WHY SPRING
Why Spring: Real-Food Fuel for Endurance Athletes
Spring Energy gels are formulated from real foods (e.g., rice, fruit, honey) to support steady energy and gut comfort during long efforts.
Key takeaways
- Real-food ingredient base (simple + complex carbs, small amounts of fats/proteins, natural micronutrients).
- Steady energy feel with less “spike & crash” perception than many sugar/dextrin-heavy gels.
- GI-friendly focus—designed to be easy to take at race effort and high heart rates.
- Independently lab-verified macros, with the measured values and full certificates published here.
Spring vs. traditional gels
| Aspect | Spring (real-food formulation) | Traditional gel (maltodextrin-heavy) |
|---|---|---|
| Carb profile | Blend of simple + complex carbs from foods | Primarily fast sugars/dextrins |
| Taste & mouthfeel | Not overly sweet; easy at high HR | Very sweet; can feel sticky/cloying |
| Perceived energy curve | Aims for smoother, steady energy release | Can feel “peaky,” requiring frequent top-ups |
| Gut comfort focus | Formulated with GI comfort in mind | Heavily sugar-centric; may be harder for some athletes |
| Quality assurance | Third-party COAs published in full; macros verified | Varies by brand |
How Spring is built
Spring is a balanced mixture of real-food ingredients providing simple and complex carbohydrates, small amounts of fats and proteins, plus natural micronutrients.
- Ingredients: rice, fruit, honey; minimal reliance on maltodextrin syrups or artificial additives.
- Use cases: marathons, ultras, long rides, triathlon bike/run legs, hot conditions.
- Formats: standard and XL pouches; caffeinated and non-caffeinated options.
Evidence & quality
Nine Spring gels and Power Snacks have been analyzed by independent, accredited third-party laboratories. Measured calories came in between −2% and +15% of the labeled value, with any difference on the side of more fuel rather than less. The measured numbers, the labeled numbers and the full certificates of analysis are published in full — including the test date and the laboratory that ran each analysis.