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Chocolate: Maltodextrin, filtered water, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), cocoa powder, sodium acid sulfate, salt, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Apple Cinnamon: Maltodextrin, filtered water, apple juice concentrate, Energy Smart(fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), ground cinnamon, malic acid, vanilla extract, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), salt, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Banana: Maltodextrin, filtered water, banana puree, Energy Smart(fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), citric acid, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), salt, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Espresso: Maltodextrin, filtered water, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), cocoa powder, natural flavor, coffee powder, sodium acid sulfate, salt, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), caffeine, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Montana Huckleberry: Maltodextrin, filtered water, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), huckleberries, natural huckleberry flavor, citric acid, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), salt, potassium chloride.
Orange: Maltodextrin, filtered water, orange juice concentrate, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), potassium sorbate (as a preservative), citric acid, salt, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Raspberry: Maltodextrin, filtered water, raspberry puree, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), salt, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
Vanilla: Maltodextrin, filtered water, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), potassium sorbate (as a preservative), vanilla extract, citric acid, potassium chloride, salt, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine).
Tropical: Maltodextrin, filtered water, pineapple concentrate, Energy Smart (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), natural flavors, citric acid, salt, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), caffeine, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isoleucine), potassium chloride.
FAQ
Q: How Much Caffeine Does Hammer Gel Contain In Comparison To Coffee?
A: While caffeine levels can vary tremendously between different brands of coffee, an 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee generally contains anywhere from 80-135 mg of caffeine, while the caffeine content of an 8-ounce cup of drip coffee is between 115-175 mg. Each serving of Espresso Hammer Gel contains 50 mg of caffeine. Each serving of Tropical Hammer Gel contains 25 mg of caffeine
Q: Is There Fructose In Hammer Gel?
A: Fructose is a real and present dietary danger known and shown to compromise health. Unprocessed natural fruit juice is associated with health-enhancing effects, but the processed form is highly toxic even in relatively small amounts.
This question is important, requiring a few paragraphs to explain.A typical 36-gram serving Hammer Gel contains 0.72 gram from a natural sweetener, called "Energy Smart" made from 50% fruit juice and 50% grain dextrins via proprietary process. Fruit juice contains natural fructose of 3-10% by weight. For every serving of Hammer Gel consumed (at most) 1-2 grams of natural fructose is consumed. The natural fructose content in Hammer Gel for a 9-serving/3-hour workout is no higher than 18-20 grams, well under half of the 50 grams necessary to induce fructose intolerance symptoms.
Since no one knows the proprietary process by which the "Energy Smart" sweetener formula is processed, our comment is an educated estimate. When compared to natural organic whole foods, Hammer Gel generates very small amounts of natural fructose. Naturally occurring, plant-source total dietary fructose ingested from whole non-processed fruits or vegetables is around 15 grams per day with NO reported association with compromised health disorders. Each 3.5 ounces from whole fruits contain small gram amounts of fructose:
| FRUIT |
PER 100 GRAMS |
| Prunes |
12.5 |
| Grapes |
8.2 |
| Bananas |
4.9 |
| Kiwi Fruit |
4.3 |
| Apples |
6.0 |
| Cherries |
6.0 |
| Pears |
6.2 |
| Blueberry |
5.0 |
| Strawberry |
2.5 |
| Blackberry |
2.4 |
| Orange |
2.2 |
| Grapefruit |
2.5 |
| Watermelon |
3.3 |
| Plums |
3.0 |
| Raspberry |
2.3 |
| Melon |
2.9 |
| Pineapple |
2.0 |
| Cantaloupe |
1.8 |
| Peach |
1.5 |
| Nectarine |
1.3 |
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| Hammer Gel |
1.0 - 2.0 * |
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Q: Why Hammer Nutrition Does Not Offer A Caffeinated Version In Every Flavor Of Hammer Gel?
A: There are two reasons. First, anytime caffeine is added to a flavor it can alter the taste significantly, it is very selective when determining which flavours can contain caffeine.
At this time Hammer Nutrition formulates two caffeinated flavors of Hammer Gel - Espresso is a natural in terms of a flavor that can and should contain caffeine (50 mg/serving), and the tart flavor of Tropical makes it suitable to contain a small amount of caffeine (25 mg/serving).
Secondly, the addition of caffeine to any product will make it more acidic. Though the higher level acidity is minor, it may increase the potential for stomach irritation in some people, especially when consuming large quantities of caffeine/caffeinated products.
Q: Should I Use Hammer Gel Or Heed?
A: Either, it's your preference!
Both products are ideal for use during exercise of any intensity lasting up to 2-3 hours.
| Hammer Gel is a concentrated complex carbohydrate gel with the consistency of syrup. It is the best choice for athletes who prefer drinking plain water for hydration. |
HEED is a powdered sports drink mix. It is the best choice for athletes who DO NOT like drinking plain water while exercising. |
| Offered in 12 flavors: Apple-Cinnamon, Banana, Chocolate, Espresso, Montana Huckleberry, Orange, Raspberry, Tropical, Vanilla, Nocciola (Hazelnut), Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate. |
HEED comes in five flavors: Cherry Bomb, Lemon-Lime, Mandarin Orange, Melon, and Strawberry. |
| Caffeine Quotient: Espresso contains 50mg and Tropical contain 25mg of caffeine per serving. |
Caffeine Quotient: Cherry Bomb contains 25mg of caffeine per serving. |
Either product can be used as a partial source of calories during ultra distance events to provide variety and flavor to your primary fuel sources, Perpetuem and/or Sustained Energy.
Notes
Hammer Gel may be used as the sole source of calories during workouts and races up to two hours, perhaps up to three hours under certain circumstances. When training sessions or races go much longer than that, select either Perpetuem of sustained Energy as your primary fuel source.
Hammer Gel is perfectly compatible with all other Hammer Nutrition fuels. During ultra distance events, while Hammer Gel cannot be your sole source of calories every single hour, it may be used occasionally to give you a little variety in what you're consuming.
- Hammer Flask holds 5-6 servings.
- Espresso Hammer Gel contains 50 mg caffeine per serving.
- Tropical Hammer Gel contains 25 mg caffeine per serving.
