FAQ


Why use Maurten's sports fuels?

  • The hydrogel technology encapsulates high concentrations of carbohydrates to fuel during activity. We only use food-graded ingredients and there are no added flavors, colorants or preservatives. Nothing more and nothing less than what’s needed.

What is Hydrogel?

  • Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers with a high water content that is biocompatible. We used this to our advantage when we discovered a highly effective way to build hydrogels with natural ingredients alginate (seaweed) and pectin (fruit fiber) that encapsulate the most efficient source of energy around — carbohydrates. The two key components, Alginate and Pectin, create a protective hydrogel structure that efficiently transports salt and carbohydrates through the stomach to the intestine, where the hydrogel dissolves, and the body can absorb the salt and carbohydrates.

    Our patented Hydrogel Technology enables us to increase the amount of carbohydrates available to the body as fuel. Hydrogel Technology reduces the risk of gastrointestinal problems that arise when loading the stomach with traditional sports fuels and unnecessary ingredients like colorants, preservatives, and artificial flavors, that do not aid your performance.

    Maurten Drink Mix 320 and Drink Mix 160: The pH-sensitive liquid converts to a hydrogel in the acidity of the stomach, protecting the salt and carbohydrate from breaking down in the stomach. The hydrogel then dissolves when it interacts with the intestinal fluid, releasing the carbohydrates.

    Maurten Gels: Our gel is completely different from the other standard syrups. We don't use artificial ingredients and unnecessary colorants. The hydrogel is already formed in the sachet and built by combining alginate and calcium to create the hydrogel network.

Hydrogel Technology: How does it work?

  • The sports drink instantly converts to hydrogel in the acidity of the stomach. The hydrogel enables smooth transportation of the drink through the stomach to the intestine where the water, salt, and carbohydrates are released and absorbed, giving you a fast and large supply of energy that your body can tolerate.

How to store my Maurten products?

  • Store the sachets and the boxes in a controlled room temperature, ideally between 10 to 30°C maximum and keep out of direct sunlight. 

What to do if my Drink mix 320 gets solidified?

  • The Drink Mix 320 sachets may solidify (taking on a cake-like appearance) if they have been stored in a warmer environment than our recommendations suggest. Ideally they should be stored between 10 to 30°C maximum. Contact us if you observe it.

Is Hydrogel Technology patented?

  • Yes, our Hydrogel Technology is patented.

What ingredients are in your sports fuels?

  • The products only contain natural ingredients – all well-established and food-graded. Our Drink Mixes contain maltodextrin, fructose, pectin, sodium alginate and sodium chloride (salt). The Gel 100 contain water, glucose, fructose, calcium carbonate, gluconic acid and sodium alginate. Find out more on product pages.

Are the products safe to use?

  • Yes, samples from every batch have been, and will be, sent for screening by independent third party laboratories. All Maurten suppliers are certified according to the international FSSC 22000 standard.

Are the products only for elite athletes?

  • No, the products are for everyone – from elite athletes to amateurs.

Are the products gluten-free?

  • All Maurten products are made from ingredients that are certified as free from gluten and other common allergens. However the Solid 160 and Solid C 160 may contain traces of gluten due to potential cross contamination in the solid production facility.

About flavors

  • Maurten products are designed to have little to no taste or flavor. Artificial flavors and colors are often added to mask unpalatable products.

    Athletes will be able to detect the sweetness of glucose and fructose in Maurten products. If you want to add your own natural flavor, do not use a product with high acidity. That would compromise the structure of the hydrogel, and therefore the intention of the product.

    Remember, adding flavors will not aid your performance.

How long before Maurten takes effect?

The uptake of carbohydrates will noticeably take place within 15-20 min after consuming Drink Mix or Gel. The peak maximum uptake (peak blood glucose concentration) will be reached around 30-45 min, and most of the carbohydrates will be absorbed within 60-75 min after ingestion.

The efficiency of Maurten Drink Mix relies on a chemical reaction that takes place in the stomach between pH-sensitive Drink Mix and stomach's acidic environment. Therefore, all factors that alter pH in the stomach might have a negative effect (eg. consumption of other products).

One factor that can disrupt the hydrogel formation is the consumption of a large amount of water (pH 6 – 7) prior to Maurten. This means that too much water can theoretically dilute gastric acid.

How does Maurten impact dental health?

  • Most energy products on the market contain acids and flavors. Excessive acid can be damaging to oral health. Bad oral health can induce inflammation which affects your performance.
  • All Maurten products are built with natural ingredients and close to pH neutral which has less impact on oral health. The carbohydrates are encapsulated by the hydrogel, so there is minimal interaction with teeth.