#0008White Sugar Gel
Gel
- 25g
- Carbs
- ≈49mg
- Sodium
- EASY
- To make
- £0.03
- Est. cost
Gel
White Sugar Gel
A low-cost sugar gel made with boiled water and a measured pinch of salt.
≈25g carbs · ≈49mg sodium · per 25g carbohydrate portion · estimated
You’ll need · makes 134 g batch · 4 serves
- 100g
White granulated sugar
- 33g
Boiled water, cooled slightly
- 0.5g
Fine salt
Measured instead of source's pinch
- Unspecified
Optional lemon or maple flavour
Not included in estimates
One serve: 25g carbohydrate portion.
Full nutrition
| Energy (kcal) | ≈ 100 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate (g) | ≈ 25 |
| Protein (g) | Not yet calculated |
| Fat (g) | Not yet calculated |
| Fibre (g) | Not yet calculated |
| Sodium (mg) | ≈ 49 |
| Caffeine (mg) | Not yet calculated |
Estimated from food references; actual products and preparation may vary. Not laboratory tested.
Estimated from Aldi granulated sugar label. Sodium uses 0.5g salt across four portions. Do not imply isotonicity.
Sources
Make it
- 1
Stir sugar into hot water until clear.
- 2
Add weighed salt and cool.
- 3
Decant into a clean flask; add optional flavour if desired.
Make a batch
The recipe as written makes 4 serves (one serve: 25g carbohydrate portion).
- Total carbs
- ≈100g
- Total sodium
- ≈196mg
- Est. cost
- ≈ £0.12
For 4 serves · makes ≈ 134 g batch
- White granulated sugar100g
- Boiled water, cooled slightly33g
- Fine salt0.5g
- Optional lemon or maple flavourUnspecified
Follow the same method, then divide equally into 4 serves.
Every ingredient is multiplied by the same amount, so the ratios, strength and per-serve nutrition stay as recorded. This doesn’t tune carbs or sodium on their own — remix the formula for a different balance. Estimates and starting guidance, not medical or professional advice. Test any new fuelling strategy in training before race day.
Make your own version. The original #0008 stays as it is.
RemixMake your own ≈ £0.03/serve
Where it comes from
- Reddit recipe is 100g sugar, 33g boiled water and a pinch of salt. Formu replaces the pinch with 0.5g salt for repeatability.
Good to know
- No storage life assigned; use a clean flask and avoid repeated sipping over long periods for dental comfort.
- Where to find: Cupboard.