Now Foods, Carbo Gain 100% Complex Carbohydrate

by Now Foods

Product Features

• 100% complex carbohydrate
• Serving size: 1/2 cup (50 g)
• Servings per container: 109

Product Description

Size: 12lb

NOW Carbo Gain is 100% pure maltodextrin, an easily digestible complex carbohydrate derived from corn.Maltodextrin contains "glucose polymers", linked sugar compounds that are easier for the body to assimilate and use.* Glucose polymers are metabolized at a slow, steady rate that can help to sustain energy levels during endurance-oriented workouts and/or athletic events and/or athletic events and support weight gain. Carbo Gain contains virtually no protein, fat or fiber and is a convenient source of energy for active individuals.*

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 11.8 x 4 inches ; 12.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000MD8AAM
• UPC: 733739020192
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,346 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good supplement, good company, February 8, 2008

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J. Gray "Kodokan Judoka" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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I have used several productsfrom this company and have always been pleased with the low price and excellent quality. They make all sorts of stuff( check out thier website.) Carb powder is a simple and inexpensive way to make your own weight gain shakes or just taken alone to add extra calories to your diet, manufactured weight gainer is expensive and doesn't last nearly as long as doing it this way. This product was good, just wish they would put it in a solid container cuz the bag is a pain in the a** to deal with, but worth the money.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mixes easily, no taste, October 15, 2011

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Simon (Maryland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Carbo Gain 100% Complex Carbohydrate - 8 lbs. (Health and Beauty)

Add 1 scoop (I use a 70cc scoop from an old tub of whey) which is about 38g maltodextrin to 10oz of water and shake. Use a shaker bottle or 1L Nalgene. It will be clumpy / not mix well. Wait about 5 mins and it will look and taste just like water, with a very slight corn aftertaste. Aftertaste is very faint and like you just had a tortilla chip.

No easier or cheaper way to get post-workout carbs. I've read mixing this with dextrose can take further advantage of your post-workout window. Don't forget your protein source.

I have not tried this yet but I've read about mixing this stuff with some whey protein and making your own mass building shake.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carbo Gain, July 10, 2010

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Sharon K. Young - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carbo Gain 100% Complex Carbohydrate - 8 lbs. (Health and Beauty)

My 59 year old husband competes in triathlon, 50K runs, P90X, cycling, swimming, etc. He swears by Carbo Gain - saying it definitely helps him. He even has our son & another friend using it for their baseball, softball, futbal, triathlon & other athletic activities. They especially like that the flavor is not overbearing.

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