Marketing claims – what is PowerGel Smoothie？
- PowerGel Smoothie is made with a minimum of 65% natural fruit puree, meaning it’s not an all-natural fuel (see our review on all-natural energy gels). More on its nutritional profile and ingredients later.
- The carbohydrate content is based on what the company calls “C2MAX Dual Source Carb Mix,” which is just a fancy way to say 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio.
- Its sodium content is specifically called out. 147 mg per sachet.
- Listed on the Cologne List. This is a safe fuel choice if you’re an elite athlete subjected to drug tests.
What are the nutritional facts and ingredients of PowerGel Smoothie?
At 90 g, PowerGel Smoothie provides 146 calories and 35 g of carbohydrates, of which 15 g are from sugar. Other notables are 147 mg of sodium and 0.37 g of salt, which adds another 143 g of sodium, for a generous 290 g of sodium per pack by my calculation.
If you’re a salty sweater, PowerGel Smoothie is well designed to replenish electrolytes. Here’s a piece to estimate your rate of sweat sodium losses.
For such a heavy energy gel, 35 g of carbohydrates and 146 calories are not a lot. It slightly underwhelms in terms of energy-to-weight ratio.
I tested the Mango Apple flavor, so the 65% fruit puree came from apple and mango. Maltodextrin and fructose are also included for added sugar.
What are the taste and consistency of PowerGel Smoothie?
The texture of the energy gel is on the thicker side of the spectrum. It’s called a smoothie, after all.
Flavor-wise, I wouldn’t say it tastes great, but it wasn’t terrible. Due to the high salt and sodium citrate content, it has a savory/tart twist. Definitely one of the most unique energy gel flavors I’ve tried.