ve tried in over 10 years of racing bikes. Lovely.
As far as gel goes. Tastes great!
Great gels! The 50g size is convenient, they tastes good, and they don't cause me any stomach/throat problems.
I’ve been really impressed with Salted Carbs Fuel. It gives me a steady energy boost when I need it most and the added sodium has been a big help for long training sessions. The texture is smooth and easy to take down, even mid-run, and I appreciate how convenient it is to carry and store. Overall, it’s been a reliable and effective part of my fueling strategy.