I am writing a review about the GU Energy Labs Strawberry Banana energy gel. It is a pretty good tasting gel that can be a life saver on those longer training days.
Nutrition
The gel contains 100 calories, a standard for the industry. It is 32 grams, also a typical measurement. There is no fat, and very little sodium (60mg) The gel contains 22 grams of carbohydrate, with 6 of them being attributed to sugars. Its not going to fill you up, but it will do the job.
Appearance taste and texture
The gels packet is very nice. It is small, wont snag the pockets of your shirt or jersey, and the top tears off very easily. The gel its self is a murky greenish color, but that is expected. The gel tastes like a very sweet banana, which is a good thing. Some flavors are not so great, but strawberry banana is definitely one of the best. The texture though, is a little thick. When the GU is warm, say maybe it has been in your pocket for an hour before your race, the consistency is like a thicker yogurt. But at cooler temps, it gets thicker. I suggest drinking some water with it, to soften it up.
Performance
The performance is the best part. The gels allow you to fly through your races. I recently placed third in a local cross country race after eating one of these. I find they do best eaten before an event, but they also work quite well when consumed during.
Cost
They are Not to expensive. They cost $1.25 for each single gel, and around $25 for a case of 24. I would suggest buying the case, since you will be using these all the time.
Matthew the middle schooler
Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew to find out. "It tastes super sweet. i dont really like the texture, though. 3/5"
Overview
The Gels are one of the best purchases you can make. You will love the sweet flavor later on in your races, and the time drops will be amazing. I suggest you buy these the next chance you get.
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