Maurten Gel Mix 480
A new consistency for fuelling with Maurten's Hydrogel Technology — thicker than Drink Mix, looser than Gel. One sachet mixed with 200ml of water delivers 120g of carbohydrates, designed for use with a soft flask on long training days and races.
Quick Details
| Category |
Carbohydrate Hydrogel Fuel (Flask Format) |
| Flavour |
Unflavoured |
| Format |
125g sachet, mixed with 200ml water |
| Carbohydrates |
120g per sachet (480kcal) |
| Best Use |
Long training days and races, used with a soft flask |
| Price Category |
Premium nutrition supplement |
Product Overview
Gel Mix 480 sits between Maurten's Drink Mix and Gel in consistency — thicker than a drink, looser than a gel. Like the rest of Maurten's range, it's built on Hydrogel Technology: the mix is pH-sensitive and converts to a true gel once it reaches the acidity of the stomach, encapsulating the carbohydrates so they can be carried through and absorbed more comfortably than many traditional sports drinks.
Each 125g sachet is mixed with 200ml of water to deliver 120g of carbohydrates — a substantial single-flask carbohydrate load designed for long, high-intensity fuelling needs rather than casual training runs. It's unflavoured on its own, and designed to be combined with Maurten's separate flavour Additions (Cola, Orange, Apple or Menthol) if you want to vary the taste and combat flavour fatigue over a long session.
Who benefits? Runners tackling long training days or races who want to carry a high carbohydrate load in a single flask rather than multiple individual gels, particularly useful for events like Comrades or ultra-distance training where sustained high-carb fuelling matters over many hours.
Ideal Use Cases
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Long Training Days: A single-flask, high-carbohydrate fuelling option for extended sessions.
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Race Day: Suitable for marathon and ultra-distance events where consistent, high-carb fuelling is needed.
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Technical Terrain: A full flask is easier to manage than tearing open individual gels mid-race.
Key Features
- Hydrogel Technology — converts to a true gel in the stomach for comfortable absorption
- 120g of carbohydrates per sachet when mixed with 200ml water
- Unflavoured, compatible with Maurten Additions for flavour variation
- Designed for use with a soft flask (such as Maurten's Gel Mix Flask)
- Can be pre-mixed and stored in a fridge for up to 72 hours
Durban Runner Expert Recommendation
A strong option for runners who want to simplify high-carbohydrate fuelling on long runs or during Comrades or ultra-distance training — one flask can replace several individual gels. As with any new fuelling format, we'd recommend testing it in training first to confirm the concentration and consistency work for you before relying on it on race day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much carbohydrate does Gel Mix 480 provide?
120g of carbohydrates per 125g sachet, when mixed with 200ml of water.
How is Gel Mix 480 different from Maurten's other gels?
Maurten's Gel 100 and Gel 160 are ready-to-use sachets with no preparation needed. Gel Mix 480 is a powder that must be mixed with water in a soft flask, and has a looser consistency than the sachet gels.
Does Gel Mix 480 have a flavour?
It's unflavoured on its own, but can be combined with Maurten's separate Additions (Cola, Orange, Apple or Menthol) for flavour variation.
Can I pre-mix Gel Mix 480?
Yes, it can be mixed in advance and stored in a fridge for up to 72 hours.
What do I mix Gel Mix 480 with?
200ml of water, ideally in a dedicated soft flask designed for the product.
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