Huma Chia Energy Gel

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
Categories: Energy Supplements, Supplements

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
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.