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Maurten Solid 160

Maurten

Solid 160

£5.00

Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise.

  • Hydrogel format may reduce exercise-related gut discomfort
  • Solid-format carbohydrate fuel for endurance training or racing
  • Neutral taste suited to high-intensity or long-duration efforts
  • Convenient portable bar for mid-session fuelling
  • Minimal ingredient list keeps carbohydrate delivery the focus
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about this product.

Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise. Maurten's defining approach is its hydrogel technology, which encapsulates carbohydrates in a polymer matrix — a format studied for its potential to reduce gastrointestinal stress compared with conventional gels and bars. The result is a fuel source that is notably neutral in taste and texture, without the sweetness or acidity that many athletes find difficult to manage at intensity.

The bar suits endurance athletes — runners, cyclists, triathletes — who need reliable carbohydrate delivery during longer sessions or races. It is particularly relevant for those who have struggled with gut discomfort from conventional sports nutrition, or who simply want a solid-format alternative to gels during low-to-moderate intensity phases of training or competition.

Maurten occupies a specific position in sports nutrition: the brand originated in collaboration with elite athletics and has been adopted at the highest levels of endurance sport. The formulation prioritises function over palatability cues, which sets it apart from most bars on the market. For athletes managing carbohydrate intake across a long effort, having a solid-format option alongside gels gives useful flexibility in fuelling strategy. The ingredient list is deliberately minimal, keeping the focus squarely on carbohydrate delivery.

Carbohydrates

how to take it

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Consume before or during exercise as part of your fuelling strategy. Check the packaging for specific carbohydrate content and serving guidance. Works well alongside Maurten gels during longer efforts where a solid-format option is preferred.

frequently asked.

What makes Maurten different from a standard energy bar?

Maurten uses a hydrogel matrix to encapsulate carbohydrates, a format studied for its potential to ease gastrointestinal stress during exercise. Most conventional bars rely on syrups, binders, and flavourings that can be harder to tolerate at high intensity.

When during exercise should I eat this?

It is best suited to the period before exercise or to lower-intensity phases during longer efforts, when chewing and digestion are more manageable. At very high intensities, many athletes prefer a gel format — check the packaging for Maurten's specific guidance.

Can I use this alongside Maurten gels?

Yes. Many endurance athletes combine solid and gel formats across a long effort — solids earlier or at easier paces, gels when intensity rises. The two formats can complement each other within a structured fuelling plan.

Is this suitable for everyday use or only during sport?

The bar is formulated specifically to deliver carbohydrates for exercise. It is not designed as a general snack or meal replacement, and is best used in the context of training or competition fuelling.

How long before exercise should I eat it?

General sports nutrition guidance suggests consuming solid carbohydrate sources at least 30–60 minutes before high-intensity exercise to allow for digestion. Follow the timing guidance on the packaging, as Maurten may have specific recommendations.

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Customer reflections

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Steadier mornings within a fortnight.

1 week ago

I was sceptical about glandulars, but my mid-afternoon crash has genuinely eased. One capsule with breakfast and I forget about it.

ALVerified Buyer

Subtle, but real.

2 weeks ago

Not a stimulant, which is exactly what I wanted. It took about ten days, then I realised I wasn’t dreading the afternoon any more.

SKVerified Buyer

My clinician recommended it.

3 weeks ago

Bought after a blood panel flagged a flat cortisol curve. Easy to take, no jitters, and the sourcing is refreshingly transparent.

TPVerified Buyer

Recovery feels faster.

1 month ago

Training hard through a stressful stretch and this has helped me bounce back between sessions. Already on my second bottle.

DVVerified Buyer

Does what it says.

1 month ago

No frills, one ingredient, a sensible dose. I appreciate that it is designed to be used for a season rather than forever.

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