Alimentation

On test: PowerBar Ride Shots

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Parent Category: Alimentation

Category: PowerBar

Published on Tuesday, 08 March 2011 06:56

Written by Luca Salvatelli

A product of immediate assimilation and optimal efficiency

The PowerBar Ride Shots are gelatins with fruit, rich in carbohydrates and available in two flavours, lemon and cola. While the exterior is made from a fruit jelly, without artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, inside we have a liquid carbohydrate gel. This gel is made by PowerBar C2MAX, a solution of glucose and fructose in a ratio of 2:1. PowerBar C2MAX studies have shown that the combination of glucose and fructose in the proportion of 2:1 consistently improve athletic performance, long-term, an increase of the absorption of carbohydrates from the muscles by 50% to a mixture of glucose and only a performance improvement of the athlete, in a time trial than an hour, about 8% compared to a supplement with glucose alone. The PowerBar Ride Shots born as jellies for fast replenishment of energy expenditure during long-term athletic performance. They are easier to ssimilare than a traditional energy bar and they recommend taking a gel every 10 minutes. They are sold in packs of 60 grams and in box of 16 packs.

The composition of the product:

Composition per 100 grams (Coca Cola Taste):
Calories: 1390kJ/327Kcal
Carbohydrates: 75.0 grams
Protein: 6.5 g
Fat: <0.5 gr
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 grams
Caffeine (Coca Cola Flavour): 75 mg x 60 grams
Vitamin C (Lemon Flavour): 27 mg x 60 grams