Maurten Gel 160 steps up the hydrogel gel format to 40g of carbohydrate per sachet (about 160 kcal), for athletes who want more fuel in each dose than Gel 100 offers. Same Hydrogel Technology, fewer sachets to carry and tear open.
What's in it
- 40g carbohydrate (about 160 kcal) per sachet
- Maurten Hydrogel Technology: the carbohydrate is held in a gel that moves through the stomach to be absorbed, with no need for water to help it go down
- No added colours or preservatives; neutral flavour
When to use it
- Marathon, ultra and long triathlon efforts where you want high hourly carbohydrate with fewer packets
- Cold, wet or rough conditions where handling lots of small sachets is a hassle
- Athletes who have already trained their gut on Gel 100 and are stepping up their carbohydrate intake
How much to take
One Gel 160 every hour supplies 40g per hour; two per hour reaches 80g. Use Maurten's Fuel Planner to build a plan, and combine with Drink Mix 160 or 320 for higher totals. Increase your intake gradually in training.
Good to know
- Rehydrating still matters even though the gel doesn't need water to go down
- Store at room temperature