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Mantel Isotonic Sports Drink

Several isotonics used, but I like this one best in terms of taste and quantity.

When cycling, especially in hot or cold weather, you find that isotonic drinks are much more palatable than water. And you immediately supplement part of your energy needs. Easy to modulate using the measuring spoon, just shake the bottle and go. To refill the water bottle on long rides, it would be handy if it was also available in 1-portion sachets or effervescent tablets.

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Have tried them all. Of the 3 flavours, I like the orange the best. The red fruit tastes like soap. The lemon is too present for me. Felt good with it during the Bartje200.

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A fine thirst quencher for on-the-go. Around 10 doses per pack and easy to transport

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Very fine sports drink that I use for mountain biking. Dissolves very easily and does not clump. Good taste and not too sweet. Mantel own brand is a good choice.

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I think it's good sports drink.

As an avid athlete, I am always looking for ways to improve my performance and properly support my body during and after an intense workout. This isotonic sports drink really surprised me in a positive way! What I noticed first was the taste - refreshing, not too sweet, and easy to drink away during exercise. No sticky or artificial feeling, just a nice thirst quencher. But what really matters is the effect. The drink clearly helps replenish lost electrolytes and keeps my energy levels stable, even during long sessions. I feel noticeably less exhausted afterwards and recover faster. Also nice: no stomach upset, which sometimes happens with other sports drinks. All in all, a top product that does what it promises. Highly recommended for both recreational athletes and serious athletes!

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Pleasant taste and refreshing drink during long drives. Recommended

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First spul

Love using these while exercising.

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Delicious sports drink, gives an instant fresh boost with pleasant taste.

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I had not yet tasted this one and find it a nice drink. Not too sweet and drinks away nice and fast.

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Currently only used in winter. Can't wait to try it out in summer

Easy to make and tastes good

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Been using the lemon (yellow) flavour for some time. Fine in itself, but I really recommend the new (red) flavour. Drinks down a lot better.

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Tasty and does not stick

Best value for money!

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No not a nice taste but of course it differs per person Always used Isostar contains just a bit better

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Now fortunately also on sale in this variant. Taste is fine and I do feel it adds some energy during exercise.

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Pleasant under all circumstances. Not too sweet, not too sour: just right.

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I use it regularly for short efforts, as it contains the right amount of carbohydrates and goes down well, even when swimming (no gastric reflux).

Used some powders but always come back to this one. Depends on the effort but I always put 1 1/2 scoop on eem 750 ml bidon. Packaging is too small though, and thus a lot of waste. Refill packaging in vacuum bag would be desirable

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Taste is nice and not cloying

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Been ordering this product for a few years

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Very tasty sports drink high in carbohydrates in the right proportions. For light workouts, I do 1 scoop and for very hard long workouts 2 scoops per water bottle.

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Great product that is not inferior to similar (but more expensive) competitors' products. If you stick to the package's recommended mixing quantity, it will probably be an even better energy drink but then your teeth will flee out of your mouth, so sweet. Halving the quantities is enough. (Still a matter of taste of course)

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I really like this iso drink and use it regularly for training as well as short races and triathlons. Its composition is not suitable for long efforts.

Super easy to use spoon and opening jar balanced

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Powder dissolves well, no lumps like some other powders. The small size of the jar also ensures that it runs out before it starts clumping in the container. Seems to hydrate well while cycling. Only downside is that as with all powders, you have to dig for the measuring scoop first.

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Tried several sports drinks already but I always find the Mantel sports drink the best! Also gives a lot of energy.

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I had ordered me the sample pack and this one immediately struck my fancy.

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I've recently tested all of mantel's energy products. Mostly because the price was super competitive compared to the other brands, but also because I generally love mantel, so I thought it was worth a try. I was definitely not disappointed! This iced drink has become a regular part of my workouts. It's easy to drink. It tastes really good and provides just the right amount of energy for my long runs. In conjunction with their bars and gels, you are well prepared for adventure!

With a 750ml water bottle and 1 scoop of this product, you can cover kilometres

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Good isotonic sports drink; does what it is intended for

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Been using these for several years and see no reason to switch to other brands. Also ordered Maurten powder in the past, but this powder from Mantel is tastier!

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Tastes fine, not too sweet

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I have been using this house brand for several years to my complete satisfaction. During a day of XC mountain biking I often put up to 3 liters of water with just a pinch of salt in my Camelback, in addition I take 2 750ml water bottles with this isotonic drink and a few cubes e/o granola bars. The sweet and sour grape sugars of this Mantel drink do their job well, do not get boring in terms of taste and drink away nicely. The price is also a lot friendlier than that "hi-tech" astronaut stuff from more expensive competition, while the nutritional value of this private label product is often the same or even better. Therefore, always 'apples-to-apples' thoroughly compare ingredient labels before blindly believing sports marketing or sponsored 'pro' influencers. ;) This isotonic house brand 'powder' remains for me, qualitatively and favorably priced, the 'best' choice for now. Highly recommended in short.

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Na de dure merken wilde ik eens wat goedkopers proberen en het werkt prima. Tot nu toe ritten van max 50km, en dan heb ik er zat aan.

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Just an excellent sports drink with good value for money. With the possibility to buy them per 5 even 10% cheaper. A full scoop is a fine amount for me for a 750 ml water bottle.

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Great sports drink at a good price

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I clearly suffer less of a dip while cycling and also feel that I recover faster when I use this sports drink while cycling and empty the water bottle after cycling

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Fine stuff, not sticky, nice taste

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Verrassend lekker, veel beter dan Isostar. Waar je bij Isostar 3 lepels nodig hebt, volstaat bij de Mantel Isotonis Sports Drink 1 lepel.

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Refill packaging please! For example in a bag Also like a measuring spoon with a slightly smaller diameter, so you don't always spill some on the rim of the water bottle

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Great stuff for recreational use on longer trips.

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Highly recommended

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Nice fresh sports drink. And finally packaging that fits the volume. The others (big brands) are tempted by a canister that is way too big sin for the environment.

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Niet te zoet of te zuur en levert goede energie. De bus is wel leeg en dan zit je met een flinke hardplastic verpakking. Kan dat niet milieuvriendelijker?

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Notices the difference well, energy loss is less. Does not stick and good taste

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