Maurten Drink Mix 320

What Is It?

Maurten Drink Mix 320 is a high-carbohydrate endurance sports drink designed for athletes who need substantial energy intake during long training sessions and races. Using Maurten’s Hydrogel Technology, the drink is engineered to transport carbohydrates through the stomach more comfortably, helping athletes consume large amounts of energy with reduced gastrointestinal discomfort. Each serving mixed with 500ml of water delivers 80g of carbohydrates and approximately 320 calories.

Key Features

• Hydrogel Technology for carbohydrate delivery and stomach comfort.
• Delivers 80g of carbohydrates per 500ml serving.
• Designed for endurance sports and high-intensity efforts.
• Minimal ingredient formula.
• Neutral taste to reduce flavor fatigue.
• Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
• No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
• Improved formula for easier mixing and reduced viscosity.
• Compatible with high-carbohydrate fueling strategies (80–100g+ carbs per hour).

Specifications

Pros

• Extremely high carbohydrate content from a single bottle.
• Excellent option for marathon, ultra-distance, cycling, and triathlon fueling.
• Many athletes report better stomach tolerance than traditional sports drinks.
• Neutral flavor works well during long events.
• Supports modern high-carb fueling protocols.
• Easier to drink than many concentrated energy mixes.

Athlete feedback often highlights the stomach comfort:

"feeling so light it hardly feels like... water"

Cons

• Premium price compared with standard sports drinks.
• Neutral taste can feel bland or unusual.
• Must be mixed correctly for optimal performance.
• Some users report difficulties dissolving it completely depending on water quality.
• Not necessary for shorter or lower-intensity workouts.

Some athletes also find the taste difficult to tolerate during long rides:

"because the taste was so bad"

Who Is It Suitable For?

• Marathon runners.
• Ultra runners.
• Road cyclists.
• Gravel riders.
• Mountain bikers.
• Triathletes.
• Ironman competitors.
• Athletes following structured race nutrition plans.
• Endurance athletes targeting 80–120g carbohydrates per hour.

Who Should Use It?

• Riders doing sessions longer than 2 hours.
• Athletes racing marathons, ultras, Ironman events, and long cycling races.
• Endurance competitors who struggle to eat solid food during exercise.
• Athletes training their gut for high-carbohydrate race fueling.
• Cyclists looking to simplify nutrition by carrying large carbohydrate loads in a bottle.

Bottom Line

Maurten Drink Mix 320 is one of the most advanced endurance fueling products available. Its combination of Hydrogel Technology, 80g carbohydrate delivery, and excellent stomach tolerance has made it a favorite among elite runners, cyclists, and triathletes. While the cost is significantly higher than many sports drinks, it excels during long races and demanding training sessions where reliable energy intake can directly affect performance. For serious endurance athletes, it remains one of the benchmark high-carb fueling solutions on the market.