Endurance Gel · 40 g per pack
Endurance Gels Maple Bacon
Sweet maple meets smoky salt — the most unconventional flavor in the VFuel lineup. Designed for the late stages of a long race, when sweet fatigue sets in and a savory kick is exactly what you need to keep moving.†
Flavor: Viewing Maple Bacon
Each flavor has its own product page with full ingredient details.
Box of 12 — $29.99 (save 9%)
Why VFuel
Designed for the long haul.
Fast, Sustained Energy
Maltodextrin and dextrose deliver rapid carbohydrate energy through dual absorption pathways, designed to support steady output throughout extended efforts — not just the first 30 minutes.†
High-Sodium Formula
At 80mg of sodium per pack, Maple Bacon delivers the highest sodium content in the VFuel gel lineup. The smoky-salty profile is specifically designed for athletes who crave savory flavors during heavy sweat efforts.
Amino Acid Complex†
Every pack contains L-Citrulline, L-Ornithine, and Taurine — amino acids studied for their roles in endurance performance, circulation support, and post-exercise recovery processes.
MCT Oil Included
Medium-chain triglycerides are included alongside carbohydrate sources, providing a fat-based energy substrate that metabolizes differently from long-chain dietary fats.
Electrolyte Support
Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Potassium Chloride are included to help replace key minerals lost through sweat. Sodium content is the highest among all VFuel gel flavors.
Made in Japan
Every batch is manufactured in Japan under strict quality standards, with a 24-month shelf life. Clean production from source to pack.
Usage Guide
When to reach for Maple Bacon.
Race Latter Half
The savory-sweet combination is specifically designed for moments when conventional sweet gels become unappetizing. A flavor reset that can help maintain intake consistency when appetite wanes.
Hot Weather & High Sweat Events
At 80mg sodium per pack — the highest in the VFuel lineup — Maple Bacon is well-suited for long efforts in warm conditions where electrolyte replacement is a priority.
Ultra Running & Multi-Day Events
In events lasting many hours, savory cravings are common and well-documented. Maple Bacon is designed to answer that craving without breaking your fueling rhythm.
Flavor Rotation Strategy
Rotate with Cool Citrus or Mountain Berry across a long race. Maple Bacon's savory profile provides the sharpest contrast in the lineup — ideal for breaking out of flavor monotony.
Suggested Timing
The higher sodium content makes Maple Bacon a natural fit when you feel salt cravings mid-race. Pair with a lower-sodium flavor like Cool Citrus or Mountain Berry for a balanced rotation.
Transparency
Everything in the pack, and why.
Maple Bacon is the most salt-forward formula in the VFuel gel lineup. Salt (Sodium Chloride) at 0.50% w/w — more than ten times the level in Cool Citrus — is the key functional and flavor differentiator. No fruit juices, no added fructose of any kind.
Full Ingredient Statement (FDA Order)
Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Edible Coconut Oil, Water, MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Salt (Sodium Chloride), L-Taurine, L-Ornithine Hydrochloride, Emulsifier (Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester), Magnesium Chloride, L-Citrulline, Potassium Chloride, Caffeine.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size 1 pack (40g)
What's not in the pack.
No Added Fructose
Maple Bacon contains no fruit juice concentrates and no added fructose of any kind. The maple flavor comes from natural and artificial flavoring — not from maple syrup or fruit sugars.
No Artificial Sweeteners
Sweetness comes from dextrose and maltodextrin — not aspartame, sucralose, or stevia.
No Artificial Colors
No FD&C dyes or synthetic colorants.
No Gluten
Formulated without gluten-containing ingredients. Produced in a facility that processes other food items — consult your physician if you have celiac disease.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Manufactured in Japan. Distributed by Stride Co., Ltd.
FAQ
Common questions.
The flavor profile is built around the combination of maple sweetness and a smoky, salty finish — not a literal bacon reproduction. The result is a savory-sweet gel that reads as distinctly different from any fruit or coffee flavor in the lineup. Many athletes describe it as surprisingly approachable, particularly in the later miles of a long race when conventional sweet gels have lost their appeal.
Salt (Sodium Chloride) at 0.50% w/w serves a dual purpose in this formula: it creates the signature savory-salty flavor, and it provides 80mg of sodium per pack for electrolyte replacement. This makes Maple Bacon the most sodium-dense gel in the VFuel lineup — well-suited for high-sweat efforts or hot-weather racing when sodium replacement is a priority.
No. The maple flavor comes from natural and artificial flavoring compounds, not from maple syrup. This means no added fructose from maple syrup, and no variability in flavor or consistency that can come with natural syrups. The sweetness base is dextrose and maltodextrin.
We strongly recommend consuming each gel with 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) of water. This is particularly important with Maple Bacon given its higher sodium content — water intake supports both absorption and electrolyte balance.
Yes — VFuel gels and drink mixes are designed to complement each other. The drink mix provides approximately 190 kcal per pack with high-concentration electrolytes; combining with a gel every 45–60 minutes can help you meet the 60–90 g/hr carbohydrate targets recommended for events lasting over 2 hours. Both products use non-fructose carbohydrate sources, so they stack cleanly.
