Maurten
Introducing Maurten
In 2015, Maurten developed a way to encapsulate high concentrations of carbohydrates in hydrogel, making them easier to be tolerated by the body. Maurten's philosophy is based on three main points:
- Only natural ingredients: Maurten created its famous hydrogel from the combination of two natural ingredients, alginate (extracted from brown algae) and pectin (found in apples, lemons, carrots, etc.).
- Keep it simple! Maurten's products contain only the essential: there are no added flavours, colorants or preservatives.
- High body tolerance: the use of hydrogel allows the body to assimilate carbohydrates more easily, without causing unwanted gastro-intestinal problems.
This method was so successful that only one year later, world elite long-distance runners, such as Mo Farah and Eliud Kipchoge, started using these unique products, becoming its proud ambassadors.
- Only natural ingredients: Maurten created its famous hydrogel from the combination of two natural ingredients, alginate (extracted from brown algae) and pectin (found in apples, lemons, carrots, etc.).
- Keep it simple! Maurten's products contain only the essential: there are no added flavours, colorants or preservatives.
- High body tolerance: the use of hydrogel allows the body to assimilate carbohydrates more easily, without causing unwanted gastro-intestinal problems.
This method was so successful that only one year later, world elite long-distance runners, such as Mo Farah and Eliud Kipchoge, started using these unique products, becoming its proud ambassadors.
Drinks
When the concentration of carbohydrates in a drink is increased, usually its assimilation slows down, causing many stomach problems to the athletes. Thanks to the hydrogel technology, Maurten developed energy drinks with higher concentrations of carbohydrates and easier to consume. Drink Mix 320 contains 80 g of carbohydrates (mixed with 500 ml of water), while Drink Mix 160 contains 40 g of carbohydrates (with 500 ml of water). Both can be used as a preload and consumed during training or racing. The Drink Mix 320 is perfect in cooler temperatures, while the Drink Mix 160 is perfect for shorter efforts at higher temperatures.
Gels
Maurten's gels are great in every physical activity, especially because they are easier to carry for longer periods of time. Maurten's gel is a Hydrogel, filled with a combination of fructose and glucose. The newest arrival is the GEL 100 CAF 100, a new hydrogel with caffeine. Caffeine has been shown to promote alertness and reduce fatigue over time. Carbohydrates and caffeine mixed together can help you reduce the performance decline over time.
Solids
Solids are the first non-hydrogel products for Maurten. Performance-focused, Solid is an oat-and-rice-based chewable. Solids are perfect as a post-session or post-race recovery snack. Ultra runners can eat Solid every 4 hours, helping also in the replacement of sodium levels. The C in the product name stays for Cocoa: these products will have a cocoa flavour.
The Fuel Guide
As we now understood, carbohydrates can really make the difference in your everyday training or races. Therefore, it's extremely important to know when to use Maurten's products. In this video, you can learn how to optimise your performance, while reducing fatigue and discomfort.