Huma Chia Energy Gel
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 100% natural energy gel
- Caffeine-free and caffeinated flavors
- Combination of fruit puree, powdered chia seeds, and brown rice syrup
- Real food that is easy on stomach
- 2:1 ratio of short- and long-chain glucose and fructose to maximize carbohydrate absorption
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Gluten-, soy-, and dairy-free
- Vegan
- No artificial flavors
What Needs Improvement...
- Can’t make your own variety pack
- Mixed reviews on taste
- Customers ordering from Amazon got incorrect flavors or number of gels
- Must consume with water
Specs
Caffeine-free flavors: | Strawberries\, apples & cinnamon\, blueberries\, mangoes |
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Price per serving: | $2.50 (single pouch\, box of 12)\, $2.41 (box of 24) |
Caffeinated flavors: | Chocolate\, cafe mocha\, raspberries\, lemonade |
Servings per container: | 1\, 12\, or 24 |
Carbohydrates per serving: | 22 g |
Caffeine: | 0\, 25\, or 50 mg\, varies by flavor |
Serving size: | 42 g (1 packet) |
Summary
Huma Chia Energy Gels provide energy for your workouts by using real food. Huma combines fruit puree, powdered chia seeds, and brown rice syrup to make an all-natural energy gel. Huma shares that since their gels are real food, they are easy on the stomach and use a 2:1 ratio or short -and long-chain glucose and fructose to maximize carbohydrate uptake. Customer reviews for this product are mostly positive, but there are some mixed reviews on taste.