GU Chomps. It’s the GU that you chew. While we got along fine before chewy energy supplements, we're glad that we now have a choice. Chomps are easy to store in your back pocket once opened. It's not necessary to eat them all at once. The old mantra "a little bit at a time over a long time" seems to be the method. In fact, GU recommends eating 4 every 45. That's four Chomps every 45 minutes. A serving is 90 calories. There are two servings per bag, so a bag of GU Chomps tucked into a jersey pocket should get you through a 35 mile ride assuming you weren't hungry when you started out.
Chomps are the only energy chew that contains amino acids, which help you maintain focus and aid in recovery both during and after the workout. Like GU gel, Chomps incorporate both simple and complex carbs for instant and prolonged fuel delivery. That's the key to maintaining a steady blood glucose state and to avoid the dreaded bonk. You'll also get 100% of your daily needs of vitamins C & E, two antioxidants that help fight free radicals in order to keep your cells healthy when you put your body under the stress of high workloads. GU Chomps are formulated with 55mg of sodium and 40mg of potassium to maintain the water balance in your cells. One nice effect we've noticed with Chomps is that they are pretty chewy and force us to drink plenty of water to get them washed down quickly and get back on the hammer. The Strawberry and Cranberry Apple flavors each have 20mg of caffeine per serving to help give you a little late-race kick.
GU Chomps are available in four flavors -- Blueberry Pomegranate, Cranberry Apple Cherry, Orange, Peach Tea, Strawberry, and Watermelon. Each 60 gram package contains two servings (eight pieces). Comes in a box of 16 packages.
Features:
- Exclusive blend of complex and simple carbohydrates.
- Sodium and potassium to restore electrolyte balance.
- Vitamin C + E, those mighty antioxidants that combat tissue breakdown.
- Amino acids for added focus, rippin energy and speedy recovery.
GU Chomps are a chewable version of GU, utilizing GU Energy Gel's proven blend of carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants and electrolytes in a chewable form. Applying advanced food science to deliver the same high quality, long-lasting energy that endurance athletes require.
Each packet of GU Chomps contains 2 servings (8 Chomps total) and will fuel 1½ to 2 hours of your favorite activity. Be sure to hydrate along the way. 60g (2.1oz) per packet.
Caffeine Content:
Blueberry Pomegranate: No Caffeine.
Cranberry Apple: 20mg Caffeine.
Orange: No Caffeine.
Peach Tea: 40mg Caffeine.
Strawberry: 20mg Caffeine.
Watermelon: No Caffeine
GU Chomps are Gluten and Dairy FREE.
GU Chomps offer a change of pace from gels and an answer to that moment in your run, ride, ski, swin, hike... when you just gotta have something to chomp on. Chomps utilize GU Energy Gel’s proven blend of carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants and electrolytes to make a chewable form of GU, delivering the premium ingredients and performance benfits youve come to expect from GU energy products.
Sold as a box of 16 packets.
| Calories: | 90 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients: | tapioca syrup, cane sugar, maltodextrin, pectin, citric acid, Gu amino blend (leucine |
| Protein: | 0 g |
| Quantity : | 16 packs (2.1 ounces each). |
| Recommended Use: | running, biking, hiking |
| Servings: | 1 package 2 |
| Sugars: | 11 g |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 23 g |
| Total Fat: | 0 g |
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Gu Chomps Energy Chews 16-Pack Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
So i've got a little bit of a gag reflex when it comes to energy gels. So i saw these Chomps and thought why not. Well i was happily surprised. There are a bunch of gummy's in each pack. They strawberry ones are awesome. I have yet to use all the gummy's on one road bike ride. I used about a half a bag (4-5 gummy's) on a 50 miler the other day and they work awesome. I would use them hiking and biking. Not so much for running for me, because you have to chew and swallow. But i prefer them now over energy gels. Get the ones with caffine, they pack a punch!!!
Bought a variety Gu box and finally tried the chomps. Overall, great for hikes.
pros
- replenishes electrolytes and provides sugar during hikes
- each bag contains several pieces, so it's convenient if you want to share
cons
- too sweet and sticky on your fingers and mouth. be prepared to swish water in your mouth to remove from your teeth and a bit for your fingers too.
- bit of a hassle for distance running because they're sticky (getting out of the bag, get between teeth, and remain on fingers) - i prefer gu gels for runs instead
Chomps do what they're suppose to do and provide energy, but may be an inconvenience because of the chew.
Probably my favorite tasting of the energy chews - I can't stand gu/gel, just grosses me out. These are no-nonsense, taste great, pretty easy to chew (chase with water, as all energy chews). My only bone to pick is about the packaging. It's kind of hard to mess with and open when I'm running. At a half marathon a couple of weeks ago I actually couldn't get that side opening to rip open because my hands were numb. But that's really my only problem with them. They're a staple in my long distance training.
I'm not super athletic, so I can't speak for this thing in marathons. But I did take them hiking w/ me. They work like a charm. I can be dead tired and not able to take another step, pop one or two, chew, add water, and off I go again. My personal favorite is the blueberry pomegranate. Also I've found that if I open a pack and come back to it tomorrow (or even a few days after), it's still good, just the outside dries slightly, making it less chewy.
I love these chomps because they taste good and give me more energy when I need it. I recently hiked to the top of Frary's Peak on Antelope Island (in Utah) and I had a few packs of these and 2 liters of water in my bag. I was surprised at how much energy I still had when I reached the summit after eating only 2 packs. I fully recommend these! They might taste a little TOO good though...
These can be a tad too chewy and stick in your teeth pretty good, but none of the alternatives are great so these get used in my house quite a bit. I even found shoving a bunch in my cheek for long hikes works great to slowly warm and chew them. I've only tried the blueberry-pomegranate, which was pretty good, but I can't speak for the rest of the flavors.
These things taste great, and i swear they work. I rode more uphill last weekend on my bike than I have in a long time. I was able to do it and still have more energy than normal. This is a great product that tastes great.
Energy chews like these have pretty much replaced bars for me. They taste good and are easy to snack on as you go. One downside is that they can leave you feeling full temporarily - a feeling you don't get with energy gels.
The taste is good, almost candylike, but as other reviewers have said, they are a bit too chewy. I'd choose a bar over chews because bars give you a 'full' feeling. Maybe the chews are good for a kind of dessert.
I bought these for my husband when he ran the Las Vegas Ragnar and he loved them. They are easy to chew while running and provide great energy. He loved the watermelon flavor.
Negative Reviews:
I don't recommend these for distance running. They are too chewy, stick to your teeth and require a lot of water to get down. Also, these do not work in cold winter weather. They become very hard and are very difficult to chew. Gels are more efficient means of getting your calories.
Neutral Reviews:
At first I didnt really like them. Thought they where too sweet. I still find them a little too sweet, but at least I can easily eat 3 of them either during a mountain biking trip or afterwards. Hard to say if they give that much of an effect, but then again if you make yourself believe that it works, it probably does. Never underestimate the psychological effect it can have on you :) Bottomline: I seem to carry them around more and more often...
The Chomps themselves work well from a sports nutrition perspective, but unfortunately the packaging doesn't make these easy to eat.
The sachet isn't as easy to use as the Clif ShotBloks (which let you squeeze out a Blok). Your fingers tend to get sticky trying to pick out a GU Chomp. Not great on the MTB (where full finger gloves and sticky Chomps don't mix), but you could live with them on the road if you're prepared for sticky fingers!
