Last month we tested and reviewed some of the available energy gels and chews on the market. (Click here to read the article). However, there were still a few products that we wanted to feature but couldn’t get our hands on at the time of the testing.
Gu Chomps
Chomps are a new, yet-to-be-released energy chew product from GU. Since we have always been fans of GUs’ products, we were happy to test the Chomps out. Each package contains two servings of chews. The energy that Chomps provide is from three carbohydrates: tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and maltodextrin.
After we opened the package, there was a distinct sweet smell, a combination of the sugar and the natural flavoring. The chews were larger than some of the other brands we tried, but in the shape of the GU starburst logo.
The Chomps were soft and easy to chew, albeit a little sticky at first. They had a very strong flavor, and a bit of tartness. However, we thought they would be easy to eat on the run. Overall, we enjoyed that the serving size was small (only four chews) and providing about the equivalent calories as a single package of energy gel. The only downside in our opinion is the price: one package of GU Chomps will retail for $2.20, a bit more expensive than other brands of energy chews.
GU has begun shipping out Chomps to retailers this month, so look for it on the shelves soon. It will be available in Blueberry Pomegranate, Orange, Cran-Apple, and Strawberry flavors.
Honey Stinger Honey
While Honey Stinger Honey energy gel is not a new product, it has been one that we have wanted to try for a while, as comparison to other energy gel products on the market. The primary ingredients in Honey Stinger are honey and water, although it does contain a smaller portion of maltodextrin.
With a product that’s primary ingredient is honey, you can’t expect anything less than a distinct honey flavor, and that is exactly what it tasted like. A bit thinner than plain honey, it was far too sweet for us to eat an entire package (1.3 ounces). In general, we are glad we tried the Honey Stinger, but don’t plan on buying it again because it was too sweet for our tastes. However, it does seem to be a popular choice for many in the energy gels field.
Honey Stinger is available in Gold, Ginsting, Banana, Chocolate, and Strawberry flavors.
