Fanté Energy Gels
Energy gels backed by science and designed by nutritionists specialized in endurance sports to maximize your energy on race day.
8 products
Gel 60
- 60 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- 350–400 mg sodium to optimize your hydration
- 1:0.8 ratio according to current scientific evidence
Gel 60 Caffeine
- 60 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- 350 mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- 200 mg of anhydrous caffeine
Hydro Gel 45
- 45 grams of carbohydrates per serving
- 275 mg of sodium to optimise your hydration
- A liquid texture with Valencian orange juice
Hydro Gel 45 Caffeine
- 35 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- 200mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- Liquid texture
Hydro Gel 35
- 35 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- 200mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- Liquid texture
Gel Lite 30
- 30 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- Provides 175 mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- Ratio 1:0.8 according to current scientific evidence
Gel Lite 30 Caffeine
- 30 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- Provides 175 mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- 100mg of anhydrous caffeine
Hydro 35 Lemon - Back to basics
- 35 grams of carbohydrates per unit
- 200mg of sodium to optimize your hydration
- FANTÉ's most liquid texture
We develop energy gels based on the most current scientific evidence and the expertise of nutritionists specialized in endurance sports.
"All our products are formulated by Luis Martínez, founder of FANTÉ. Luis is a nutritionist specialized in high-performance athletes, a former nutritionist at the CAR (High Performance Center), and a biologist."
Natural energy gels are a key tool in any endurance athlete's nutrition strategy. Our FANTÉ range includes options with and without caffeine, adapted to different intensities, sports, and moments of use. If you're looking to buy energy gels that meet the real demands of sport, here you'll find a technical, functional approach free from unnecessary additives.
Discover our Fanté sports gel
Depending on effort type and individual tolerance, there are different energy gel options suited to each physiological context. At Fanté we offer a full range of sports gels that let you build a precise nutrition strategy based on the intensity, duration, and timing of your exercise.
Our Gel 60 Caffeine formula is built for high-demand sessions. It contains 60 g of carbohydrates in a 1:0.8 ratio (maltodextrin and fructose), 200 mg of caffeine, and freshly squeezed km-0 natural orange juice, delivering sustained energy, central stimulation, and excellent palatability. For a more moderate caffeine boost, Gel Lite 30 Caffeine is a versatile option with 30 g of CHO and less caffeine (100 mg).
For athletes sensitive to caffeine, or for efforts where nervous system stimulation isn't needed, we also offer caffeine-free energy gels like Gel 60 and Gel Lite 30, with the same absorption profile and digestive tolerance.
Gel Hydro 35, meanwhile, delivers 35 g of carbohydrates in a more fluid, liquid format. Ideal if you're after a more liquid, hydrating energy gel that's easier to take in during activity. It's built for athletes training in hot climates or sessions with a high glycolytic load. For longer efforts with higher energy demands, Gel Hydro 45 offers the same fluid, easy-to-sip format with 45 g of carbohydrates and 275 mg of sodium to optimise your hydration. While Gel Hydro 45 Caffeine adds caffeine for sessions that call for extra stimulation on top of hydration.
For athletes tackling ultra-distance events or sessions with very high energy demands, Gel 120 delivers 30 grams of carbohydrates per unit and 200 mg of sodium to optimise hydration, with an ultra-neutral flavour unlike anything before it (shake before consuming). It uses lactose as an additional carbohydrate source, helping reduce muscle glycogen use and spare energy, enabling strategies of 90 to over 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour.
On top of that, most of our range suits people with specific needs: gluten-free, no traces, and free from unnecessary additives (with the exception of Gel 120, which contains lactose as part of its carbohydrate blend). If you're after a gluten-free energy gel with real functionality, at Fanté you'll find genuine, rigorously formulated solutions.
Energy gels for running and cycling
Choosing the right energy gel for your sport is key to maintaining performance and avoiding drops in glucose availability during exercise. In sports like running or cycling, where energy expenditure is high and sustained, properly planning your carbohydrate intake is what separates holding your intensity from hitting premature fatigue.
At Fanté, we design energy gels for running (whether you call them power gels for running or carb gels for running) that ensure high absorption without compromising digestive tolerance, even under maximum effort. Our range also includes cycling nutrition gels, formulated specifically for long routes, races, or structured training sessions, where a steady intake of carbohydrates is key to sustaining power and avoiding energy dips.
