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by Stu » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:27 pm
Hi folks. Has anyone on here had word from Lucozade about the veganicity of their gels? I doubt they're vegany but would like to know as they are provided in an event I'm taking part in this Spring.
Cheers in advance.
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by dublin dave » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:39 pm
http://www.lucozadeshop.com/body-fuel-energy-gel/03617.htmlIngredients: Glucose Syrup (89%), Water, Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Flavouring, Colour (Beta-carotene).
Looks vegan...
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by Herbsman » Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:11 am
Cheap at 45p a gel but it's all glucose syrup... Might maltodextrin-based gels be a better option? They're less sweet and supposedly easier to stomach during a race
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by Stu » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:56 pm
Thanks for the reply mate but it clearly says beta-carotene in the ingredients list. What I'm wondering is if anyone has had word from Lucozade about what the source of beta-carotene is.
Herbsman wrote:Might maltodextrin-based gels be a better option?
No because like I said, it's Lucozade that's supplied by the event. I'll probably carry my own but it would be nice not to have to carry them around.
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by captain caveman III » Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:27 pm
This stuff is manufactured by vivisectors SmithKline Beecham, isn't it? Personally, i would stay well away, eat some dates and bananas instead.
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by Konstantin » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:22 pm
captain caveman III wrote:This stuff is manufactured by vivisectors SmithKline Beecham, isn't it? Personally, i would stay well away, eat some dates and bananas instead.
I agree and never touch lucozade because of SKB. There's plenty of other vegan gels around.
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by ruckus » Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:54 pm
Stu wrote:Thanks for the reply mate but it clearly says beta-carotene in the ingredients list. What I'm wondering is if anyone has had word from Lucozade about what the source of beta-carotene is.
is beta-carotene ever derived from animal products?
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by dublin dave » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:05 pm
ruckus wrote:Stu wrote:Thanks for the reply mate but it clearly says beta-carotene in the ingredients list. What I'm wondering is if anyone has had word from Lucozade about what the source of beta-carotene is.
is beta-carotene ever derived from animal products?
The issue is that in water based products gelatine is often used as a carrier for the beta carotene.
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