Real Results, Real People
Sophie
Course Record Holder, 'Race To The King' 100km, 10:31.19
"Maple Ignite are such tasty gels. I lost count how many gels I took on my 100KMs but fuelling on the run is essential. These are especially easy on the digestive
system and provide a great boost"
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi
This Morning's TV doctor, Boston marathon, and GB AG triathlete
"What I love about Maple Ignite gels is that they taste great, are easy on my gut and contain all natural ingredients. Training is so important, but execution on race day is key, and these gels are such an important part of that of me."
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KEY FEATURES
Maple Ignite 36g
• A natural wonder food built for runners.
• Each gel contains 24g of fast-acting carbs in a 1:1 ratio of fructose and glucose.
• Contains naturally occurring micronutrients and electrolytes, with added sea salt for sodium.
• The hook-style opening is designed to be easy to open with wet/sweaty hands.
• Has a salty maple syrup taste to reduce flavour fatigue.
• The texture is slightly thicker than water, making it easy to swallow on the run.
NUTRITION
Maple Ignite 36g
• Carbohydrates: 67g per 100g / 24.1g per 36g serving
• Sodium: 305mg per 100g / 110mg per 36g serving
• Energy: 1130kJ (270kcal) per 100g / 406kJ (97kcal) per 36g serving
• Other electrolytes: Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, and Iron.
DIRECTIONS
Maple Ignite 36g
• Easy to use. Rip the top off and drink.
• Fuelling guidelines: Aim for 2 gels per hour (48g carbs) and increase as you gain experience. Elite runners may take up to 5 gels per hour (120g carbs).
• IMPORTANT: Keep hydrated and dispose of packaging responsibly.
INGREDIENTS
Maple Ignite 36g
• Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup (99.1%) and Sea Salt (0.9%).
• IMPORTANT: Store in a cool dry place. Not recommended for children.
SCIENCE
The number and quality of research into using natural ingredients to fuel your runs is increasing. We have summarised them in the following blog article:
Key Findings on Maple Syrup for Runners
• Document: Maple Syrup: Is It Nature’s Performance Fuel?
• Link: https://proteinrebel.com/blogs/blog/maple-syrup-is-it-natures-performance-fuel?_pos=3&_sid=6a7494484&_ss=r
The science behind Maple Ignite: During longer or harder runs, your body relies on carbohydrates to maintain pace and delay fatigue. Research shows that consuming multiple carbohydrate types — specifically glucose and fructose — allows your body to absorb and use more energy than relying on a single source alone. Maple Ignite uses real maple syrup, which naturally contains both glucose and fructose, helping support efficient carbohydrate uptake while reducing the risk of gut overload that many runners experience with highly processed gels. Combined with sodium to replace sweat losses, this makes Maple Ignite an effective, easy-to-digest fuel option for training runs, long efforts, and race day.
If you would like to research the science behind Maple Ignite, the following research papers are good places to start:
1. Fuel More Energy Per Hour: Glucose + Fructose Increases Carbohydrate Absorption
• Document: Carbohydrate intake during exercise and performance Jeukendrup, A.E. (2010) – Sports Medicine
Link:🔗 https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/11530650-000000000-00000
• Key Finding: This review demonstrates that consuming multiple transportable carbohydrates (glucose and fructose) increases total carbohydrate absorption and oxidation compared to glucose alone, allowing athletes to utilise more energy per hour during endurance exercise.
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2. Better Gut Tolerance: Improved Gastric Emptying & Fluid Delivery
• Document: Multiple transportable carbohydrates enhance gastric emptying and fluid delivery Jeukendrup, A.E. & Moseley, L. (2010) – Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Link: 🔗 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01054.x
• Key Finding: The study shows that glucose–fructose combinations improve gastric emptying and fluid delivery compared to single carbohydrate sources, supporting better tolerance during prolonged endurance exercise.
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3. Run Further: Improved Endurance Performance with Mixed Carbohydrates
• Document: Glucose–fructose ingestion improves endurance performance Rowlands, D.S. et al. (2012) – Journal of Applied Physiology
Link: 🔗 https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00340.2012
• Key Finding: Endurance performance was significantly improved when athletes consumed glucose and fructose together versus glucose alone, highlighting the performance advantage of mixed carbohydrate fuelling strategies.
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4. Reduce GI Distress at Higher Fuel Intakes
• Document: A systematic review: nutritional strategies to reduce GI distress in endurance athletes Stellingwerff, T. & Cox, G.R. (2014) – Sports Medicine
Link: 🔗 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0152-9
• Key Finding: This systematic review concludes that mixed carbohydrate sources reduce gastrointestinal distress, particularly when carbohydrate intake rates increase—making them more suitable for marathon and ultra-distance running.
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5. Support Performance Through Carbohydrate Availability
• Document: Carbohydrate mouth rinse and ingestion effects on performance Newell, M.L. et al. (2018) – European Journal of Sport Science
Link: 🔗 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17461391.2017.1389902
• Key Finding: The study reinforces the role of carbohydrate availability—through ingestion or oral exposure—in supporting endurance performance, underscoring the importance of regular carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise.
