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Maurten earned its place here because the formulation is evidence-informed and unusually clean for the sports food category. The hydrogel carbohydrate matrix is a meaningful step beyond standard syrup-based gels for athletes who struggle with gut issues mid-race. At 100 mg, the caffeine dose is clinically relevant without being excessive. We recommend it specifically for endurance athletes who want a race-day gel they can trust when it counts.
About this product
Gel 100 CAF 100
Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100 is a sports food gel that combines carbohydrates with 100 mg of caffeine. It is designed to fuel endurance exercise, delivering fast-available carbohydrate energy alongside caffeine at a dose commonly associated with improved focus and reduced perceived effort during prolonged effort.
Maurten's gels are built around a hydrogel technology — a carbohydrate matrix that encapsulates the fuel and is intended to ease digestion during high-intensity work, when gut stress is a genuine concern for many athletes. The CAF 100 variant is the caffeinated version of the standard Gel 100, making it particularly suited to situations where mental sharpness matters as much as physical output: late-race fatigue, early-morning training starts, or multi-stage events.
It fits neatly into the toolkit of runners, cyclists, triathletes, and endurance athletes who want a reliable source of carbohydrate energy without the need to manage a separate caffeine strategy. The texture is relatively thin compared with traditional gels, and it requires no water to wash down — though drinking alongside it is always sensible.
Maurten has become a reference brand in elite endurance sport, used visibly at major marathon and cycling events worldwide. The formulation is deliberately minimal: no artificial colours, no strong flavours, no unnecessary additives. What you get is carbohydrate and caffeine in a format the gut tends to tolerate well, even under race conditions.
What it does
Benefits
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Delivers carbohydrate fuel during sustained endurance exercise
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Contains 100 mg caffeine to support focus and reduce fatigue
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Hydrogel format designed for easier digestion under effort
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Suitable for running, cycling, and multi-discipline events
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Minimal ingredients — no artificial colours or strong flavours
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How to use
Take one gel during exercise, typically when you need both an energy top-up and a caffeine boost — many athletes use it in the latter stages of a long session or race. No water is required to consume it, though staying hydrated alongside any carbohydrate gel is sensible practice. Check the packaging for specific guidance on timing and frequency relative to other caffeinated products you may be using.
What's inside
Ingredients
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Carbohydrates, Caffeine 100mg
Common questions
Frequently asked
When during exercise should I take this gel?
Most endurance athletes take caffeinated gels in the second half of a long effort — when fatigue is building and mental focus starts to slip. The exact timing will depend on your overall nutrition and caffeine strategy for the session or race.
How does this differ from the standard Maurten Gel 100?
The CAF 100 contains 100 mg of caffeine; the standard Gel 100 does not. The carbohydrate content and hydrogel format are otherwise the same. If you are caffeine-sensitive or training late in the day, the non-caffeinated version may be the better choice.
Can I take this alongside other sources of caffeine?
Caffeine accumulates, so it is worth accounting for all sources — coffee, gels, chews, or drinks — across a session. Most guidance suggests capping total caffeine intake at around 3–6 mg per kg of body weight for performance use, but check with a sports dietitian if you are unsure what is appropriate for you.
Is this suitable for everyday training, or just racing?
It works for either, but the caffeine content makes it most useful for higher-intensity or longer sessions where you genuinely need the stimulus. For routine easy training, a non-caffeinated gel or whole-food carbohydrate source may be more appropriate.
Does it need to be taken with water?
No — the hydrogel format is designed to be consumed without water, which is one of its practical advantages in race settings. That said, maintaining general hydration during exercise remains important regardless of the gel format.
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