Each sachet provides 120g of carbohydrates and 480 kcal, making it ideal for long-distance and long-duration efforts where consistent fuelling matters. It is not a ready-to-use sachet gel and it is not a drink mix. Instead, Gel Mix 480 is designed to be prepared before use in the Maurten Gel Mix Flask and consumed on the go from a softflask.

Built on the same Hydrogel Technology found across the Maurten range, Gel Mix 480 is pH-sensitive. Once it reaches the acidity of the stomach, it forms a hydrogel that encapsulates the carbohydrates and helps transport them through the stomach to be absorbed and used as fuel. This gives athletes the familiar Maurten fuelling system in a new format, with more control over how they fuel longer efforts.

Gel Mix 480 is designed for runners, cyclists, triathletes, ultra runners and endurance athletes who need a compact, high-carbohydrate fuelling option. One sachet can be used across one long effort or split into two 60g carbohydrate portions. It can also be used with Maurten Additions in Cola, Orange, Apple or Menthol to add flavour variation without affecting the Hydrogel Technology.

Maurten Gel Mix 480 uses Hydrogel Technology to help deliver carbohydrates during endurance exercise. When mixed with 200ml of water, the powder creates a loose gel consistency that is thicker than Drink Mix but easier to drink from a flask than a firm gel. This makes it practical for athletes who want to carry a high amount of carbohydrate in a compact format, especially during longer efforts where carrying multiple sachets may not be ideal.

Once consumed, Gel Mix 480 reacts to the acidity of the stomach and forms a hydrogel. This hydrogel encapsulates the carbohydrates and helps carry them through the stomach to where they can be absorbed and used as fuel. The result is a high-carbohydrate fuelling option that fits into structured race plans, long training days and self-supported endurance sessions.