Maltodextrin

Mix 20 g of Maltodextrin with 10 g of Fructose in 500 to 750 ml of water. That gives you 30 g of carbohydrates in a 2:1 ratio, the same as our Energy Line. Both powders are tasteless, so add a Hydro Tab for flavour and electrolytes.

Glucose (from maltodextrin) and fructose are absorbed through different routes in the gut. Glucose alone tops out at about 60 g an hour. Adding fructose lets you take in more: up to 90 g an hour in a 2:1 ratio, and up to 120 g an hour in a 1:0.8 ratio with a trained gut.

Yes. Use the 2:1 mix (20 g Maltodextrin + 10 g Fructose) as one serving: 2 servings a day 2 to 3 days before your race, 3 to 4 servings the day before, and 2 servings 2 to 3 hours before the start. It's an easy way to add carbohydrates when you feel full from food.

Yes. 30 g of Maltodextrin in 500 ml of water gives you 30 g of carbohydrates. On its own it works well up to about 60 g an hour; above that, add Fructose.

This product meets the standards of the Informed Sport programme, where every batch is independently tested for substances banned in sport using accredited laboratory methods.

This certification allows us to give athletes confidence in the purity and safety of the products they use. While Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes subject to doping controls, we believe the same high standards should apply to amateur and recreational athletes who want complete trust in their nutrition. You can learn more on our Informed Sport certification page.

We are transitioning from NZVT testing to Informed Sport certification. The product itself remains exactly the same, only the certification changes. By moving to an internationally recognised testing programme, we ensure consistent, independent quality assurance for athletes worldwide.