Maurten Gel 100

25 g carbs per 1 sachet (40 g) · 1:0.8 glucose:fructose. Graded for five standard jobs below — the same product fits some jobs and not others.

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Job fit

Gel 100 works when the job is Marathon, 70.3, IRONMAN, Century / gran fondo, Ultra.

Marathon
3.5 h · race · target 80 g/h → 3.2/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 3.2/h · a lot to carry running✓ caffeine-freeℹ sodium not statedℹ no water needed (maker) · sip anyway
70.3
5.5 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3.6/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.6/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ sodium not statedℹ no water needed (maker) · sip anyway
IRONMAN
12 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3.6/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.6/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ sodium not statedℹ no water needed (maker) · sip anyway
Century / gran fondo
5 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 3.2/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3.2/h · easy to carry✓ caffeine-freeℹ sodium not statedℹ no water needed (maker) · sip anyway
Ultra
10 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 3.2/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 3.2/h · a lot to carry running✓ caffeine-freeℹ sodium not statedℹ no water needed (maker) · sip anyway

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 sachet (40 g)
Carbohydrate
25 g
Carb sources (label order)
glucose, fructose
Glucose:fructose
1:0.8 glucose:fructose · ~44 % fructose (declared)
Sodium
not stated
Potassium
not stated
Caffeine
0 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
informed sport
Tonicity
hydrogel — no water needed per the maker

Hydrogel (sodium alginate + calcium carbonate); the maker says no water is needed to wash it down. Ingredients: water, glucose, fructose, sodium alginate, gluconic acid, calcium carbonate — no added flavours, colours, preservatives or sweeteners. Vegan / gluten-free / Informed Sport per the brand store badges.

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 Maurten Gel 100 per hour do I need?

At 25 g carbs per 1 sachet (40 g): about 2.4 per hour for 60 g/h and 3.6 per hour for 90 g/h. Use the fuel checker to set your own job.

Is Maurten Gel 100 dual-source (glucose and fructose)?

Yes — 1:0.8 glucose:fructose (declared), about 44 % fructose, which is in the range that absorbs at 90 g/h and beyond.

Does Maurten Gel 100 contain caffeine?

No, this version is caffeine-free.

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