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There are other alternatives to gels and bars though. A colleague at the AIS got me onto savoury “gels” made from instant mash potato powder, maltodextrin and stock. These can be made in small snaplock bags, and whilst they are much bigger than a standard gel, they provide a more filling, savoury alternative. The search2retain boys also used these in the Warrny last year to the envy of the rest of the peleton.
Deb Savoury “Gel” – 26g carbohydrate (no fructose)
Continental Deb Potato – 350g packet
4 cups of boiling water
1 stock cube (I use beef – it makes the gel taste like potato and gravy)
6 tablespoons of maltodextrin
Method:
Add boiling water to Deb powder, stock cubes and maltodextrin and stir until it’s nice and smooth.
Spilt into four equal quantities and add each to a small zip lock bag.
Cut corner of the bag to create an opening, then fold over and tape shut with a printer label or masking tape.
When it’s time to eat just rip off the label and consume like a gel
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/01/diy-sports-nutrition-2/