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product_id: 726759202
title: "GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Salted Caramel, 8-Count by GU Energy Labs"
brand: "gu energy labs"
price: "R74"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/726759202-gu-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8-count
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100 calories rapid energy 450 mg BCAAs muscle recovery Electrolytes for hydration balance GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Salted Caramel, 8-Count by GU Energy Labs

**Brand:** gu energy labs
**Price:** R74
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Fuel your grind, recover like a pro, and never miss a beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Salted Caramel, 8-Count by GU Energy Labs by gu energy labs
- **How much does it cost?** R74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/726759202-gu-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8-count)

## Best For

- gu energy labs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gu energy labs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Hydration & Focus:** Electrolytes maintain moisture balance; caffeine enhances concentration in select flavors
- • **Compact Power Boost:** Portable 8-pack delivers quick, calorie-dense energy on the go
- • **Delicious Fuel Variety:** Salted Caramel flavor offers a gourmet twist to your endurance nutrition
- • **Muscle Recovery Support:** 450 mg branch chain amino acids reduce muscle damage and speed recovery
- • **Scientifically Crafted Formula:** Developed by Dr. Bill Vaughn, trusted by elite endurance athletes since 1993

## Overview

GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is a compact, calorie-dense gel pack delivering 100 calories and 21+ grams of fast-absorbing carbohydrates per serving. Enriched with 450 mg of branch chain amino acids to support muscle recovery and electrolytes to maintain hydration, this gel is trusted by elite endurance athletes since 1993. The Salted Caramel flavor adds a delicious edge to your performance nutrition, with select formulas including caffeine for enhanced focus.

## Description

The GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is the energy gel that started it all. In 1993, Dr. Bill Vaughn developed the world's first energy gel to improve her daughter's performance in the Ultra Marathon, and helped the GU drive the world's most successful extreme athlete to success. The GU Energy Gel is a very compact, portable and calorie density packet packed with rapidly absorbent carbohydrates to maintain all forms of athletic activities. Branch chain amino acids inhibit muscle fiber damage and improve recovery speed and excess electrolytes help maintain moisture balance. Some flavors feature caffeine for enhanced concentration. The original formula has been fine-tuned and evolved over the years, but the final result is the same. GU Energy Gels fuel the world's best endurance athletes. GU Original Energy Gel is available in a variety of delicious flavors. Each pack contains 450 mg of amino acids, 100 calories and at least 21 grams of carbohydrates.

## Features

- GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Salted Caramel, 8-Count
- 8-Count

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | GU ENERGY LABS |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.89 x 5.08 cm; 272.16 g |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Form | ジェル |
| Appropriate Age Range | Adult |
| Package Information | Can |
| Manufacturer | GU Energy Labs |
| Additives | Caffeine |
| Item Weight | 272 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GU ENERGY LABS
- **Item Form:** ジェル
- **Flavor:** salt caramel
- **Diet Type:** Vegetarian
- **Number of Items:** 8
- **Package Information:** Can
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count
- **Item Weight:** 272 g
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Special Ingredients:** Caffeine

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: In the assorted pack are they caffeinated? looking for only non caffeinated options.**
A: now they have a new assorted pack, with no caffeine. Alas, only 4 tastes in it, and they are many great ones.

**Q: Purpose of amino acids in GU?**
A: Hi, great question and thanks for asking! We have BCAA (branch chain amino acids) in just about all GU products. BCAA's refer to the three essential amino acids — leucine, valine, isoleucine. BCAA’s are metabolized in the muscle and help by preventing the breakdown of muscle tissue during and after exercise. Leucine, the most important amino acid, is critical in initiating the protein synthesis, the process through which your muscles rebuild and get stronger. So, these amino acids will help both during and after exercise! For more information and details, please see our website: www.guenergy.com
Thanks! - Brian, GU Energy Labs

**Q: Can anyone report on the shipping time for the Variety Pack? Estimated delivery date is the 7th. Can't believe it takes that long...**
A: Hi David! The ship time would depend on where you live. We are located in Upstate New York so our ship times would vary based on your distance from the upper east coast. Although it usually doesn't, shipping to the west coast could very well take a full week.

**Q: Are the "assorted flavors" the ones that are pictured?  I ordered a box before from Amazon and it was different.**
A: I have purchased the assorted flavors box three times, and each time it has been different. I have never received all the flavors pictured. I have always gotten some vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, espresso, mandarin orange, strawberry banana. The number of each will vary, and the other flavors I get have also varied (e.g. sometimes I get blackberry or tri-berry, other times I don't). I have also gotten flavors that are not shown at all there. I have found that I do have a preference for some flavors, so now I order the boxes of the flavors I like.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-24*