Yamamoto entrusted Encanto Nutraceutical with the development of Carbo Gel 2:1 in a non-dispersible Doypack. The case study of the launch of the Sport line.

40 grams of carbohydrates per gel has become the new standard in the endurance segment. What this means for formulators and distributors in Europe: ingredients, ratios, and EFSA regulations.

The scientific framework for Carbohydrate supplementation in endurance sports is well-established. The formulation options, however, are not: GI tolerance, personalization, and EFSA regulations.

According to FMCG Gurus, 93 percent of global consumers have purchased at least one sports nutrition product in the past six months. A figure that, at first glance, seems like good news for those in the industry. It isn't. Or rather: it is not all there, the news.