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Six of the best<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Energy gels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00a31.40 \u2013 \u00a32.33| Sickly gloop or packets of power? Let\u2019s find out <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01<\/span><\/strong> Torq Performance <\/strong>
\u00a329.25 for 15 <\/strong>
Serving size 591ml Carbohydrate <\/strong>28g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THIS NEW GEL<\/strong> hits the textural sweetspot: not so loose that it flows like fluid, not so thick that it resembles tar. Its consistency is apt for its delicious caramel taste. Carbs make up 28g (112kcals) per 45g serving from both maltodextrin and fructose sources. This sugary blend has been shown to absorb into the bloodstream via different intestinal pathways, helping to prevent gastro issues while raising the potential to consume greater quantities of carbs. There\u2019s an 89mg caffeine hit from guarana, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

02<\/strong><\/span> High5 Electrolyte <\/strong>
\u00a36.99 for 5 <\/strong>
Serving size 60g Carbohydrate <\/strong>23g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THIS GEL IS a delightful-enough raspberry flavour that glides down smoothly, but its consistency is very loose, meaning you don\u2019t enjoy that perceptual hit of consuming a more solid dose of performance-boosting sugar. That\u2019s probably because there\u2019s just 23g carbs in the 60g sachet. Dropping that to 50g would crank up the viscosity and tick more of our gel boxes. These do contain some electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat though. Use the prepaid envelope to return your empty wrappers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

03 <\/span>Precision Fuel 30 <\/strong>
\u00a329.99 for 15 <\/strong>
Serving size 51g Carbohydrate <\/strong>30g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IF PRECISION HYDRATION\u2019S<\/strong> electrolyte products are anything to go by, we\u2019re in for a nutritional treat with its debut gel. First up, texture, which is thicker than your normal gel but pleasingly (thin) jelly-like rather than cloyingly toothpaste-like. Flavour is neutral, which is appreciated. Each 51g sachet \u2013 compact packaging means you can store many in your jersey \u2013 contains 30g carbs from a classic 2:1 glucose-tofructose ratio. The clear \u201830g carb\u2019 stamp helps you keep track of your intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

04<\/span><\/strong> Mountain Fuel Sports Jelly <\/strong>
\u00a330 for 20 <\/strong>
Serving size 60g Carbohydrate <\/strong>20g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOUNTAIN FUEL\u2019S SPORTS Jelly uses hydrogel technology. The idea is that pectin encapsulates the maltodextrin and glucose, helping to transport it seamlessly through your inners to reduce the chances of gut distress. Sceptics question this idea, but we\u2019ve never had stomach issues. Although the Sports Jelly contains just 20g (80kcals) of carbs, there\u2019s a Jelly+ option that contains 30g. The orange taste is strong and the jelly\u2019s refreshing enough to ensure that washing down with water isn\u2019t essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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05<\/span><\/strong> Vala Energy Gel <\/strong>
\u00a323.65 for 10 <\/strong>
Serving size 35g Carbohydrate <\/strong>23.8g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VALA\u2019S \u2018NATURAL\u2019 ETHOS is reflected in the ingredients list, which comprises maple syrup, date paste, lemon juice, lime juice, chia seeds, matcha tea powder and sea salt. There are no hidden preservatives in a 35g sachet that delivers 102kcals from 23.8g of carbs and a near-negligible amount of good fat. Great on paper, but what about texture and taste? Fantastic. The texture resembles paste while the taste leans heavily on the date side. Yet it flows smoothly and, though a water chaser helps, it\u2019s not essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

06<\/span><\/strong> Nutrition X Energel + Caffeine <\/strong>
\u00a334.99 for 24 <\/strong>
Serving size 50g Carbohydrate <\/strong>24g <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NUTRITION X\u2019S 50G<\/strong> gel serving sends 24g (96kcals) of carbs your way via maltodextrin and dextrose. They\u2019re sent to your bloodstream via the same intestinal transporter, though, so unlike partnering with fructose, theoretically it allows you to consume fewer of these per hour than a gel like Precision Fuel\u2019s. You also wouldn\u2019t want to overload on these thanks to the 80mg caffeine content. Added electrolytes come in the form of a modicum of sodium, magnesium and potassium. Flavour-wise, we\u2019d like more of a cola kick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Witts <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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