{"id":16458,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?p=16458"},"modified":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","slug":"alternatives-to-energy-gels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/alternatives-to-energy-gels\/","title":{"rendered":"ALTERNATIVES TO ENERGY GELS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Variety is the spice of life, and we are all different. Not only do we all have different fuel requirements depending on our body weight, metabolism, and gender but we also have different fuelling preferences in terms of what suits our gastrointestinal (GI) system as well as preferences in taste, texture and consistency of what we consume.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever since energy gels were first developed back in the 1980\u2019s (yes, they\u2019ve been around a while now!), they have become increasingly popular as the go-to fuelling solution providing a conveniently packaged boost of easily-accessible carbohydrate. Here at Science in Sport, we have developed a wide range of different energy gels with different benefits, but what if energy gels don\u2019t suit you?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For some people, energy gels are not the best option. This can be down to a variety of reasons such as personal GI response i.e., stomach cramps or an individual\u2019s gag reflex. Something chewier and more palatable might be in order.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luckily, if energy gels are not for you, there are now plenty of options out there so you can feel energised from start to finish. Of course, there are general food-first approaches such as bananas, salted potatoes or sweets but they are not always the easiest to eat or carry during training or a race.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Science in Sport, we have multiple options you can us on their own or in combination with other products to fuel your personal needs. These come in a variety of formats as described below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BARS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/go-range\/go-energy-bars\/sis-go-energy-bar-mini-30-pack\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GO Energy Bar Mini<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our GO Energy bars are high carbohydrate, easily digestible, nutritious snack made from fruits and wholesome ingredients. As they are small, it makes them practical to use during training and\/or races.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 26g per serving\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BAKES <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/go-range\/go-energy-bars\/sis-go-energy-bake-12-pack\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GO Energy Bake<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our GO energy bakes have a cake-like texture (as good as it sounds!) with 30g of carbohydrate including 10g of fructose. These unique, soft bakes provide an easy to eat option with the performance benefits of two different forms of carbohydrate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 30g per serving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHEWS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beta Fuel Chews<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Beta Fuel energy chews are a scientifically superior fuel source giving an optimised ratio of maltodextrin and fructose in a delicious sweet-like format. Think jelly cubes in a bar for the texture, super easy to consume with high carbohydrate content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 46g per serving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>POWDERS \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a wide range of energy powders that are all designed to be added with water in your bottle.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/go-range\/go-energy-powders\/sis-go-electrolyte-powder-500g\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0GO Electrolyte<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The GO Electrolyte powder is a blend of easily digestible carbohydrate with added electrolytes such as sodium to promote optimal hydration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 36g per serving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turbo +\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turbo + is menthol flavoured for a cooling effect making it suitable for hot environments. However, it is overall a great energy source and shouldn\u2019t just be used in hot environments. It also contains Electrolytes to help replace those lost via sweat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 62g per serving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/beta-fuel-80\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beta Fuel<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The scientifically superior Beta Fuel Powder is an isotonic high carbohydrate powder using an optimised ratio of maltodextrin and fructose for optimal absorption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbohydrate content: 80g per serving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is a summary table to help compare the different energy products and their additional benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"9\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GEL ALTERNATIVE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FORMAT\/TEXTURE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CARBOHYDRATE PER SERVING<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ADDITIONAL BENEFITS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GO Energy Bar Mini\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">26g<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beta Fuel Powder<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink Powder<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\"> 80g\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual carbohydrate source<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"9\">\n<td 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Each of these products come in a variety of flavours so as well as different formats, there is plenty of choice! So go on and take your pick! Just remember, never have anything new on race day, always practice in training first to see what works best for you and your GI system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Variety is the spice of life, and we are all different. 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