Huma Chia Energy Gel

24 g carbs per 1 pouch · 2:1 glucose:fructose. Graded for five standard jobs below — the same product fits some jobs and not others.

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Job fit

Chia Energy Gel works when the job is Marathon, 70.3, IRONMAN, Century / gran fondo, Ultra.

Marathon
3.5 h · race · target 80 g/h → 3.3/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 3.3/h · a lot to carry running✓ caffeine-freeℹ 47 % of your sodium · add saltℹ ~150 ml water per gel
70.3
5.5 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3.8/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.8/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ 53 % of your sodiumℹ ~150 ml water per gel
IRONMAN
12 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3.8/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.8/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ 53 % of your sodiumℹ ~150 ml water per gel
Century / gran fondo
5 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 3.3/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.3/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ 47 % of your sodium · add saltℹ ~150 ml water per gel
Ultra
10 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 3.3/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 3.3/h · a lot to carry running✓ caffeine-freeℹ 47 % of your sodium · add saltℹ ~150 ml water per gel

Grades: A–E from absorption (35 %), gut (30 %), practicality (15 %), caffeine (10 %) and your preferences (10 %); a ✗ on absorption or gut caps at C. Sodium and tonicity are shown as ℹ and never change the grade.

What is in it

Label facts, not a score. Apply your own preferences in the checker.

Format
Gel
Unit
1 pouch
Carbohydrate
24 g
Carb sources (label order)
fruit purees, cane sugar, brown rice syrup
Glucose:fructose
2:1 glucose:fructose · ~33 % fructose (declared)
Sodium
105 mg
Potassium
not stated
Caffeine
0 mg (varies: Strawberry / Apple Cinnamon / Blueberry / Mango 0 · Raspberry / Lemonade / Chocolate 25 mg · Doubleshot Mocha 100 mg)
Protein / fat / fibre
not stated / not stated / not stated
Sugar alcohols
none listed
Sweeteners
none listed
Allergens
not stated
Vegan / gluten-free
vegan / gluten-free
Batch-tested
not stated
Tonicity
hypertonic

100 kcal, 24–25 g carbohydrate (tool uses 24) and 105 mg sodium per pouch; real-fruit purée + cane sugar + brown rice syrup, which the maker states lands at 2:1 glucose:fructose; blended chia seeds. Vegan / gluten-free per the maker's listings.

From the manufacturer's page, checked 2026-09-18 · source. Labels change; read the pack. Not medical advice; not affiliated with the brand.

How many Huma Chia Energy Gel per hour do I need?

At 24 g carbs per 1 pouch: about 2.5 per hour for 60 g/h and 3.8 per hour for 90 g/h. Use the fuel checker to set your own job.

Is Huma Chia Energy Gel dual-source (glucose and fructose)?

Yes — 2:1 glucose:fructose (declared), about 33 % fructose, which is in the range that absorbs at 90 g/h and beyond.

Does Huma Chia Energy Gel contain caffeine?

No, this version is caffeine-free. Variants: Strawberry / Apple Cinnamon / Blueberry / Mango 0 · Raspberry / Lemonade / Chocolate 25 mg · Doubleshot Mocha 100 mg.

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