Maurten Gel Mix 480 is a powder-based endurance fuel designed for long-distance training and racing. One sachet mixed with 200ml of water provides 120g of carbohydrate and 480 kcal, creating a unique consistency that's thicker than Maurten Drink Mix but looser than a ready-to-use Maurten Gel.

Unlike Gel 100 and Gel 160, Gel Mix 480 is prepared in a soft flask and can be consumed progressively during exercise. Once it reaches the acidic environment of the stomach, the mixture forms a hydrogel, encapsulating the carbohydrates as they move through the stomach to be absorbed and used as fuel.

Gel Mix 480 uses a 1:0.7 maltodextrin-to-fructose carbohydrate ratio and is designed for athletes tackling longer distances, longer durations and demanding training blocks. It's particularly suited to runners, trail and ultra runners, cyclists and long-distance triathletes looking for a high-carbohydrate fuelling format that can be carried and consumed from a flask.

Product Features

• 120g carbohydrate per sachet
• 480 kcal per serving
• Mix with 200ml of water
• Powder-based endurance fuel
• Maurten Hydrogel Technology
• Becomes a hydrogel in the acidic environment of the stomach
• Texture sits between Drink Mix and Maurten Gel
• 1:0.7 maltodextrin-to-fructose carbohydrate ratio
• No added flavouring or colour
• Designed for long-distance and long-duration endurance exercise
• Can be combined with Maurten Addition
• Caffeine free

How to Prepare

1. Add 200ml of clean water to a suitable soft flask.
2. If using Maurten Addition, add the Addition to the water first and shake.
3. Slowly add the entire sachet of Gel Mix 480 to the water.
4. Shake vigorously until completely dissolved with no lumps or powder remaining at the bottom.
5. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes before consuming.

How to Use

Gel Mix 480 is designed to be consumed progressively during long training sessions and races rather than taken as a single gel.

Each prepared sachet provides 120g of carbohydrate, allowing athletes to incorporate it into their individual carbohydrate and fuelling strategy.

It can also be used alongside other Maurten products when building a fuelling plan for high-intensity or long-duration training and competition.

Nutrition

Per Sachet

Energy: 480 kcal
Carbohydrate: 120g
Caffeine: 0mg
Water Required: 200ml

Maurten Hydrogel Technology

Gel Mix 480 is pH-sensitive. After it's consumed and reaches the acidic environment of the stomach, it forms a hydrogel that encapsulates the carbohydrates and carries them through the stomach to be absorbed and used as fuel.

Compatible With Maurten Addition

Maurten Addition can be mixed with Gel Mix 480 to change the taste and provide flavour variation during longer training sessions and races.

If using Addition, add it to the 200ml of water first, shake, and then add the Gel Mix 480 powder.

Storage

Once prepared, Gel Mix 480 can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours.

Best For

Ultra running, Trail running, Long-distance running, Cycling, Triathlon, Endurance training & racing