--- product_id: 348514743 title: "GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel (Salted Caramel, 8-Count)" brand: "gu energy" price: "VT11689" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Gu Energy" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/348514743-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 100 calories per packet for instant energy 125mg Sodium + 40mg Potassium for optimal hydration 20mg Caffeine to boost focus and endurance GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel (Salted Caramel, 8-Count) **Brand:** gu energy **Price:** VT11689 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Fuel your grind with the OG energy gel that champions trust and performance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel (Salted Caramel, 8-Count) by gu energy - **How much does it cost?** VT11689 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/348514743-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8) ## Best For - gu energy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gu energy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **On-the-Go Fueling:** Compact, portable packets deliver 100 calories of clean energy—perfect for training or race day. - • **Muscle Recovery Boost:** Branched-chain amino acids reduce muscle damage and mental fatigue, accelerating your comeback. - • **Vegan & Gluten-Free Formula:** Clean, inclusive nutrition that fits your lifestyle without compromise. - • **Dual-Source Energy Powerhouse:** Maltodextrin + fructose fuel your performance via non-competing absorption pathways for sustained stamina. - • **Electrolyte-Enhanced Hydration:** 125mg sodium and 40mg potassium replenish vital minerals to keep you going strong. ## Overview GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel (Salted Caramel) is a compact, calorie-dense gel designed for endurance athletes. Each 100-calorie packet combines dual-source carbs, essential electrolytes, 20mg caffeine, and branched-chain amino acids to sustain energy, enhance focus, and support muscle recovery. Vegan and gluten-free, it’s the trusted choice for training and racing, delivering portable, efficient fuel in a delicious salted caramel flavor. ## Description GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is the energy gel that started it all. In 1993, Dr. Bill Vaughn developed the world’s first energy gel to help his daughter perform better during ultra-marathons, and GU has been helping to propel the world’s most successful extreme athletes to success ever since. GU Energy Gel sustains all forms of athletic activity with a highly compact, portable, and calorie-dense packet that is loaded with carbohydrates that can be rapidly absorbed. Branched-chain amino acids limit muscle fiber damage and increase speed of recovery, and extra electrolytes help maintain water balance. Some flavors feature caffeine to increase concentration. While the original formula has been tweaked and evolved over the years, the end result is still the same: GU Energy Gels fuel the best endurance athletes in the world. GU Original Energy Gel comes in a wide variety of good tasting flavors. Each packet contains 450mg of Amino acids, 100 calories, and at least 21g total carbs. Review: Will buy again, thanks seller! - Will buy again, thanks seller! Review: Doesn’t come in the box as in the picture - Sachets are good and authentic, but they don’t come in a box as in the picture. Just in a bag; feels suspicious but product worked as expected ## Features - The Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel designed to help athletes perform their best; 100 calories and essential electrolytes in a portable packet - Dual source energy from maltodextrin and fructose that use non-competing pathways for efficient absorption and lasting energy - Use for training or racing; take one packet 5 minutes before and every 45 minutes during activity - Branched-chain amino acids to help decrease muscle damage and mental fatigue - Salted Caramel contains 20mg Caffeine, 125mg Sodium, 40mg Potassium. Vegan and Gluten Free. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DP6ZWWC | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,920 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #85 in Endurance & Energy Consumables | | Brand | GU Energy | | Brand Name | GU Energy | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 872 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Diet type | Gluten Free | | Flavor | Salted Caramel | | Flavour | Salted Caramel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00769493900180 | | Item Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.9 x 5.1 centimeters | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Package Weight | 0.28 Kilograms | | Item Type Name | Energy Gel with Electrolytes | | Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | GU Energy Labs | | Model Number | 123037 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 8 | | Package Type Name | Box | | Part Number | 123037 | | Product Benefits | Health | | Product benefits | Health | | Size | 8 Count (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher Certified | | UPC | 767644597364 769493900180 772195493751 | | Unit Count | 8 Count | | Unit count | 8 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GU Energy - **Diet type:** Gluten Free - **Flavour:** Salted Caramel - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 10.8 x 8.9 x 5.1 centimeters - **Item form:** Gel - **Item weight:** 0.6 Pounds - **Primary supplement type:** Potassium - **Product benefits:** Health - **Special ingredients:** Caffeine - **Unit count:** 8 Count ## Images ![GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel (Salted Caramel, 8-Count) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XVVQEHGfL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: In the assorted pack are they caffeinated? looking for only non caffeinated options.** A: now they have a new assorted pack, with no caffeine. Alas, only 4 tastes in it, and they are many great ones. **Q: Purpose of amino acids in GU?** A: Hi, great question and thanks for asking! We have BCAA (branch chain amino acids) in just about all GU products. BCAA's refer to the three essential amino acids — leucine, valine, isoleucine. BCAA’s are metabolized in the muscle and help by preventing the breakdown of muscle tissue during and after exercise. Leucine, the most important amino acid, is critical in initiating the protein synthesis, the process through which your muscles rebuild and get stronger. So, these amino acids will help both during and after exercise! For more information and details, please see our website: www.guenergy.com Thanks! - Brian, GU Energy Labs **Q: Can anyone report on the shipping time for the Variety Pack? Estimated delivery date is the 7th. Can't believe it takes that long...** A: Hi David! The ship time would depend on where you live. We are located in Upstate New York so our ship times would vary based on your distance from the upper east coast. Although it usually doesn't, shipping to the west coast could very well take a full week. **Q: Are the "assorted flavors" the ones that are pictured? I ordered a box before from Amazon and it was different.** A: I have purchased the assorted flavors box three times, and each time it has been different. I have never received all the flavors pictured. I have always gotten some vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, espresso, mandarin orange, strawberry banana. The number of each will vary, and the other flavors I get have also varied (e.g. sometimes I get blackberry or tri-berry, other times I don't). I have also gotten flavors that are not shown at all there. I have found that I do have a preference for some flavors, so now I order the boxes of the flavors I like. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will buy again, thanks seller! *by G***G on 1 September 2025* Will buy again, thanks seller! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Doesn’t come in the box as in the picture *by A***R on 2 February 2025* Sachets are good and authentic, but they don’t come in a box as in the picture. Just in a bag; feels suspicious but product worked as expected ## Frequently Bought Together - GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Dairy-Free On-the-Go Energy for Any Workout, 8-Count, Salted Caramel - Honey Stinger Organic Honey Waffle Energy Stroopwafel for Exercise, Endurance and Performance Sports Nutrition for Home & Gym, Pre and Post Workout Box of 16 Waffles, 16.96 Ounce (Pack of 16) - LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes - Variety Pack | Drink Mix | 12-Count --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/348514743-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/348514743-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-salted-caramel-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*