Skratch Labs Sport Energy Blueberry (50mg Caffeine)

Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy made from sugar and pectin. Or even a version of chilled fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat, however, is that Skratch Labs Sport Energy Chews are made for when you're working out, not just for when you're craving pie filling, which for us is most of the time.

We created these chews as an energy supplement for when you're exerting yourself and the best thing to keep you going is a steady source of carbohydrates that won't mess up your stomach or gut. And hopefully you understand that when we say energy we mean fuel or calories. You know, like the first law of thermodynamics where energy is neither created nor destroyed. Not like the kind of "energy" you get after washing down a handful of caffeine pills with your sixth cup of coffee.

But let's get back to the chews. The unique thing about a chew is that they have a physical form factor that allows them to be loaded and held up in the stomach. When melted, they provide quick energy. They're a great option if you've ever gotten sick of really sweet and gooey gels, because gooey stuff tends to empty out of your stomach faster than your gut can absorb. And when that happens, there's nowhere for those gooey things to go except where the light doesn't shine. So with energy chews, you get what seems like a paradox – quick energy that doesn't rot your gut. It's similar to how gravity bends both space and time, but it's more than you need to know.

So what sets Skratch Labs energy chews apart from all the others? Well, first the taste. Second is that Skratch Labs has weeded out all the superfluous ingredients you don't need like carnauba wax, dyes and mystery flavors that can be called natural. Instead, they use real fruit and a light dusting of granulated sugar and acid powder for function and taste.

     The use of two types of carbohydrates (glucose and fructose) accelerates the absorption of energy in your body.

     No preservatives, dyes or waxes.

     Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Ingredients

Sugar, glucose syrup, water, pectin, blueberries, citric acid, blueberry juice concentrate, lactic acid, green tea extract.

The blueberry flavor and sour cherry flavor add 50 mg of caffeine per pack from green tea for a little extra boost and focus.

To use: As a starting point, consume one package of Energy Chews (containing 140 calories and 36 grams of carbohydrates) every hour for activities lasting longer than 2 hours, starting in the first hour. If you go super hard and super long, you can even try up to 2 packs per hour. As a point of reference, it is rare to find someone who can absorb more than 100 grams of carbohydrates per hour. So don't try to be a hero. Leave it to show up for work on time.