SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Cherry
A 60ml sachet, to be squeezed during a race or training. SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Cherry provides 22 grams of maltodextrin-based carbohydrates per sachet, with no need to drink water. The flavour is a refreshing cherry note, not too sweet and pleasant to consume when fatigued. Gluten-free and aspartame-free, suitable for vegans, certified by Informed Sport.
What "isotonic" means in practice
Isotonic is a scientific term that indicates a liquid has the same concentration as the cells in your body. For an energy gel, this means the stomach doesn't need to draw in additional fluid to dilute the gel before passing it on. This is what happens with most classic gels, and sometimes causes a bloated feeling. With an isotonic gel, the product leaves the stomach faster and carbohydrates are available more quickly. SiS introduced this principle in 2002, a world first for an energy gel. In 2015, the product won the Queen's Award for Enterprise.
22 grams of maltodextrin-based carbohydrates
The energy source in this product is maltodextrin, derived from corn starch. Maltodextrin has a lower sweetening power than ordinary sugar, which makes the gel less sticky and less intense in taste. This is a deliberate choice. During prolonged efforts, flavour fatigue is a real problem and a gel that is too sweet then works against you. Per 60ml sachet, you get 22 grams of carbohydrates with only 0.6 grams of sugar. No notable amounts of lipids or proteins.
Water-free, and practical
As the gel is isotonic, you don't need to drink water with it. This makes the gel usable when a bottle or aid station is not within reach. You can open it during a sprint, in the middle of a climb, or during a race without having to adjust your pace. Take 1 to 3 gels per hour to reach the recommended 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour. For a 3h30 marathon, this represents 10 to 12 gels in total.
Informed Sport certified, gluten-free and aspartame-free
All SiS GO gels are batch-tested by Informed Sport for banned substances on the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) list. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, gluten-free and aspartame-free. The flavourings are of natural origin. No artificial colours in most flavours, with the exception of the orange variant which contains beta-carotene.
The cherry flavour is one of the most refreshing variants in the range, easy to combine with other flavours if you plan longer sessions with several gels per hour. The formula is identical in each flavour; only the flavouring and any colouring differ.