Maurten is a sports nutrition company — enabling humans to become greater athletes with digital tools built to improve performance and a fueling system based on Hydrogel Technology. Combining research–driven development alongside athlete feedback, Maurten fuels athletes of all levels.

Maurten uses Hydrogel Technology — allowing runners to consume more carbohydrates per hour while being easy on the stomach. The hydrogel encapsulates the carbohydrates — making it easier for them to transit quickly through the stomach to the intestines where they are absorbed and used as fuel.

Maurten products are developed to fuel athletes of all levels — from elite to age groupers.

Maurten offers a range of sports fuel developed to fuel both training and racing — including hydrogel-based Gel, Drink Mix, and Bicarb, plus Solid bars.

Maurten Hydrogel Technology encapsulates high concentrations of carbohydrates that pass through the stomach to the intestine to be absorbed — making fueling during sport easier. No added flavors, colors or preservatives — only what’s needed for performance.

Most sports fuel 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 made without colors or preservatives and close to pH neutral. The original concept of Maurten Gel was also to use hydrogel technology to encapsulate the carbohydrates to minimize interaction with the teeth.

Yes, Maurten Hydrogel Technology is patented.

The Drink Mix liquid instantly converts to hydrogel in the acidity of the stomach. The hydrogel enables smooth transportation of the carbohydrates through the stomach to the intestine where water, salt, and carbohydrates are released and absorbed, providing energy that is made to be easily tolerable.

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 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 carbohydrates through the stomach to the intestine, where the hydrogel dissolves, and the body can absorb the carbohydrates.

Patented Maurten Hydrogel Technology enables us to increase the amount of carbohydrates available 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 performance.

Maurten products are formulated without gluten-containing ingredients, though individuals with strict dietary requirements should confirm this on product packaging.

Many Maurten products are considered suitable for vegan diets, though athletes should always confirm with the current label and product details. The brand’s simple approach to endurance fueling is one reason it appeals to athletes with a range of dietary preferences. Packaging remains the best source for the latest dietary information.

Yes, Maurten produces caffeine-containing versions of its Gel 100 designed for athletes who incorporate caffeine into their race fueling strategy. Many athletes use caffeinated options strategically during races or hard sessions.

Maurten uses sodium alginate and pectin, which react with stomach acid to form the hydrogel structure.

Maurten gels are known for having a more neutral taste than many traditional energy gels. That lower-flavor profile appeals to athletes who want carbohydrate fuel without an overly sweet taste during long efforts. For some runners and cyclists, the milder flavor makes repeated fueling easier over the course of a race.

Maurten Drink Mix is designed to deliver carbohydrates in a drink-based format that forms a hydrogel when mixed with water and consumer. Athletes often use it before or during long races and training sessions when they need structured carbohydrate intake. It is especially popular among marathoners, cyclists, and triathletes following higher-carb fueling plans.

Maurten’s hydrogel technology is designed to encapsulate carbohydrates in a gel-like structure that helps transport fuel through the stomach and into the intestine for absorption. This system allows endurance athletes to consume high amounts of carbohydrates while helping reduce stomach discomfort. The hydrogel structure can also create a smoother, more controlled delivery of energy compared with many traditional sports drinks or gels.

Maurten products use a combination of glucose and fructose as their primary carbohydrate sources.

Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 160 differ mainly in the amount of carbohydrate delivered per serving. Athletes often choose between them based on how much fuel they want in a single gel and how their race plan is structured. Both are popular with endurance athletes looking for a streamlined fueling format.

Some athletes use Maurten Drink Mix alongside Maurten gels to increase total carbohydrate intake during long endurance events. Combining drink-based fuel and gels can make it easier to follow a structured race nutrition plan. This approach is especially common in marathon, cycling, and triathlon fueling strategies where consistent carbohydrate delivery matters.