So my kids were spending some of their tooth fairy money and I was in the candy aisle with them. Always wanted to try Haribo Cola so finally bought some and thought “why I am not using this stuff as nutrition” Cheap and delicious. Plus if I get bored of the cola I can mix it up with peaches or the worms or berries… what say you?
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I’ve tried it and wasn’t that enthused to be honest.
They’re pretty hard to get down; they might seem squidgy and soft but in my experience they still take quite a bit of chewing.The flavouring is *very *artifical and makes me feel quite sick after a while.The sticky, gummy gelatine texture is pretty nasty after a while as well.Finally, even though they’re packed with sugar, I’m not sure how quickly the gelatin is digested, especially if you’re swallowing them nearly whole.
Give it a try, but for me it wasn’t a great experience. I definitely prefer some *real *food.
In theory, yeah, they’re full of sugar and not much different than an energy gel or chew. However, dive a little deeper and start to compare the corn syrup and artificial dyes and preservatives with what is found in a Gu or Honey Stinger and you might see why the candy might not be the best idea. However, that being said, I love nothing more than some coke or pepsi during a long race
I’ve used a variety of Haribo products during long runs and ultras, they are a little tougher to chew than any chew I’ve had from sports nutrition companies but I think they taste better.
In theory, yeah, they’re full of sugar and not much different than an energy gel or chew. However, dive a little deeper and start to compare the corn syrup and artificial dyes and preservatives with what is found in a Gu or Honey Stinger and you might see why the candy might not be the best idea. However, that being said, I love nothing more than some coke or pepsi during a long race
Are you using the coke or pepsi flat? If so, do you have a recipe?
I’ve tried it and wasn’t that enthused to be honest.
They’re pretty hard to get down; they might seem squidgy and soft but in my experience they still take quite a bit of chewing.The flavouring is *very *artifical and makes me feel quite sick after a while.The sticky, gummy gelatine texture is pretty nasty after a while as well.This. I was in Europe for a while and couldn’t find energy bars, so tried out a lot of things, including Haribo gummy bears. Long story short: I’ll probably never eat them again. Trying to get enough down to get the calories you need during a long ride is a very unpleasant experience. If you want cheap, and it’s not hot out, go with something like snickers bars.
Sugar free Gummi bears. My go to nutrition. Great for a detox too…
Swedish fish are much better and a lot softer.
Beware of becoming like the stereotypical kid whose stomach is killing him because he ate too much candy after Halloween.
I import European Haribos for that exact reason - much better. We even offer them at the main aid station at the SwimRun NC
But yes, not super easy to digest.
For best results, eat lots of the sugar-free Haribos.
https://youtu.be/sMjgaa5j_LE?t=10m1s
I wouldn’t race with them, but for cheap energy on training rides I use Haribo or jelly babies pretty regularly. The sugar-coated tangy ones are the best, they’re not so chat. Don’t see the point of spending a lot of money on sports nutrition, my stomach seems to treat most calories the same regardless of cost.
I live in Europe though, Haribo may be different here.
Powerbar Powergels with cola taste?
Take a big gulp of milk and see how much of this Gummi bear review you can read without the milk exiting your nose:
Society is no longer evolving… it is devolving.
I did have a laugh though.
I’ve tried it and wasn’t that enthused to be honest.
They’re pretty hard to get down; they might seem squidgy and soft but in my experience they still take quite a bit of chewing.The flavouring is *very *artifical and makes me feel quite sick after a while.The sticky, gummy gelatine texture is pretty nasty after a while as well.Finally, even though they’re packed with sugar, I’m not sure how quickly the gelatin is digested, especially if you’re swallowing them nearly whole.
Give it a try, but for me it wasn’t a great experience. I definitely prefer some *real *food.
You don’t qualify (you may stick with your PBJ) or Muesli bar.
They are cheaper than those sports nutrition ones and can be had in quite a variety…I also use them for racing.
But only buy the “original”, manufactued in Europe. No domestic gelatin, if I can avoid it.
Mad cow disease and all.
Should come with a label… “may contain natural ingredients”.
Would make me puke my guts out in a few miles… cheap for a reason.
Haribos work great for me, not the cola or the worms the regular colored bears
Very easy to carry,easy to digest and full of needed sugars
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