{"product_id":"original-energy-gel","title":"Original Energy Gel","description":"\u003cul class=\"eg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21–23 g\u003c\/strong\u003e carbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60–125 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e sodium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0–40 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe gel that started it all: a 32 g packet of fast and slow carbohydrates, sodium and amino acids that delivers 100 calories in a few seconds and sits easily in a working stomach. It is the right pick for most training runs, rides and race days, and it comes in 17 flavours, 10 of them with caffeine. New to gels? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gel-101\"\u003eGel 101\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance fuel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 calories per 32 g packet, taken in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21–23 g carbohydrate from two sources, maltodextrin and fructose, so energy arrives within minutes and keeps coming without a spike and crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60–125 mg sodium to help replace what you lose in sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 mg amino acids (BCAAs) to help protect working muscles, contribute to energy production and hold off mental fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0, 20 or 40 mg caffeine depending on flavour; see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/caffeinated-vs-non-caffeinated\"\u003ecaffeinated vs non-caffeinated\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthlete benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, pocket-sized, tear-and-squeeze packet with no mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth texture and a wide range of flavours, from fruity to dessert-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher; banned-substance tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy on the stomach when taken with a few sips of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by GU Energy Labs, Berkeley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eg-flavours\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSour Peach \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur first step to the sour side. Juicy peach with a mouth-watering sharp edge that stays refreshing from the first squeeze to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eChocolate Outrage \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the four launch flavours from 1993 and still among the most popular. Made with organic dark chocolate: rich, sweet and fudge-like, yet simple enough to take day after day. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTri-Berry \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree berries in one smooth, ripe, sweet flavour with a faint floral note underneath. A long-standing favourite that rarely gets boring. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eVanilla Bean \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with extract from real vanilla beans. Sweet, smooth, rich and creamy, a classic that keeps doing its job kilometre after kilometre. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eStrawberry Banana \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMellow banana up front, then a zip of strawberry. Banana tends to take over, so the balance took real tuning; the result tastes like a well-made smoothie. Caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCola Me Happy \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+40 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpicy, tangy cola, the aid-station pick-me-up in gel form. 40 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSalted Caramel \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet caramel that melts in the mouth, with just enough salt to keep it interesting. The texture is close to the real thing. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003ePumpkin Spice \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA limited seasonal flavour: natural pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove. Cosy, nostalgic and caffeine-free. Available only while stocks last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBirthday Cake \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, indulgent cake-batter flavour, first made to mark the Original gel's 25th birthday. Permission to celebrate mid-run. Caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCampfire S'mores \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eToasted marshmallow first, then a hint of biscuit and a smooth chocolate finish. A lot of flavour in one small packet. Caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eJet Blackberry \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+40 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a mid-summer blackberry: sweet enough to satisfy, with a touch of tart that will not make you pucker. 40 mg of caffeine to help you turn on the jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLemon Sublime \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrusy, slightly sour and just sweet enough, bright without overwhelming the palate. Try it in the middle of a hot long run. Caffeine-free, with 23 g of carbs per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSalted Watermelon \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA salty note first, then sweet, juicy watermelon, like a watermelon hard candy that melts in the mouth. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMandarin Orange \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+20 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSour, juicy and tangy, all the best parts of a fresh orange, like half-time orange slices at a football match. 20 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eEspresso Love \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+40 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold, rich, dark-roast coffee flavour for busy athletes and early starts. 40 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCaramel Macchiato \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip eg-chip--solar\"\u003e+40 mg caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet caramel up front with a mellow, strong-coffee finish, like a caramel sweet chased with a sip of creamy coffee. 40 mg of caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRaspberry Lemonade \u003cspan class=\"eg-chip\"\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy raspberry topped off with lemonade, a classic summer pairing. Caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eg-callout\"\u003eTip: always take a gel with a few sips of water. It speeds absorption and keeps the stomach settled. In Mumbai or Chennai humidity you can sweat out more sodium than one packet replaces, so for anything over two hours add electrolytes to your drink or swap some packets for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/roctane-energy-gel\"\u003eRoctane\u003c\/a\u003e, which carries up to 3x the sodium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 1 hour:\u003c\/strong\u003e start well hydrated and fuelled. One gel about 5 minutes before you begin, with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e one gel every 20–30 minutes, each with a few sips of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the same rhythm and add electrolytes; in heat, consider \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/roctane-vs-original\"\u003eswitching to Roctane\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3+ hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e you cannot replace everything you burn, so eat as much as your gut comfortably handles and lean on Roctane for extra BCAAs. Practise this in training: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/train-your-gut\"\u003etrain your gut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out your own numbers with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fuel-calculator\"\u003efuel calculator\u003c\/a\u003e or read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-fuel\"\u003ehow to fuel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by a regulatory authority. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GU Energy Labs","offers":[{"title":"Sour Peach","offer_id":68025730171011,"sku":"OG-SOUR-PEACH-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate Outrage","offer_id":68025730203779,"sku":"OG-CHOCOLATE-OUTRAGE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tri-Berry","offer_id":68025730236547,"sku":"OG-TRI-BERRY-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vanilla Bean","offer_id":68025730269315,"sku":"OG-VANILLA-BEAN-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strawberry Banana","offer_id":68025730302083,"sku":"OG-STRAWBERRY-BANANA-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cola Me Happy","offer_id":68025730334851,"sku":"OG-COLA-ME-HAPPY-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":68025730367619,"sku":"OG-SALTED-CARAMEL-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pumpkin Spice","offer_id":68025730400387,"sku":"OG-PUMPKIN-SPICE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birthday Cake","offer_id":68025730433155,"sku":"OG-BIRTHDAY-CAKE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Campfire S'mores","offer_id":68025730465923,"sku":"OG-CAMPFIRE-S-MORES-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jet Blackberry","offer_id":68025730498691,"sku":"OG-JET-BLACKBERRY-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemon Sublime","offer_id":68025730531459,"sku":"OG-LEMON-SUBLIME-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Watermelon","offer_id":68025730564227,"sku":"OG-SALTED-WATERMELON-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mandarin Orange","offer_id":68025730596995,"sku":"OG-MANDARIN-ORANGE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso Love","offer_id":68025730629763,"sku":"OG-ESPRESSO-LOVE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel Macchiato","offer_id":68025730662531,"sku":"OG-CARAMEL-MACCHIATO-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raspberry Lemonade","offer_id":68025730695299,"sku":"OG-RASPBERRY-LEMONADE-8","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3420\/1731\/files\/original-sour-peach.png?v=1792749782","url":"https:\/\/globalgoodies.in\/products\/original-energy-gel","provider":"Global Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}