What are PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews feature a gummy outer shell and a tasty gel center designed to provide an extra blast of carbohydrate fuel. Each chew offers approximately 5 grams of muscle-fueling PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend, along with the key electrolyte sodium. PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews are a chewy fueling option before exercise, and can help refuel muscles during exercise when there are breaks in the action.
Who should use PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews are ideal for athletes who need fast fuel during events and activities. For example, they’re great during timeouts, quarter breaks, or at halftime. Munching on a few Energy Blasts will help you finish strong.
How do I use PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews give you more options for getting muscle-fueling carbs before and during exercise — or any time you need an extra blast of energy. Here are some examples of ways you can incorporate Energy Blasts into your game plan:
• Just like with PowerBar® Energy Gels, if you’re in transit and regular food is nowhere to be found, make sure you’re packing PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews. Consume them as part of a high-carbohydrate meal 2–4 hours before exercise, or as a high-carb snack between meals.
• Top off muscle glycogen stores by consuming a packet of PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews (about 9 chews) along with water about 10–20 minutes before exercise.
• During competitions or training sessions lasting over an hour, consume 1–3 PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews every 10 minutes, followed with water or sports drink, or as feasible during exercise.
When using during activity, please take extra caution to chew thoroughly to reduce the risk of choking.
Do PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews contain caffeine?
PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews are available with or without caffeine. The Cola flavor contains 2X caffeine which is 50 mg per 6 pieces, 75 mg per pouch; and Strawberry Banana flavor contains 1X caffeine, which is 25 mg per 6, 40 mg per pouch. The lemon and raspberry flavors do not contain added caffeine, and provide a good source of vitamin C.
How do PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews compare to the PowerBar® Energy Gels?
Similar to the PowerBar® Energy Gels, the PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews are formulated with PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend, a 2:1 glucose to fructose blend found to deliver 20–50% more energy to muscles than glucose alone and improve endurance performance by 8%. The PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews are more of a semi-solid or “gummy” format, while the gels are semi-liquid. As a point of reference, each pouch provides around 9 energy chews, and 6 energy chews provide as much energy as 1 PowerBar Energy Gel pouch.
Should I drink water or a sport drinks with PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
Yes. Staying hydrated is key for optimum performance. PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews are a convenient, easy-to-consume, concentrated source of carbohydrates and not a substitute for water or sport drinks. So drink a few mouthfuls of water or a sports drink after consuming PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews.
I have food allergies. Can I eat PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
• Peanuts/Nuts: PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews do not contain nuts.
• Milk: PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews are made on equipment that also processes milk ingredients. If you are allergic to milk, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews.
• Soy: PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews do not contain soy ingredients.
• Eggs: PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews bars do not contain egg ingredients.
• Wheat/Gluten: PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews do contain glucose syrup which is made from wheat, but do not contain gluten. PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews do not contain rye, oats or barley. If you are allergic to rye, oats or barley, we recommend that you could use PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews. If you are allergic to wheat, we recommend that you do not use PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews. If you are gluten intolerant, we cannot define PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews as a gluten-free product since this is a claim not yet defined by FDA but there is a proposed definition under consideration. Traditionally "gluten-free" simply meant that the product contained no ingredients that were a source of gluten harmful to those with celiac sprue/gluten intolerance — rye, oats, wheat and barley, as opposed to gluten from corn or rice which is not harmful.
• Consult with your physician for more information on food allergies or sensitivities.
How should I store PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews?
For the best use, PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews should be kept away from direct sunlight and sealed between 40–80° F. No need to refrigerate.
How long will my PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews last?
Each PowerBar® Energy Blasts gel filled chews package is stamped with a “best by” date. Although it is safe to use PowerBar Energy Blasts gel filled chews after this date, we recommend that you use them by the “best by” date to ensure you're getting the freshest product and receiving the full nutritional benefits of the product.