MAURTEN GEL 160

Maurten Gel 160 – double the energy with Hydrogel

Hydrogel is a Swedish innovation that revolutionised fueling in endurance sports. Maurten developed the first gel where carbohydrates are encapsulated in a hydrogel made from natural fibres (sodium alginate and pectin). This gel forms in the stomach, ensuring that:

• carbohydrates pass the stomach quickly

• absorption in the small intestine is efficient

• stomach issues are reduced even with high energy intake

Gel 160 delivers 160 kcal and 40 g carbohydrates per serving – twice the amount of Maurten Gel 100.

👉 One Gel 160 contains more energy than most competing products. Hydrogel technology ensures this high carbohydrate load is absorbed effectively without stomach distress.

Key features

• 160 kcal per gel

• 40 g carbohydrates (glucose + fructose, 0.8:1 ratio)

• Hydrogel technology → rapid absorption, stomach-friendly

• Twice the energy compared to Gel 100

• Neutral taste, easy to consume even at high intensity

• No colours, no added flavours

💡 xcSkiGuru tips

• Long sessions: One Gel 160 equals two regular gels → carry fewer packs.

• Competition: Perfect when aid stations are sparse.

• Combine with drinks: Use with Drink Mix 160/320 to maximise fueling.

• Easy pacing: One Gel 160 per hour provides the base need (40 g carbs/h).

• Energy rhythm: Absorption improves as the session goes on → start smaller, increase later.

• Practise fueling: Train with gels in workouts, don’t wait until race day!

Directions

Take about 1 gel per hour during exercise. Combine with water or Maurten drinks for higher total energy intake.

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