Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chew

46 g carbs per 1 chew bar (60 g) · 1:0.8 maltodextrin:fructose. Graded for five standard jobs below — the same product fits some jobs and not others.

dual-source
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Job fit

Beta Fuel Energy Chew works when the job is Marathon, 70.3, IRONMAN, Century / gran fondo, Ultra.

Marathon
3.5 h · race · target 80 g/h → 1.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 1.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not stated
70.3
5.5 h · race · target 90 g/h → 2/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 2/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not stated
IRONMAN
12 h · race · target 90 g/h → 2/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 2/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not stated
Century / gran fondo
5 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 1.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 1.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not stated
Ultra
10 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 1.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 1:0.8 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 1.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not stated

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
Chews
Unit
1 chew bar (60 g)
Carbohydrate
46 g
Carb sources (label order)
sugar, glucose syrup, fructose syrup
Glucose:fructose
1:0.8 maltodextrin:fructose · ~44 % fructose (declared)
Sodium
not stated
Potassium
not stated
Caffeine
not stated
Protein / fat / fibre
not stated / not stated / not stated
Sugar alcohols
none listed
Sweeteners
none listed
Allergens
not stated
Vegan / gluten-free
not stated / not stated
Batch-tested
not stated
Tonicity
—

46 g carbohydrate per chew bar at the Beta Fuel 1:0.8 ratio; ingredients: sugar, water, glucose syrup, fructose syrup, pectin, colour (carotenes), citric acid, natural flavouring, corn starch, glazing agent. The maker suggests 1–3 bars an hour for 80–120 g/h.

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 Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chew per hour do I need?

At 46 g carbs per 1 chew bar (60 g): about 1.3 per hour for 60 g/h and 2 per hour for 90 g/h. Use the fuel checker to set your own job.

Is Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chew dual-source (glucose and fructose)?

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

Does Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chew contain caffeine?

Caffeine is not stated on the source we checked — read the pack.

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