GU Energy Roctane Gel - Individual

Specs

Format: Single 32g packet

Calories per gel: 100 kcal

Carbohydrates per gel: 21g

Carbohydrate sources: Maltodextrin + Fructose (dual-source)

Sodium per gel: Approximately 125mg (up to 3x the original GU Energy Gel)

Amino acids per gel: 1,425mg total (L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine + Taurine + Beta-Alanine)

BCAAs vs original: 3x the BCAAs of standard GU Energy Gel

Caffeine: Cold Brew: 70mg. Blueberry Pomegranate, Vanilla Orange, Salted Lime: 35mg each. Cherry Lime, Strawberry Kiwi, Sea Salt Chocolate: 0mg.

Flavors carried by DCL: Cold Brew with Caffeine, Vanilla Orange with Caffeine, Salted Lime with Caffeine, Blueberry Pomegranate with Caffeine, Cherry Lime, Strawberry Kiwi, Sea Salt Chocolate

Certifications: Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, Dairy-free

Usage: 1 gel 5 min before activity, then 1 gel every 30-45 min during. Always take with water.

FAQ

What is the difference between Roctane and standard GU Energy Gel?: Both deliver 100 calories and 21g of carbohydrates per packet. Roctane adds up to 3x the sodium (125mg vs ~60mg), 3x the BCAAs (1,425mg vs 450mg), plus taurine and beta-alanine which are not present in the original. Roctane costs more per gel and is designed for longer, harder, or more demanding efforts.

How much caffeine is in each Roctane flavor?: Cold Brew contains 70mg of caffeine per gel, double the amount in other caffeinated Roctane flavors. Blueberry Pomegranate, Vanilla Orange, and Salted Lime each contain 35mg. Cherry Lime, Strawberry Kiwi, and Sea Salt Chocolate are caffeine-free.

What do taurine and beta-alanine do in Roctane?: Taurine helps maintain heart contractility and improve cardiac output during sustained long efforts. Beta-alanine helps promote the formation of carnosine in muscles, which buffers acidity and delays the onset of fatigue during high-intensity work. Neither is present in the original GU Energy Gel.

Should I use Roctane for every ride?: While there is no harm in using Roctane for every workout, GU designed it specifically for prolonged and high-intensity efforts. For shorter or lower-intensity training sessions, the original GU Energy Gel provides the same calorie and carbohydrate delivery at a lower cost per gel.

Does Roctane need to be taken with water?: Yes. Always take Roctane gels with a few sips of water for best absorption.

Best For

Cyclists and endurance athletes doing prolonged high-intensity efforts, long-distance racing, or ultra-distance events where the additional amino acids, elevated electrolytes, and enhanced muscle support of Roctane are warranted. The individual packet is the right format for testing a flavor or fueling a specific race before buying a box.