GU Energy Gel

ORIGINAL ENERGY GEL
Tasty, Portable Energy for Athletes
GU Original Energy Gels pack quick, effective, and sustained energy to meet the demands of all types of activity, in a convenient packet small enough to fit in your pocket.
What's Inside?
Original Energy Gels contain carbohydrates for energy, electrolytes for hydration, and BCAAs to help protect working muscles. Learn more about each.

Carbohydrates From Two Sources
Fast-acting and long-lasting carbohydrates - from maltodextrin and fructose - allow you to quickly digest more fuel without stomach upset.

Electrolytes To Replace What You've Lost
Our gels contain sodium, the electrolyte you lose when you sweat. Always take gels with a few sips of water to help your body efficiently absorb your fuel.

The Many Benefits Of BCAAs
Our BCAA blend helps protect muscles from breakdown, contributes to energy production, and helps prevent mental fatigue.†

SUGGESTED USE GUIDE
0-1 HOURS
1-2 HOURS
2-3 HOURS
3-4 HOURS 

0-1 Hours Of Effort
When you're exercising for an hour or less, it's important to start your
workout well-hydrated and energized. Five minutes before your activity, top off your energy stores with an Energy Gel. It's always best to take a few sips of water to help your body process your fuel.

1-2 Hours Of Effort
When you're exercising for longer than an hour, it's important to refuel along the way. Aim to eat an Energy Gel every 30-45 minutes to keep going strong, and be sure to hydrate while taking gels to help your body efficiently process your fuel.

2-3 Hours Of Effort
As you increase exercise duration, your body needs more. Supplement your Energy Gels with Energy Chews, Hydration Tabs for electrolyte replacement, or Roctane Energy Drink for energy and hydration in one.

3+ Hours Of Effort
During really long efforts, it's impossible to replace everything you're burning, but you can maximize your performance by eating as much as your body can comfortably process. Boost your BCAA consumption with Roctane Energy Gels or Roctane Drink Mix, which will help protect your muscles as you go longer.

FLAVOR SCIENCE
Salted Caramel
If there’s a flavor that’s perfect for Energy Gels, it’s Salted Caramel. The indulgent, sweet caramel taste melts in your mouth, only to be complemented by just enough salt to keep things interesting. With the same consistency as caramel, we won’t judge if you use it to top your next ice cream sundae.
+20mg CAFFEINE per serv, pouch

Mandarin Orange
When you think of oranges, what comes to mind? Sour? Juicy? Tangy? Halftime at soccer games? If your answer is “all of the above”, you’ll love Mandarin Orange. It brings out all the redeeming qualities of the refreshing citrus fruit – like the ultimate flavor wingman.
+20mg CAFFEINE

Chocolate Outrage
Chocolate Outrage was one of the four original Energy Gel flavors back in 1993, and it remains a favorite to this day. Crafted with organic dark chocolate, this flavor satisfies any cocoa craving. The chocolate taste is rich, sweet, and fudge-like...full of flavor but simple enough that you can enjoy it day after day.
+20mg CAFFEINE

Triberry
Tri-Berry is as smooth as a berry flavor can be… a trifecta of berries for a sweet, rich and ripe flavor. Slight floral notes add depth and another dimension to this otherwise smooth flavor. This tried and true flavor is a favorite among GU fans.
+20mg CAFFEINE

Expresso Love
Espresso Love is the ideal flavor for a busy athlete. This flavor will remind you of a bold, rich, dark-roasted cup of joe – so good you might just sip on the gel like it’s a lazy Saturday morning. Plus, with 40mg of caffeine, it’s perfect for those early morning workouts. Love is in the name, and it’s also in the recipe, because here at GU, one of our six core values is love.
+40mg CAFFEINE

Strawberry Banana
Strawberry Banana required the utmost precision to create the perfect balance, because too much banana flavor can dominate other flavors. The mellow banana notes upfront is blended with a zip of strawberry flavor, which delivers a taste just like a perfect smoothie.

Caramel Macchiato
Caramel Macchiato brings out the best from two different flavor profiles combining a sweet caramel taste with the flavor of a strong, dark cup of coffee. It’s indulgent, it’s sweet, and it’s just so smooth. Caramel flavor up front and a mellow coffee taste to back it up. Imagine having a caramel candy and finishing it with a sip of creamy coffee. The 40mg of caffeine is perfect for those early morning workouts.
+40mg CAFFEINE

Lemon Sublime
Lemon Sublime Energy Gel is truly sublime. Bringing all the flavor without overwhelming your palate, Lemon Sublime walks the walk when it comes to flavor. It’s citrusy, slightly sour, and just sweet enough to keep things easy on the taste buds. Try it in the middle of a summer long run if you want your refreshment levels to go through the roof.
+23g CARBS

Mint Chocolate
Mint Chocolate perfectly balances two distinct flavors without picking favorites. The initial taste brings a refreshing mint taste, only to be followed by a rich, dark chocolate. Not quite bitter, but rich enough to remind you of that classic minty chocolate candy from the top of a pillow.
+20mg CAFFEINE

Jet Blackberry
As any berry connoisseur knows, the taste of a blackberry varies throughout the season. The taste of Jet Blackberry is like that mid-summer berry: ripe enough to deliver unmatched sweetness while still bringing out a touch of tart. It won’t make your mouth pucker, but it keeps things interesting. This flavor also packs 40mg of caffeine – to help you turn on the jets, of course.
+40mg CAFFEINE

Tastefully Nude
Oh, Tastefully Nude… smooth and ever-so-mellow. You can call it bland, and we won’t take offense, because that’s just what it is! Crafted for athletes that don’t like frills and only wear white socks.
+20mg CAFFEINE

Campfire S’mores
Campfire S’mores brings flavor science to new heights. Between the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate, there is a lot of flavor packed into one small packet. The flavor delivers gooey, sweet, and toasty marshmallow up front and is followed by a hint of Graham cracker and a smooth chocolatey finish. One taste, and you’ll be transported back to the campfire.

Cola Me Happy
A spicy and tangy way to fuel that’s reminiscent of your favorite aid station treat.
+40mg CAFFEINE