Tart Cherry | 22g Carbs + 75mg Caffeine
Why we are different from other brands
Unlike many traditional energy gels, ours are made without maltodextrin and synthetic processed fillers that can cause GI distress for some runners. We also avoid that overly sticky texture, making them easier to take on mid-run; Perfect for endurance training & race days, when you need reliable energy, mile after mile.
| Feature | Veloforte | SiSGO Isotonic Energy Gels |
Maurten Gel100 |
Puresport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22g dual source carbs | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| 110mg sodium electrolytes | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Silky smooth texture | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Informed sports certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No maltodextrin | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No additives or preservatives | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Nothing artificial | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Why Athletes Love Them
Veloforte energy gels are smooth, single-serve gels made from real fruit and natural ingredients, designed to deliver fast, easily digested energy during exercise. Each gel provides 22g of natural carbohydrates plus electrolytes to fuel your effort and replace minerals lost through sweat — with no gums, synthetic additives or artificial shortcuts. They sit within our Perform range, made for active people who want real nutrition without the trade-offs.
Yes. Every flavour in the energy gels range is vegan and vegetarian. They're also gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free and GM-free, so they suit a wide range of dietary needs.
Some do. Doppio and Desto contain 75mg natural caffeine to help sharpen focus on harder efforts, while Tempo, Primo and Riba are caffeine-free. That lets you choose caffeinated or caffeine-free fuel to suit the session.
Yes all of our energy gels are Informed Sport certified, meaning each batch is tested against the banned-substances list used in competitive sport. That gives tested athletes confidence in exactly what they're fuelling with.
Each gel delivers 22g of natural carbohydrates from real fruit, giving you fast, accessible energy mid-session without the heaviness of solid food.
Yes. Each gel includes electrolytes — 110mg sodium — to help replace the essential minerals you lose through sweat and keep your energy steady.
Take a gel during longer or harder efforts whenever you need an energy top-up, ideally with a little water. Take one gel every 20 minutes for exercise lasting over 60 minutes. Because they're smooth and quick to take, they're easy to get down on the move.
Both. Take one shortly before you start to top up your reserves, and during the effort to maintain energy and focus. Their smooth texture makes them easy to take mid-session without breaking stride.
They're made for endurance and high-effort activity, including running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, hiking, racket sports and gym training — anywhere you need fast, easily digested fuel that's light to carry.
Energy gels are smooth and swallow quickly for fast fuel with minimal effort, ideal when you're working hard and don't want to chew. Energy chews are soft bites you take one at a time for more control over your intake. Both are made from real fruit with no gums or artificial shortcuts — it comes down to texture and preference.
They're designed to be. Made from real fruit and natural ingredients with no gums or synthetic fillers, they're smooth to swallow and gentle on the stomach even at higher intensities. As with any fuel, it's worth trying them in training before race day.
The Desto Natural Energy Gel with Caffeine (Tart Cherry) has been a brilliant addition to my half‑marathon and marathon training. The tart cherry flavour is refreshing and not too sweet, the consistency is smooth, and the small packet is easy to carry and open mid‑run. I love the natural ingredients and the fact it’s gentle on my stomach. The caffeine gives a real extra boost, keeping my energy high and my miles smiley.
The tart cherry changes it up and helps to avoid that overly sweet flavour fatigue that is so easy to slip into during longer training days or on race day. Quick hit of caffeine that tastes great with a texture like syrup.
I've tried all flavours of veloforte gels now, and these are up there with the best. Thanks
