Hammer Nutrition - Energy Gel (Box of 24)

Box of 24 Single Serving Gels: Net Wt. 1.2oz (33g)

Rapid Energy Fuel
Unlike other similar-looking products on the market, Hammer Gel’s complex carbohydrates, all-natural ingredients, and pH-balancing formula are easily digestible and provide quick-acting yet long-lasting energy in a convenient, tasty, concentrated form. The addition of branched-chain amino acids helps to prevent muscle tissue breakdown while reducing fatigue.

BENEFITS
✓ Rock-solid energy
✓ Made with real fruit and wholesome ingredients
✓ Versatile and economical
✓ Gluten-free
✓ Vegan friendly
✓ MSG-free
✓ Kosher Certified, Espresso and Tropical contain caffeine

Hammer Gel flavours can be mixed for a variety of tastes. Try these combinations:

• Banana + Chocolate or Espresso = Banana Split
• Orange + Vanilla = Orange Creamsicle
• Raspberry + Orange + Banana = Fruit Punch
• Raspberry + Espresso = Raspberry Mocha
• Vanilla mixed with any other flavour to make it milder for long-term usage. 

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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:

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.