Clif Shot Energy Gel 1.1 Ounce Packets (Pack of 24)
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Product Reviews of Clif Shot Energy Gel 1.1 Ounce Packets (Pack of 24)
Product Review: Disgusting!
Summary: 1 Stars
I usually buy GU gels but I'm running a marathon sponsored by Clif so I thought I'd give them a shot. They are horrible! They taste like Rolaids dissolved in gel except a higher concentration of Rolaid than gel. They are also gritty. They gave me no energy whatsoever. I'll stick with the GU.Product Review: Good Product
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using the Mango flavor Clif Shot Gel on my long runs. I think it works great and tastes pretty good. However, I also like to try out other brands from time to time. What I have found is that the Clif Bar Gels are thicker than other brands (specifically Powerbar Gel and GU Gel). Also, the package was harder to open than the Powerbar Gel. While I didn't find these two factors to be huge disadvantages for the Clif Bar Gels, I think they are something to consider. If you are unfamiliar with the carbohydrate gel market I would advise trying a few brands first before committing to buying a 24-pack of any one brand. You can find individual gels in places like Sports Authority or specialty running or endurance sports stores. Pick up one of each brand the store carries and then you'll be able to judge which brand you like best.
In short, I give the Clif Bar Gel 4 out of 5 stars because of the extra thickness of the gel and difficult-to-open package.
Product Review: Tastes like cookie dough
Summary: 5 Stars
This stuff tastes like chocolaty cookie dough. I really like it. 24 of these is a lot of little packets, so they're good value. And, they're little. I'd never get even close to full on one of these, but they're a great snack when I just want something small. Probably the equivalent of a spoonful of cookie dough.
Most chocolate flavored nutritional stuff doesn't even taste like chocolate, so I was surprised this actually tastes like chocolate.
The "Litter Leash" feature is really cool, because this prevents you from getting rid of the top. It keeps the tiny part you usually discard, attached to the rest of it. I didn't realize that's what the "Litter Leash" did until I looked carefully at the packet, so the first one of these I ate, I practically destroyed the whole thing. I thought it was super cool after, though.
Product Review: Tastes okay, gets the job done
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used the Mocha (caffeinated) and Vanilla (non-caffeinated) flavors.
They taste...acceptable. The mocha has the expected bitter note of caffeine. Both flavors have a distinct "rice syrup" taste - if you've ever eaten puffed rice cereal, you will recognize it here. In the case of the vanilla gel, it is quite pronounced and borders on unpleasant. There are definitely better-tasting gels than this. Sorry Clif.
Packaging is thoughtful. The "litter leash" works as intended about 90% of the time. I've never accidentally sprayed gel everywhere trying to open one of these, which is not true of other brands. (Perhaps I'm unusually ham-fisted?) Even the box that the 24-pack comes in is convenient - my shelf of cycling food is organized using Clif gel boxes.
Excellence in packaging balances the underwhelming taste.
Product Review: cliff is disgusting
Summary: 1 Stars
I was given one of these during a half-marathon race. I took a bite and spit it out because it was so disgusting. I was tempted to run back and throw it at the person handing them out.
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