The HIGH5 Energy Drink Citrus 1kg is a citrus-flavoured endurance fuel designed to help you sustain energy and hydration during long training sessions like cycling, running, and triathlon workouts
What it is
This is a carbohydrate drink mix built around:
Maltodextrin (glucose source)
Fructose (2:1 ratio)
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium)
Citrus flavouring
Main performance purpose
It is designed to:
provide steady carbohydrate energy during exercise,
improve endurance performance,
support hydration through electrolytes,
help prevent fatigue (“hitting the wall”).
Why the 2:1 carb ratio matters
The drink uses a scientifically supported glucose-to-fructose blend that allows:
up to ~90g carbs/hour absorption (vs ~60g normally)
This means:
more usable energy for working muscles,
better sustained power output in long sessions.
How it’s used
Typical mixing guidance:
Mix powder into water (often ~47g per 500ml, depending on personal preference and conditions)
During exercise:
sip regularly throughout your ride or run rather than drinking all at once
Where it fits in training
Best used for:
MTB endurance rides
gravel events
road cycling training blocks
indoor trainer sessions (Zwift, etc.)
long-distance running or triathlon training
1kg tub vs larger tubs
The 1kg version is:
a smaller, more flexible size
good for testing flavour or occasional use
useful if you’re not doing high weekly mileage yet
Compared to the 2.2kg tub:
same product principle
just fewer total servings per container
How it compares to gummies and gels
Drink: base fuel (steady carbs + hydration)
Gummies (like HIGH5 Energy Gummies): solid carb top-ups
Gels: quick spikes for harder efforts or when you can’t drink
Most endurance cyclists combine all three depending on ride intensity.
Bottom line
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This citrus Energy Drink is a core endurance hydration + fueling product—ideal if you want a simple, consistent way to keep energy levels stable over long rides without relying only on gels or solid snacks.
