Jun 27, 2010
602nds recently came across Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews after the local Australian supplier kindly provided a selection to sample… and I have to say – Sharkies are awesome!
Sharkies organic fruit chews are packed with real fruit juice, whole grains, and carbohydrates for an energy boost that lasts. Naturally occuring minerals and electrolytes replace those during vigorous activities like running, soccer, biking, hiking or snowboarding. Sharkies are gluten free, wheat free, vegetarian and provide a natural source of electrolyte.
Unlike jelly babies and other lollies, Sharkies contain no gelatin and don’t contain high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, or further refined sugar. Complex carbohydrates make up half of the ingredients, which keep children and athletes from “sugar crashing” and sustains energy.
With Sharkies, half the product is brown rice syrup giving it complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and provides the silky smooth texture that is easily chewed and digested. This added to the simple sugars from the fruit and organic cane make Sharkies a functional, healthy alternative to lollies. Each package contains 140cals and 36g of carbs.
Sharkies are packaged in convienient 45g packages that slip easily into a cycling jersey pocket and are currently available in three great flavours: Berry Blast, Citrus Squeeze and Fruit Splash. They can be purchased in boxes of twelve for AU$33. So, for under $3 per individual package you can get that energy hit without the nasties of traditional lollies. Sharkies are manufactured in the USA.
Sharkies can be purchased from the Australian website with free postage within Australia.
