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Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise.
£15
Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise.
Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise. 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.
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.
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.
Standard UK delivery included on every order, 1 to 3 working days after dispatch.
Next working day for £25 when you order by 12pm. Orders placed before 12pm on a working day leave the same day. Later orders leave the next working day.
You can return unopened and unused items within 30 days of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights. Read the delivery and returns terms
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Sign inMaurten 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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6 months ago
I've tried nearly every energy bar out there and most of them make me feel sick when I'm running hard. This one just... works. Neutral taste, easy to chew, no stomach issues. Used it at Manchester Marathon last month and it did exactly what I needed.
6 months ago
Use these on 4+ hour cycling days alongside the gels. Having a solid option in the mix makes the whole fuelling plan feel more manageable. Doesn't taste of much but that's genuinely the point — when you're deep in a long effort, sweet or acidic stuff becomes unbearable.
6 months ago
It works well — no gut drama during my long runs which is the main thing. My only issue is £2.50 a bar adds up fast when you're training seriously. I get that the technology costs money but compared to making your own rice cakes or buying a Soreen, it's hard not to notice.
6 months ago
Switched to these after having a terrible experience with a sugary bar mid-race at Cork. Night and day difference. I take one about 30 minutes in and another at the halfway point. Stomach stays settled throughout.
7 months ago
Does exactly what it says. Use it before long training runs and during 70.3 racing. No issues whatsoever.
7 months ago
Started using these in training about 12 weeks out from an Ironman and I've stuck with them ever since. Easy to get down even when my heart rate is elevated, which is more than I can say for most bars. The texture takes a bit of getting used to but once you do, it becomes second nature.
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