Maurten Gel 160

Maurten revolutionized sports nutrition with its Hydrogel Technology. Top athletes covet the Gel 100, but they wanted a bit more.

Now, Maurten offers an even higher-carb option with the Gel 160 – a 40 g serving of energy utilizing the same Hydrogel Technology.

Gel 160 is a bigger hydrogel option – encapsulating 40 grams of carbohydrates in each serving.

The same proven technology built with just 6 natural ingredients — no added colors, preservatives or flavors. For athletes who want more energy in each gel, this is for you.

Not The Typical Gel

From a technical perspective, traditional gels are made by mixing water and carbohydrates into syrups, often with added flavors and preservatives.

The Gel 160 is completely different. It’s a biopolymer matrix filled with a unique blend of fructose and glucose (ratio of 0.8:1), which, as we often discuss, enables the uptake of much more carbohydrates. 

Maurten has created a gel that utilizes its unique Hydrogel Technology, which encapsulates carbohydrates and facilitates smooth transportation into the intestine, where water, salt and carbohydrates are absorbed.

This is slightly different from the Maurten Drink Mix, which requires the acidity of the stomach to form the hydrogel. Maurten Gel 160 contains a pre-formed hydrogel and can be taken without water.