Carbs Fuel Salted Original 50g Energy Gel

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!

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.