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Energy purées: a whole new taste experience

When tackling the legendary climb of Alpe d’Huez or the rocky slopes around Chamonix, you know your stomach can eventually reach its limits. Energy purées are changing the game for cyclists and trail runners. The idea is simple: enjoy the taste of real food. Brands like Baouw and MelTonic quickly understood that athletes need natural ingredients, honey, and savoury or fruity flavours that go down easily, even after six hours of intense exercise under the blazing sun.

Why carry energy purées in your pocket?

The main advantage is their texture. They're smooth and easy to swallow, without needing to drink half your water bottle straight afterwards to wash down the taste. Whether you're grinding your way up the endless hairpins of Mont Ventoux or focusing on the technical trails of Corsica's GR20, they're designed with easy digestion in mind. There are now plenty of delicious recipes to choose from. Andros Sport, for example, draws on its long-standing fruit expertise to offer comforting fruit pouches, while Decathlon Nutrition makes this format accessible with simple, effective recipes and flexible packaging, perfect for Sunday rides and runs in the Chevreuse Valley.

Ultra-endurance: when energy purées save your race

Over extreme distances, getting fed up with sweet flavours is a runner's worst enemy. Imagine running in the middle of the night, guided by your headlamp, along the steep ridgelines of Belledonne. Solid food takes too much chewing, but you still need fuel. That's where energy purées really come into their own. Näak excels in the ultra-distance market with dense textures that provide sustained energy while being gentle on the digestive system, which is often put under strain by the repeated impact of running. They offer immediate mental comfort as well as essential physical support.

How to time your energy purées and avoid hitting the wall

A common mistake is to gulp down the whole pouch at once. Savour it in several servings, ideally around 15 minutes before tackling a major challenge, such as the demanding slopes of Col du Tourmalet. Energy purées provide a steadier, more gradual supply of carbohydrates than traditional quick-energy products. Test different flavours during training, alternate between recipes to avoid flavour fatigue, and find your own fuelling rhythm. Your stomach will thank you, and your legs will carry you all the way to the top.