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PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews

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Item # 775575

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Get the energy you need during rigorous exercise from these chewy, filled-with-liquid PowerBar Gel Blasts!

New C2 Max carbohydrate blend uses a mix of glucose and fructose that results in greater absorption, producing more energy than glucose alone
Easy-to-chew pieces provide 100 calories per 6 pieces, making it easy to track caloric intake during long workouts
Resealable pouch and nonstick pieces are gym-bag friendly
Lemon flavor contains 10% of the daily value of vitamin C per serving
Cola flavor contains 50mg of caffeine per serving
All flavors may contain trace amounts of dairy
*Discount will be applied when you check out; offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Specifications based on a range of flavors. Nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ. Info on wrapper reflects actual contents. Ingredients: PowerBar C2 Max Carbohydrate Blend (sugar, glucose syrup from wheat, invert sugar), water, gelatin, and 2% or less of: lemon juice concentrate, lemon peel extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), natural flavors, turmeric color, sodium citrate, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, glycerin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, sorbitol, coconut and/or palm kernel oil, carnauba wax.Allergen information: wheat. Cola flavor contains caffeine

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PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews

3.4

(based on 10 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Provides A boost (6)
Good taste (5)
Goes down easy (3)

Cons

Tough to swallow (3)

Best Uses

As A snack (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Competitive athlete (3)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Dec

2011

4.0

Easy and neat / good taste

By Camperman60

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Highly active, Road rider

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Neat -- won't make a mess
Provides A Boost

Cons

Full price is expensive

Best Uses

In-ride boost

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

I've only used the Strawberry-Banana flavor. I like the flavor. Per other comments posted, I can see how if you're into chewy treats that you could really chow down on these. I use them as a mid-ride calorie replacement. The thing I really like about this product as opposed to gels and drinks is that the chews don't make a mess.

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Dec

2011

5.0

Very addictive

By souter26

from Portland, Oregon

About Me Rarely Work Out, Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

Watch out these can become very addicting. I have only purchased the Straw-ban flavor. Its very easy to finish off the package easily. These do provide a slight boost / pick-me-up. They pack well, I use these mainly for when I am out playing paintball on long days.

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Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I've Already Bought More

By Nina the Penguin Runner

from Fairfax, VA

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Pros

Tasty

Cons

Difficult to Chew

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Long Runs
Quick Boost

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

I recently tried the Gel Blasts on a five-mile run. I ate one at the beginning of miles 2, 3, and 4. I usually only drink water on my runs, and I noticed that I was able to run at a faster pace and felt less fatigue than I usually do when my run was complete.
The Gel Blasts were extremely tasty. However, I found them difficult to chew, even when taking a short walk break. Because of how much easier it was to run, I think they're worth the trouble. I'd highly recommend these Gel Blasts to anyone who participates in a high-impact activity.

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Apr

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

addictive

By rcdf

from Pasadena, CA

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Pros

Long-Lasting Energy
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Day Hikes
Quick Boost
Snack

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

I may have a serious problem on my hands. I cannot stop eating these things. It's not possible to open a bag without finishing it. The straw-ban with caffeine are tasty, and they will perk you up for sure. I like the chewy consistency. Some other energy chews from comparable brands are like mush. Gel blast are easy to handle and are not sticky at all.

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Feb

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good as an add-on

By sylvi

from Chicago, IL

About Me Competitive Athlete

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good texture
Provides A Boost

Cons

Cola discontinued

Best Uses

As A Snack
In a race

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

Use them in long triathlons when nothing else goes down anymore. Als they are a nice power blast for short work-outs.

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Jan

2010

(0 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not my choice for winter hiking

By The Furnace

from RI

About Me Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Provides A Boost

Cons

Takes too long to chew
Tough To Swallow

Best Uses

As A Snack

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

Fair product. If I was looking for something to eat at camp, they would be a nice treat. I wouldn't use it if you are looking to pound down some energy fast. Try breathing, chewing them and hiking in a 50mph wind on a ridgeline...

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Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Yummy running snacks

By Sugrplm

from PA

About Me Runner

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Pros

Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

I think the Raspberry gel blasts are great! They have a great flavor and there is some gel in the middle the oozes out as you bite into it. It's not too sweet, nor does it taste artificial; I don't like those tastes or I wouldn't like these. They are chewy like a gummy candy, but I like that about them. As far as giving a boost of energy...I can't really tell, but they do keep me from feeling woozy as my sugar gets low while running long distances. I only eat 2 after an hour of running, then another every 30-45 minutes. If you read their directions and do as it says then they help with keeping your energy up.

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Sep

2009

(0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

New flavors are terrible

By d.moss

from USA

About Me Competitive Athlete

Pros

Provides A Boost

Cons

Poor Taste
Too Sweet
Tough To Swallow

Best Uses

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

The marketing "guru" of powerbar dropped our team favorite flavor of cola (and lemon) for these new flavors. The cola tasted like a coke bottle gummy candy. Our team tried the raspberry and thought it was horrible. We haven't tried the strawberry banana yet but my guess is we will be looking for a new brand or going back to gel packs.

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Jun

2009

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

okay, but Chomps are better

By GoatPhD

from seattle, wa

About Me Backpacking, Climbing, Competitive Athlete, Elite cyclist

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Pros

Good Taste
Provides A Boost

Cons

Tough To Swallow

Best Uses

As A Snack

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

My teeth get stuck in these, my jaw actually hurt after eating a whole package (which is 2 servings). The flavor is good and the oozy gel inside is interesting flavor. Left a pack on the dash in the sunshine and they melted and had weird chemical reactions and were no longer edible--not good in the heat. Also big enough that if swallowed by accident, you'd be likely to choke.

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Oct

2008

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Where's the gel?

By jckid

from CA

About Me Runner

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about PowerBar Gel Blasts Energy Chews:

I tried the lemon flavor and was quite disappointed. The taste reminds me of lemon cleaner. Also, the picture on the wrapper shows a liquid gel squirting out of the center, but there is no such thing in the center of these. They are simply like a gummy, but a little tougher to chew. They are edible, but just barely.