Fuel of Norway Bicarbonate RaceFuel 8pk – bicarbonate and carbohydrates before the start

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Fuel of Norway Bicarbonate RaceFuel 8pk is a refill pack of eight sachets for use before high-intensity training and competition. Each serving combines a weight-adjusted amount of sodium bicarbonate with 80 g of carbohydrates , minerals and lemon and lime juice powder.

The packaging is suitable for those who already use the Fuel of Norway system and have the associated dosing bottle. The bags are mixed with ice-cold water and taken in stages before starting according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The special bottle is not included. It comes with the Fuel of Norway Bicarbonate RaceFuel Starterpack and is used to measure the mixture and follow the intake protocol.

Product benefits

Eight portion bags – refill for your existing RaceFuel system.

80 g of carbohydrates per serving from, among other things, maltodextrin and fructose.

Five bicarbonate levels with choice of variant according to body weight.

Carbohydrates, bicarbonate and minerals in the same mixture.

Clear intake protocol starting three hours before activity.

Choose variant according to body weight

Fuel of Norway specifies the following weight ranges:

15 g bicarbonate: 47–57 kg

17.5 g bicarbonate: 57–67 kg

20 g bicarbonate: 65–75 kg

22.5 g bicarbonate: 72–80 kg

25 g bicarbonate: 77–90 kg

The manufacturer's guideline is to choose the variant that is closest to 0.3 g bicarbonate per kilogram of body weight .

The gram information refers to the amount of bicarbonate in each sachet. The sachet also contains carbohydrates and other ingredients.

Mixing and use

Pour a portion bag of your chosen variant into Fuel of Norway's special bottle.

Fill with ice-cold water to the 3h mark .

Shake well for about a minute .

Start taking it three hours before the start and drink from the 3h to 2.5h mark.

Continue according to the bottle markings every half hour .

Take the last portion 30 minutes before starting .

A full serving provides 80g of carbohydrates . Include this in your energy boost before your activity.

Nutritional values per serving

The following values apply to a whole sachet, regardless of the bicarbonate level selected:

Energy: 1,363 kJ / 321 kcal

Fat: 0 g

Of which saturated fat: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 80 g

Of which sugars: 41.2 g

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 0.1g

Potassium: 305 mg

Calcium: 122 mg

Magnesium: 58mg

The salt and sodium content varies between dosage levels:

15g bicarbonate: 10.3g salt / 4106mg sodium

17.5 g bicarbonate: 12 g salt / 4,790 mg sodium

20g bicarbonate: 13.7g salt / 5474mg sodium

22.5 g bicarbonate: 15.4 g salt / 6,159 mg sodium

25 g bicarbonate: 17.1 g salt / 6,843 mg sodium

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, fructose, sodium bicarbonate, lemon juice powder (lemon juice, orange juice, glucose syrup, white sugar [sucrose], natural lemon flavor), mineral blend (calcium lactate, potassium chloride, trimagnesium citrate), natural flavor, lime juice powder (lime juice, white sugar [sucrose]).

To think about

Test the setup during training before using the product in competition. Bicarbonate can cause stomach and intestinal upset, and tolerance varies between individuals. Follow dosage and intake protocol carefully.

The product is high in sodium. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have been prescribed to limit your salt or sodium intake.