Questions about Powerbar PowerGel Original

Sports nutrition is not about health (at least not primarily), it's about maximizing energy intake. Using Maltodextrin/Glucose on one hand and fructose on the other you can utilize two different path of energy intake. Here a bit more detailed explaination: The key benefit comes from using different intestinal transport mechanisms: - Glucose uses SGLT1 transporters, which can become saturated at around 60g/hour - Fructose uses GLUT5 transporters, which can handle about 30g/hour - By using both pathways simultaneously, you can absorb more total carbohydrates (up to ~90g/hour) The typical optimal ratio is: - 2:1 glucose:fructose ratio - For example: 60g glucose + 30g fructose per hour

The manufacturer states the following composition: Maltodextrin, water, fructose, sodium chloride, sodium citrates, natural vanilla flavouring, acidulant (lactic acid), preservative (potassium sorbate), natural citrus flavouring. It is therefore natural vanilla flavouring.

It's for a pack of 24 x 41gr