SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Fruit Salad
A 60ml sachet, to be squeezed during a race or training. SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Fruit Salad provides 22 grams of carbohydrates per sachet from maltodextrin, without the need for water. The flavor is a blend of fruit flavors, slightly sweet and easily recognizable. 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 your body's cells. For an energy gel, this means the stomach does not need to draw in extra fluid to dilute the gel before passing it. This is what happens with most classic gels, and sometimes causes a feeling of bloating. 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 carbohydrates from maltodextrin
The energy source in this product is maltodextrin, derived from corn starch. Maltodextrin has a lower sweetness than regular sugar, which makes the gel less sticky and less intense in taste. This is a deliberate choice. During prolonged efforts, taste 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 fats or proteins.
No water, and practical
Because 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 list. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, gluten-free and aspartame-free. The flavors are of natural origin. No artificial colors in most flavors, with the exception of the orange variant which contains beta-carotene.
The fruit salad flavor is one of the most refreshing variants in the range, easy to combine with other flavors if you plan longer sessions with several gels per hour. The formula is identical in each flavor; only the aroma and any coloring differ.