Maurten GEL 100 CAF 100 Review

Maurten GEL 100 CAF 100 is supplement designed to provide long-lasting energy without causing stomach issues. The CAF 100 has the same amount of caffeine as 1.5 espressos, along with 25 grams of carbohydrates. This gel utilizes a unique blend of fructose and glucose with no added flavors or preservatives. While GEL 100 CAF 100 can be used on its own for shorter runs, it can also be combined with other nutrition if more carbohydrates are required.

Our testers found GEL 100 CAF 100 exceptionally helpful for fueling up during activities. Maurten CAF 100 has the same taste and texture as the brand's classic GEL 100 and was just as easy to digest. The testers thought this gel was effortless to use on runs, with convenient packaging that was the perfect size to carry and simple to open while on the move. While Maurten GEL 100 CAF 100 has a higher price tag than similar energy gels, it also boasts the most carbohydrates and calories per gel. Our testers strongly recommend Maurten CAF gels to anyone looking for a highly caffeinated supplement.

Liz: "I don't think you can find another energy gel that performs as well as the Maurten Gels. The energy they provide is fast, sustained, and easy on the stomach. I never feel like Maruten gels cause a sugar rush or crash. Instead, they offer a consistent level of energy that lasts for a long time."

Matt: "The Maurten CAF 100 Gel is the best gel fuel out there. This is my go-to mid-run fuel during my long sessions because it is filled with very simple sugars and ingredients that don't force my body to work hard to digest. Other gels are syrupy with a ton of sugary extra ingredients that my body must figure out, but Maurten Gel contains just glucose, fructose, and salt, which my gut can transform to energy without any issues (the caffeine is a nice bonus). While out on longer and harder runs, Maurten CAF 100 Gel provided me with a perfect amount of energy and caused no crashing, meaning I could truly trust this gel."

Liz: "I know some complain about the flavor of this brand's products, but I really don't mind the taste of Maurten Gels. They have a lightly sweet flavor that is reminiscent of simple syrup. Some may not like this, but I find that it can sometimes be more palatable than the super-sweet flavors featured in other gels. The texture is also unique. It is thick like Jell-O, and there is definitely more volume in one packet than with other brands, so it takes a bit more effort to eat it. You also have to make sure that you get all of the gel out of the packet so it doesn't spill in your pocket or pack."

Matt: "Maurten products never have a very strong taste since they use only simple ingredients. However, the caffeinated version does have a slight aftertaste to it. It was never anything that I gave any real thought to, and I'll take this minor aftertaste for some added caffeine any day.

I also thought the texture was great. Maurten CAF 100 Gel is more like Jell-O than syrup. I enjoyed this aspect since I didn't need to necessarily take water while consuming it."

Liz: "This is what Maurten nutrition is all about. They are so easy to digest. I have never experienced stomach issues with these products."

Matt: "This gel never gives me any issues during or after runs. When my body is working hard on a tempo long run or an 18-mile effort, I don't want a product that my stomach has to work to digest. Maurten CAF 100 Gel only has ingredients my body can digest without any second-guessing."

Liz: "The packaging is like other gel brands with the rip-off top, but Maurten gel packets are larger in volume than something like a GU gel. This does make it easy to consume the gel, but they are slightly heavier to carry, and the Jell-O consistency of the gel seems to spill a bit more easily if you don't get all the gel out of the package."

Matt: "The packaging rocks. It is simple, easy to open, and easy to take."

Liz: "Maruten products are some of the more expensive energy foods on the market, but I feel like the cost is worth it as the products perform so well. While I usually don't choose Maurten products for daily workouts due to the cost, I have no problem investing in them for longer runs and race day."

Matt: "Maurten CAF 100 Gel is on the pricier side, but in my eyes, it is totally worth it. I really think it fuels me well and gives me everything I need without any digestion issues."

"Like with the regular Maurten 100 Gel, the taste and consistency of the CAF 100 Gel can take some getting used to. Its lightly sweet, somewhat flavorless taste may not suit some runners, and neither will the consistency. But for those who don't mind these factors, I think it would be hard to find another gel that performs as well as the Maurten products. Maurten gels provide almost instantaneous energy, which is sustained throughout my run or bike ride (no bonking!), and it never gives me stomach problems. I don't use many caffeinated energy gels or chews, so I was a little nervous that the CAF 100 Gel might make me jittery, but that wasn't the case. Truthfully, I just felt fueled and energized throughout my workouts. In the end, I didn't notice a huge difference between my energy with the CAF 100 Gel and the regular 100 Gel, but I do think that the CAF 100 left me feeling more awake and a bit sharper. Because of this, I think I will reserve the CAF gel for race day, days when I'm feeling tired going into a workout, or for very long days where I want to keep my energy levels high for 3+ hours of activity."

"I grabbed this product for all my longer and harder efforts. Maurten CAF 100 Gel provides a balanced amount of fuel and energy that never made me crash or spike. The consistency is like Jell-O and thicker than most gels, but this was nice because I never felt like I had to take water to get it down. I thought the taste was almost nonexistent, with a little sweetness making it an even easier product to take. Overall, Maurten CAF 100 Gel is a simple product that gives me a nice peace of mind while running since it is easy to take and easy to digest."