We also offer great options like marathon running gels and some of the best gels for half marathon distances, along with gels for trail running, suited to longer efforts with intensity swings that call for flexibility in your nutrition strategy. All our gels have been tested in real conditions by professional and amateur athletes—real energy gels for athletes of every level, guaranteeing functionality, stable energy, and ease of use in any discipline, without ever losing sight of your digestive health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key ingredients in Fanté's natural energy gels?
When buying natural energy gels to improve your sports performance, you should pay attention to their ingredients:
- Carbohydrate content. Sports energy gels usually contain a blend of carbohydrates such as maltodextrin, fructose, glucose, cyclodextrin, palatinose... providing both a fast and a slow source of energy for working muscles. Maltodextrin and fructose are the carbohydrates with the strongest scientific evidence behind them.
- Electrolyte content. Sports gels can also include electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium to help maintain fluid balance, mineral salts, and essential minerals in the body during exercise, as well as helping transport carbohydrates from the gut to your cells.
- Other ingredients. Some gels may contain amino acids, antioxidants, or added vitamins, but none of these have scientific evidence to back them up and shouldn't be included in sports gels, especially not for long-distance events.
What are the best practices for using sports energy gels?
During exercise, it's essential to make sure your body gets the energy it needs to maintain performance and reach your sporting goals, especially during intense training and prolonged efforts.
Sports gels have become a popular choice among athletes because of their ability to provide a quick, practical, and efficient energy source through the right combination of carbohydrates.
One of the best practices for consuming energy gels during exercise is to take them at regular intervals. Setting a schedule for intake helps maintain a steady energy supply, avoiding premature fatigue and improving performance throughout the activity. Our guide "How to use our products?" will show you how.
Besides using sports energy gels, it's worth considering how they combine with other sports nutrition sources, like sports drinks. Every athlete has individual nutritional needs, and the right combination of these products can help meet the specific demands of exercise and provide the nutrients needed for performance and recovery.
We shouldn't overlook hydration when using sports gels during exercise. Staying well hydrated is essential for optimal performance and proper recovery.
Since sports energy gels supply carbohydrates, they can increase your hydration needs. That's why all our FANTÉ gels contain the minimum amount of sodium your body needs per hour in a single dose. We only include what's strictly necessary for physical performance in a single gel.
How do I choose the right Fanté energy gel?
To buy the right Fanté energy gel, it's important to consider these factors:
- Type and duration of activity. Consider the duration and intensity of your exercise to determine which Fanté energy gel suits you best among our individual single-serve options, whether to go with the 60-gram carbohydrate range or the 30 or 35-gram range per unit. All suitable for consumption without water.
- Nutritional content and carbohydrate profile. Check the label to make sure the gel provides the right amount of carbohydrates, with maltodextrin and fructose in a 1:0.8 ratio, plus sodium, which helps with palatability, hydration, and facilitating carbohydrate oxidation in the body. You'll notice improved performance in long training sessions and races.
- Flavors and personal preference. Try different flavors to find the sports energy gel that suits your palate best among our delicious, well-balanced flavors.
Can energy gels cause side effects?
Yes, energy gels are safe when consumed correctly and following usage recommendations. That said, it's important to take precautions, such as choosing gels with well-studied, safe carbohydrates like maltodextrin and fructose and avoiding unnecessary additives like BCAAs, flavorings, or preservatives. This helps ensure greater safety and effectiveness when using them.
While sports gels are generally safe, some can cause side effects such as stomach discomfort or digestive issues. This tends to happen with gels that combine multiple types of carbohydrates, like cyclodextrin or palatinose. Gels containing only fast-absorbing carbohydrates, such as maltodextrin, glucose, or glucose syrup, can cause intestinal problems.
The human gut becomes saturated at around 60 grams of carbohydrates per unit, per hour, meaning that if more fast-absorbing carbohydrates are consumed than that, the excess builds up in the gut for longer, which can cause discomfort such as cramping, bloating, fatigue, or low energy.
That's why our energy gel stands out as the most minimalist in the world, providing only what's essential to optimize athletic performance without unwanted side effects.
When should sports energy gels not be consumed?
It's best to avoid sports gels if you have allergies to any of their ingredients, health issues, or simply don't need an extra energy source.