Maurten

Maurten is a Swedish brand that develops sports nutrition products specifically for endurance athletes. The company offers an innovative drink and gel concept based on hydrogel technology. This technology allows for a higher amount of carbohydrates to be dissolved in a drink or gel without being difficult to digest in the stomach or causing gastrointestinal issues.

Hydrogel Technology in Maurten's Sports Nutrition

Hydrogels are commonly used in the food industry as thickening and structuring agents. A hydrogel is a structure based on biopolymers and water, featuring very small pores. It resembles and behaves somewhat like a kitchen sponge due to its three-dimensional network capable of binding water.

At Maurten, they have found a way to create hydrogels using natural food ingredients. They've incorporated this structure with the most efficient energy source—carbohydrates. The hydrogels in their sports drinks are made from the combination of two natural ingredients:

- Alginate: Derived from the cell walls of brown algae.
- Pectin: Found in apples, lemons, carrots, and tomatoes, among others.

These two fibers have been used in the food industry for decades. When combined under precisely the right conditions, alginate and pectin form a pH-sensitive hydrogel.

With this technology, Maurten has succeeded in increasing the carbohydrate content, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal issues, and eliminating all unnecessary ingredients that do not contribute to performance.

Maurten Drink Mix 160 and Drink Mix 320

The best runners, cyclists, and triathletes in the world now rely on these products. The Drink Mix 320 contains 80g of carbohydrates per 500ml, easily digestible thanks to Maurten's hydrogel.

It is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100

25g of carbohydrates packed in hydrogel for optimal supply and tolerance. The Gel 100 Caf 100 includes additional caffeine for even more power.

Free from colorants, flavorings, and preservatives. It is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Maurten Solid 160 and 160C

Solid reinvents itself by removing everything except the essentials. The new Solid 160 is an improved version of the Solid 225. A Solid bar now consists of 2 mini bars, each containing 20g of carbohydrates. It can be eaten all at once or simply saved for later.

The Solid 160 is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday moments—on the way to the swimming pool, the track, a race, during a break at the sidelines, or on the way home from training. It's a sweet and naturally flavored, quick and light source of carbohydrates with low fiber content—the perfect complement to your hydrogel fuel. Each Solid contains 40g of carbohydrates.

The Solid 160C also includes cocoa for a flavorful alternative.