{"product_id":"maurten-gel-100-caf-100","title":"Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100 | Caffeine Energy Gel for Racing","description":"\u003ch2\u003e25g Carbs. 100mg Caffeine. One Decisive Gel.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaurten Gel 100 CAF 100 is the caffeinated version of the world's most trusted race gel. It combines \u003cstrong\u003e25g of carbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e with a potent \u003cstrong\u003e100mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e — all encapsulated in patented Hydrogel Technology — to deliver a sharp mental and physical edge exactly when you need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCaffeine + Hydrogel: A Smarter Combination\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaffeine is one of the most performance-proven legal ergogenic aids in sport. But timing and delivery matter. In Gel 100 CAF 100, both the carbohydrates \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the caffeine are encapsulated in Maurten's \u003cstrong\u003eHydrogel matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, which forms upon contact with stomach acid. This means faster, more consistent absorption — and far less risk of the GI distress that can derail a race when you're already deep in the hurt locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrategically Deploy It. Don't Just Sip It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 100mg of caffeine per sachet, this isn't a gel you take every 20 minutes. Elite athletes and coaches recommend using it strategically — in the final third of a race, at a key climb, or when mental fatigue starts to creep in. Pair it with Maurten Gel 100 (no caffeine) for the earlier stages of your fuelling plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRemarkably Clean. Remarkably Effective.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust \u003cstrong\u003e7 ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e. No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The same firm, easy-to-handle texture as Gel 100 — no syrupy mess, even at full race pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25g carbohydrates in an optimised 0.8:1 fructose:glucose ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mg caffeine per sachet for a proven performance boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrogel Technology encapsulates both carbs and caffeine for reduced GI distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 7 ingredients — no colours, flavours, or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm texture for easy consumption mid-effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for strategic use in the final stages of racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse strategically during the latter stages of training or racing — typically the final 30–45 minutes of a hard effort. Combine with Maurten Gel 100 (caffeine-free) for earlier fuelling, and Drink Mix 160 or 320 for a complete race-day nutrition plan. Avoid taking multiple caffeinated gels in quick succession.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maurten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53279000395960,"sku":"29976","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1109\/4336\/files\/8eb01vry_7a02068a-d660-43d1-8d6d-b60bdc390e22.png?v=1775683244","url":"https:\/\/xciter.co.za\/products\/maurten-gel-100-caf-100","provider":"Xciter Sports Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}