Veloforte gels now come in three carb strengths — 22g, 30g and 45g — all real, dual-source, Informed Sport certified.
22g gels (Tempo, Primo, Riba, Doppio, Desto): precise, light, caffeine options. One every 20 mins ≈ 66g/hour.
30g Rosso: the step up — two an hour hits 60g, three hits 90g, with 150mg sodium.
45g Limon: most concentrated yet, 220mg sodium. Two an hour reaches 90g — fewest packs for the biggest days.
Veloforte gels now come in three carbohydrate strengths — 22g, 30g and 45g — and choosing between them is the simplest way to build a smarter race-day plan. All three are real, dual-source energy gels built on the same award-winning recipe. The difference is how much carbohydrate each one carries, and matching that to your carbs-per-hour target means fuelling more precisely, carrying less, and finishing stronger. Here's how to pick.
The range at a glance
Every Veloforte gel delivers dual-source carbohydrate — glucose and fructose from real fruit plus electrolytes — no maltodextrin, no artificial sweeteners or colours — our all natural gels are Informed Sport certified so you can fully trust your fuel on race day. What changes across the three strengths is carb load, sodium and pack size:
22g gels (33g pack): Tempo, Primo, Riba (all caffeine-free), plus caffeinated Doppio and Desto — 22g of dual-source carbs and 110mg sodium each.
30g gel (45g pack): Rosso (raspberry, caffeine-free) — a boosted 30g of dual-source carbs and 150mg sodium.
45g gel (67g pack): Limon (Sicilian lemon, caffeine-free) — our most powerful gel yet, 45g of dual-source carbs and 220mg sodium.
22g gels: precision and versatility
Our 22g gels are the flexible core of the range. Compact and light in the pocket, they give you fine control over intake, a caffeine option (Doppio and Desto), and specific flavour benefits like the real ginger in Tempo that helps settle the stomach. One every 20 minutes delivers around 66g an hour — a dependable rhythm for marathons and long rides where you want incremental control.
30g gel — Rosso: the step up
Rosso carries 30g of dual-source carbs, so it hits mid-to-high targets with fewer gels: two an hour is 60g, three is 90g. Its bright raspberry flavour and 150mg sodium make it a strong choice for long efforts where you want more carbohydrate per serve than a 22g gel, without going to maximum density.
45g gel — meet Limon: high-density race fuel
Launching 08.08.26
For the biggest days, Limon is the most efficient way to fuel. It's our most powerful gel yet: 45g of natural dual-source carbohydrate and 220mg of sodium in a single 67g pack, made with real Sicilian lemons. The headline is the maths — just two Limon gels an hour reaches 90g. That's the top of the carbs-per-hour range from only two packs: more usable energy per serve, fewer gels to carry, and a bright, zesty finish that stays palatable when heavy, sugary gels become a chore late in a race.
If your plan calls for 90g an hour — ultras, gran fondos, long-course triathlon, fast marathons — Limon is built precisely for it, letting you aim high on the carb threshold while carrying the least.
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How to choose: match the gel to your number
Around 30g/hour (shorter, steadier efforts): one Rosso, or a couple of 22g gels.
Around 60g/hour (2–3 hour races): two Rosso gels, or three 22g gels.
90g/hour (long, hard efforts): two Limon gels — the simplest, lightest way to hit the top of the range.
Need caffeine? Reach for a 22g Doppio or Desto for a targeted lift, alongside your high-carb base.
Or combine them
Many athletes mix strengths to suit the day: Limon as the high-carb workhorse for the hardest hours, Rosso or 22g gels to fine-tune intake, and a caffeinated 22g gel for an extra boost. Because all three are built on the same real, dual-source recipe, they work seamlessly together.
Work out your carbs-per-hour number first, then choose the strength — or strengths — that hit it most efficiently. For most big-day efforts, that increasingly starts with Limon. Pick your number. Pick your gel. Go long.
What's the difference between Veloforte's 22g, 30g and 45g gels?
The carbohydrate content. The 22g gels (Tempo, Primo, Riba, Doppio, Desto) give precise, incremental fuelling; Rosso carries 30g; and Limon, the most concentrated, carries 45g. More carbs per gel means fewer packs to hit high carbs-per-hour targets.
Which Veloforte gel is best for 90g an hour?
Limon. With 45g of dual-source carbohydrate per gel, just two an hour reaches 90g — the easiest, lightest way to hit the top of the carbs-per-hour range.
How many carbs and how much sodium are in Limon?
Limon contains 45g of natural dual-source carbohydrate (glucose and fructose from plant syrups and real fruit) and 220mg of sodium in a single 67g pack. It's caffeine-free, vegan and Informed Sport certified.
Can I mix different-strength Veloforte gels in one race?
Yes. Many athletes use Limon as their high-carb base, Rosso or 22g gels to fine-tune intake, and a caffeinated 22g gel like Doppio for an extra lift. All are built on the same dual-source, real-ingredient recipe.
Which gel should I use for a marathon?
It depends on your carb target. Around 60g/hour suits Rosso or 22g gels; if you're fuelling at 90g/hour, two Limon gels an hour is the simplest option. Many runners combine a high-carb base with a caffeinated 22g gel late on.
