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Jelly Belly Sport Beans

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Sport Beans™, from the makers of Jelly Belly® beans, are specially formulated to fuel your body before, during and after exercise.

Simply explained, Sport Beans are Jelly Beans formulated with carbohydrates, electrolytes and vitamins B and C
Eat one packet with one to two cups of water about 30 minutes before exercising
During a long workout, eat one packet every 45 minutes
Eat after a workout to replenish muscles of depleted carbohydrates
Specifications based on a range of flavors; nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ; information on wrapper reflects actual contents
*Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of the following: natural flavor, thiamine, hydrochloride (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacinamide (vitamin B3), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid, citrus pectin, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, red 40, blue 1, beeswax, carnauba wax, confectioner’s glaze, salt

Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts.

Made in USA.

Item 745770

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Jelly Belly Sport Beans Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

Jelly Belly Sport Beans

4.5

(based on 14 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good taste (12)
Provides A boost (11)
Goes down easy (10)
Good value (9)
Nutritional (7)

Cons

Best Uses

Quick boost (8)
As A snack (5)
Women (5)
Men (4)
Everyday use (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Runner (6), Weekend warrior (6), Competitive athlete (4)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Sep

2007

(12 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sometimes we don't want astronaut food

By Baldwyn

from Fremont, CA

About Me Competitive Athlete, Runner, Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Taste
Good Value
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Electrolyte replacement
Quick Boost

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

Once I started running marathons, I learnt that you MUST eat on the run. I wasn't a big fan of energy gels (until I found one I really like, I'll save that for another review), and energy bars can be unappetizing when you're hot, sweaty, and dry.

And then I discovered sport beans! A familiar food, you don't feel like you're on the space shuttle sucking sustenance out of a package. These are jelly beans! And great tasting ones at that, but what do you expect from Jelly Belly? Well, perhaps not sport nutrition! Compared to energy gels, Sport Beans are, on average, slightly higher in electrolytes for the same number of calories.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect portions

By aw

from SLC, UT

About Me Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Long runs
Races
Women

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

A running buddy introduced me to these when I was training for my first marathon and I've been addicted ever since. These taste just like normal jelly beans but extra salty so they're very satisfying in the middle of a race or strenuous hike. They are easy to handle and share. Perfect option for those of us who don't enjoy gooey products. Fruit punch flavor is the best!

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sport Beans Are Not Goo-ey

By Joyous

from Arlington, MA

About Me Addicted to endorphins, Competitive Athlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Electrolyte replenishment
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Stick to your teeth a bit

Best Uses

Bike ride sustenance
Quick Boost

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

These easy-to-handle little beans will NOT get sticky goo on your fingers! Tasty. Small package for shirt back pocket. Very decent price. Help replace what you've lost in sweat, to keep you going longer. The only small drawback I see is that I feel like I need to brush my teeth afterward, like I've just eaten sugary candy. But a few swallows of liquid remedy that, and I'm off to climb another hill.

Mar

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great For Running

By PDX Brad

from Portland, OR

About Me Competitive Athlete, Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack
Quick Boost

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

These are a great alternative to gels. Bars are hard to consume on the run, and these go down well with water. Easy to keep a few handy...great for marathoners.

Aug

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great snack while trekking

By Caribear

from Moreno Valley, CA

About Me Backpacker, Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack
Quick Boost

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

My husband and I tried these for the first time this summer and we love them! We used them while backpacking over 200 miles. They're especially useful when you need that extra boost in the afternoon or before a steep climb. They were strong tasting (like eating Kool-aid powder as a kid). Based on nutritional content, two packs of jellybeans equals one bag of shot blox, but Jelly Beans are more flavorful.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great taste!

By yramt

from Chicago, IL

About Me Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Provides A Boost

Cons

Awkward Packaging

Best Uses

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

When I joined a marathon training group I started learning about all of the extra gear I would need (gels/beans, glide, hydration belt, etc.). Not being a fan of jelly, pudding or anything of a similar texture, I opted for the beans and hoped I liked them.

They are so tasty, I would eat these even if they weren't designed as body fuel. The only thing I've found is that it may be a bit awkward accessing them while running (and likely on a bike). However, I usually rip them open before a long run so that I can easily access them when I need to.

Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great boost on long bicycle ride

By topanga

from Bristol, TN

About Me Long distance backpacker, Long distance cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Provides A Boost

Cons

Package hard to open

Best Uses

Electrolytes
Men
Women

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

I found these beans to be a wonderful substitute for gels and bars which frequently have the same ingredients with small variations. I cannot endure the gels and bars melt or become stale. Beans are easy to eat on the bike...there is a new packaging which may address the difficulty some reviewers (me included) have had with opening them. I especially like the caffeinated variety.They are also small, light, and tasty. They are sweet, but the salt content is great on a hot day. I really have nothing but good things to say about these. We buy them in bulk and keep them in the freezer for long storage.

Aug

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Stuff!

By Skraw

from Lake Forest, CA

About Me Foodie, Simple Tastes

See all my reviews

Pros

Balanced Sweetness
Fun
Good Texture
Mouth Watering
Natural Flavor
Tangy

Cons

Best Uses

Electrolyte Booster

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

Used these for a backpacking trip to keep my electrolytes up during the hike. Really liked the taste and felt a little boost from the carbs and vitamins.

Apr

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love 'em!

By txroadrunna

from kingwood, tx

About Me marathoner, Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

can be hard to open

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

Really love these during long runs. I don't have to eat the whole package-prefer just a couple for any extra boost. Can share with friends if needed. Only problem with product: can be hard to open, especially when sweaty! I've torn them the wrong way and couldn't get the darn package open! Very frustrating!

Nov

2010

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Good flavor but no boost...

By Rachel the traveller

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Triathlete

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Pros

Tasty

Cons

Broke down quickly
Little Effect

Best Uses

Snack

Comments about Jelly Belly Sport Beans:

Compared to cliff shotblocks, the honey stinger energy chews, and the GU gel, these beans did not provide a boost at all. I sampled a lot of different energy food in trying to find what worked for extra energy in the home stretch and by far the beans were the least effective. I would definitely recommend the honey stinger energy chews (tasty and effective) or the shotblocks over this option.