Carbohydrate delivery has always run into the same wall: the more you pack into a drink, the harder your stomach works to process it. Maurten built the Drink Mix 160 around Hydrogel Technology to sidestep that problem, and this reformulated version sharpens the parts athletes actually complained about. It carries 40 grams of carbohydrate per serving, mixes into 500ml of water, and stays gentle enough to drink through hours of steady effort without the gut distress that ends fueling plans early.

The updated formula dissolves faster and cleaner than the version it replaces. Less shaking, no clumps clinging to the bottom of your bottle, and a lighter texture on the palate that makes repeated servings easier to get down. During long training days and preload sessions, that lighter feel matters more than it sounds — the drink you can actually finish is the drink that fuels you.

The core technology hasn't changed. Made from natural alginate, pectin, electrolytes, and carbohydrates, the mix converts to a soft gel once it reaches the acidic environment of your stomach. That gel encapsulates the carbohydrates and carries them through for absorption, which is how Maurten moves this much fuel without the sloshing and cramping that comes with conventional high-carb drinks. The reformulation also raises calcium tolerance up to 80mg per liter, so hard water at a race hotel or a foreign tap won't compromise how the mix behaves.... Read More