6D Sports Chew (Fruit Paste)

How the Sports Chew by 6d Sports Nutrition supports your objectives

🍎 50% real fruit pulp — genuine taste, genuine fuel Unlike most energy chews that rely entirely on artificial flavourings, the Sports Chew is built on a base of 50% real fruit pulp (42% apple, 8% mandarin). This gives the product a naturally sweet, clean flavour profile that holds up across multiple servings in a single session, a crucial quality for long-distance athletes who need to keep eating long after their appetite has faded.

⚡ Precision carbohydrate delivery via the Sports Unit system Each Sports Chew contains exactly 30g of carbohydrates, equalling 1 Sports Unit. This standardised unit integrates seamlessly with the full 6d Sports Series, making it straightforward to stack chews with gels, drinks or bars and hit specific hourly carbohydrate targets with precision. No approximation, no label maths mid-ride.

🔬 2:1 glucose/fructose ratio for maximum absorption The gut's capacity to absorb glucose alone is capped at approximately 60 to 70g per hour. Adding fructose in a 2:1 ratio unlocks a second, independent intestinal transporter, raising total carbohydrate absorption to up to 90g per hour. The Sports Chew is engineered to take full advantage of this dual-pathway mechanism, delivering more usable energy per hour than single-source carbohydrate alternatives.

☕ Optional caffeine boost with the grapefruit variant The grapefruit flavour contains 75mg of caffeine per chew, equivalent to a standard espresso. Caffeine is one of the most extensively researched ergogenic aids in sport, with robust evidence for improvements in endurance performance, time to exhaustion and perceived effort. For athletes who want a targeted mid-race mental or physical stimulus without carrying a separate caffeine product, the grapefruit variant delivers it in a familiar, convenient format.

🏅 Informed Sport certified — safe for competitive athletes Every production batch of the Sports Chew is independently screened by Informed Sport for over 250 substances prohibited in sport. For competitive athletes, this certification provides the highest available assurance that their race-day nutrition carries no anti-doping risk.

🎯 Goal guide

🏋️ Endurance performance: 1 to 2 chews/hour from 45 min onward.

🔥 Weight management during training: 1 chew/hour during effort only. Avoid at rest.

⚖️ Body recomposition: Use during sessions over 60 min. Not a rest-day snack.

Serving suggestion

Consume 1 to 2 Sports Chews per hour during exercise. Each chew provides 1 Sports Unit (30g of carbohydrates). The soft, chewy texture allows it to be eaten without water, though drinking alongside it is always recommended for optimal digestion and hydration. The compact 38g format fits easily in a jersey pocket, bib shorts pocket or triathlon race belt pouch.

Grapefruit (caffeine) variant: due to the 75mg caffeine content, limit consumption to a maximum of 2 chews per day and avoid use in the final hours before sleep. Not recommended for individuals sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women or adolescents.

Best times to enjoy it

🏁 From 45 minutes into exercise Begin fuelling before glycogen stores deplete. Early intake keeps blood glucose stable and prevents the energy crash that is much harder to reverse than to prevent.

⏱️ Every 20 to 30 minutes during prolonged effort For efforts lasting 2 hours or more, spacing intake evenly across the session is more effective than consuming large amounts infrequently.

☕ Grapefruit variant: 60 to 90 minutes before a key effort or race segment Caffeine reaches peak plasma concentration approximately 45 to 60 minutes after ingestion. Timing the grapefruit chew accordingly maximises its ergogenic effect during the most demanding portion of your event.

🔁 Combined with 6d Sports Drinks or Gels Stack Sports Chews with other 6d Sports Series products to build your hourly Sports Unit target. 1 chew + 1 Sports Drink = 2 Sports Units (60g carbs/hour). Add a Sports Gel to reach 3 units (90g/hour) for ultra-distance efforts.

Hourly carbohydrate target by effort duration

Goal-specific guidance

For endurance performance: Start fuelling early and maintain a consistent rhythm. The Sports Chew's compact format and soft texture make it one of the easiest products to eat on the move, particularly for runners and triathletes who struggle with solid foods at race pace. Consider using the grapefruit variant strategically in the second half of long events when mental and physical fatigue begin to accumulate.

