Carbs Fuel Original 25g Energy Gels

The same energy gel you love, in half the size. 

• New to fueling? Start here.
• Limited pocket space? We've got you. 
• Short activity? Look no further. 

25 grams of carbohydrates per energy gel for only . No preservatives, no gelling agents, no added flavours, no over-complicating it. Neutral, bright taste and thin consistency reduces flavour fatigue and ease of consumption during longer efforts.

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  Simple
  Seven ingredients - no preservatives, no gelling agents, no artificial flavoring. Simply contains 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrates, acidity regulators, and sodium.

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  Effective
  25 grams of carbohydrates, 100 calories, and 65mg of sodium efficiently packed in this 37g energy gel packet.

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  Enjoyable
  Thin and light consistency with a unique bright, sweet, and subtle citrus flavor. Easy to consume with or without water.

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  Affordable
  $2.00 per gel makes this compact energy gel an unbeatable value.

  Original Flavour
  We wanted to make our product as simple as possible so that you can consume the carbohydrates you need. No flavouring is used, but thanks to our acidity regulators and carbohydrate contents, this energy gel has a bright, sweet, and slightly citrusy taste.
  

  NO Preservatives
  We understand the sensitivity to preservatives, so we don't use them. We made our product shelf stable by achieving a balance between pH and water activity.
  

  Vegan Friendly + Gluten Free
  This gel is gluten free and suitable for plant-based athletes.
  

  Ingredients
  Water, maltodextrin, sucrose, fructose, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride. That's just 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrates, acidity regulators, and some sodium.

  We made the Original 25g Energy Gel for athletes in a few scenarios:

  1. For shorter activities where 50 grams of carbohydrates or 200 calories doesn't feel necessary, but bringing fuel on-board is still important.
  2. For athletes with more limited pocket space. We found many runners in particular struggle with large gel packets; the Original 25g Energy Gel is smaller and more compact.
  3. For athletes looking for further precision in their hourly carbohydrate intake; this smaller serving, when mixed with our 50g energy gels, can help achieve specific fueling goals.
  4. For athletes newer to fueling, who may be intimidated by consuming 50g of carbs and 200 calories in one single packet. The Original 25g Energy Gel is the perfect starting point to build up your fueling strategy.

   

  Carb sources
  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. 

  2:1 Versus 1:0.8 Glucose to 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.