In short:Concentrated energy gel, with 23g of carbohydrates. Comes in a variety of flavoursFlavours: Banana / citrus / orange / raspberry / summer fruits / Caribbean crush / green apple / chocolateTypical Ingredients:Glucose Syrup (89%w/w), water

without water, nice flavour. Overall: Excellent product - some of the other gels I have tried are far too thick and you need water afterwards. This one was just right and I found that the energy boost it gave was very noticable. Derv: JUST TRY ONE

In short:Concentrated energy gel, with 23g of carbohydrates and added caffeine and cholineFlavours: Orange/colaTypical Ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, glucose, fruit juice concentrate (orange, lemon), fructose, natural flavours, natural

In short:Cost-effective gel, in an easy-mix powder formFlavours:Orange / berry / citrusTypical Ingredients: Maltodextrin (15-23 chain length), citric acid, natural flavours, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), sodium, potassiumValues: Energy 1232kJ/308kcal

In short:The first energy gel to hit the UK shores. Contains high levels of fructose to help provide faster-release energyFlavours: Vanilla / strawberry / lemon / peach / banana / peppermintTypical Ingredients:Enzymatic hydrolysate of maize

In short:Glucose gel for fast energy releaseFlavours: Citrus / strawberry / vanilla.Typical Ingredients:Glucose syrup, water, flavourings, preservatives (E202, E211, E219), colouring (E160a), vitamin B1.Values: Energy 1205 kJ/284 kcal, protein 0.1g

In short:An isotonic gel with mild flavours. The use of maltodextrins and gelling agents mean this is a sustained-release energy gelFlavours: Blackcurrant / orange / tropicalTypical Ingredients:Water, maltodextrin, natural flavours, gelling agents

need energy during a run, the last thing you want is a sickly, slimy and overwhelming taste of mouldy banana. darren houston: EFFECTIVE,BAD TASTE Strengths: these gels are very effective Weaknesses: these gels are very effective Overall: they really