For training sessions focused on body composition: Reserve the Sports Chew for sessions lasting more than 60 to 90 minutes where carbohydrate intake is genuinely necessary for performance. Avoid consuming chews at rest or as a between-meal snack, as the high sugar content (28g per chew) is calibrated for active metabolic demand, not sedentary conditions.

🏅 Sport Nutrition "Did you know?"

Pectine, the gelling agent used in the Sports Chew, is a naturally occurring plant fibre extracted from fruit skins, particularly apples and citrus. Unlike gelatin (which is animal-derived), pectine is 100% plant-based, which is why the Sports Chew can be fully vegan while still achieving its characteristic soft, chewy texture. This also means the Sports Chew contains a small but real amount of dietary fibre (0.8g per chew), which contributes gently to digestive comfort during prolonged effort when combined with adequate hydration.

Full ingredient list

All variants (base formula): Fruit pulps 50% (apple 42%, mandarin 8%), sugar, glucose syrup, gelling agent: pectin, acidulant: citric acid, elderberry concentrate, natural flavourings.

Grapefruit variant (additional ingredient): Caffeine 75mg per chew.

Key ingredient breakdown

Allergens and certifications

Allergens: No major allergens. Gluten-free confirmed. Always refer to the product label for the most current allergen information.

Certifications and characteristics:

• Informed Sport certified (batch-tested for 250+ prohibited substances)
• Gluten-free
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Lactose-free
• No artificial flavourings
• Natural colourants only (elderberry concentrate)

Nutritional values per serving (base formula — reference variant)

Grapefruit variant — additional active ingredient:

Q1 — What is the difference between the Sports Chew and the Sports Bar? Both products deliver exactly 1 Sports Unit (30g of carbohydrates in a 2:1 ratio) and are designed for use during exercise. The key differences are format and composition. The Sports Bar (46g) is oat and date-based, providing more substance and a small amount of fat and protein. The Sports Chew (38g) is fruit pulp-based, fat-free, protein-free and lighter in texture, making it better suited to athletes who prefer a fruit-candy style energy format or who find solid food harder to digest at high intensities.

Q2 — How much caffeine is in the grapefruit Sports Chew and is it safe? The grapefruit variant contains 75mg of caffeine per chew, equivalent to a standard espresso. This is a well-tolerated dose for most healthy adults. The European Food Safety Authority considers up to 400mg of caffeine per day safe for healthy adults. For athletes, 3 to 6mg of caffeine per kg of body weight is the evidence-based ergogenic range. At 75mg per chew, a single serving is appropriate for targeted use mid-race. Avoid combining with other caffeine sources (coffee, energy drinks, caffeinated gels) without accounting for total daily intake.

Q3 — Can I use the Sports Chew for sports other than cycling or running? Yes. While endurance sports (cycling, running, triathlon) are the primary use case, any sport involving sustained moderate to intense effort lasting more than 60 minutes benefits from carbohydrate intake during exercise. Team sports players, swimmers, rowers and tennis players can all use the Sports Chew effectively. The compact, no-mess format is particularly convenient in contexts where gels or drinks are impractical.

Q4 — Is the Sports Chew suitable for athletes with gluten intolerance? Yes. The Sports Chew is confirmed gluten-free on the product page. Unlike the Sports Bar (which contains oat flour), the Sports Chew is built on fruit pulp and does not contain cereal-derived ingredients. It is one of the most broadly suitable energy formats for athletes with gluten sensitivity or coeliac disease, though individuals with severe coeliac disease should always verify manufacturing conditions with the brand directly.

Q5 — How does the Sports Chew integrate with the rest of the 6d Sports Series? The Sports Chew is fully interchangeable with other 1 Sports Unit products in the 6d ecosystem, including the Sports Bar, Sports Cake, Sports Nougat and Sports Gel. This modularity allows athletes to build personalised hourly fuelling strategies by mixing formats based on personal preference, digestive tolerance and practical constraints. For example, using a Sports Chew in the first hour of a race and switching to a Sports Gel in the final hour (when chewing becomes less practical at high intensity) is a common and effective approach.