by Sharkies

Product Features

• Box of 12 1.58-ounce pouches of fruit-flavored chews (total of 18.96 ounces)
• Made with all-natural, certified-organic ingredients; cherry and blackberry flavors
• Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free
• Vegetarian; kosher
• For energy and endurance, or a healthy snack; a natural source of electrolytes

Product Description

Flavor: Berry Blast, Cherry & Blackberry

About the Brand

The people behind Auburn, Calif.-based Sharkies want the best for their bodies and minds and they believe you do, too! "Our goal is to provide healthy, great tasting snacks that fit an active lifestyle."

Why Sharkies?

What are naturally occuring electrolytes? The naturally occurring electrolytes in Sharkies¨ come from the potassium in the fruit juice and the sodium in the rice and water. These are not the commercial electrolytes currently used in most products claiming to have electrolytes. The source of most of those electrolytes is sodium citrate and potassium phosphate. This makes them commercially processed and generally low quality.

Isn't Sharkies just a candy product? Although children can and will consume Sharkies as a "better for you" candy, none of the sugars in Sharkies are refined and half the product is rice syrup giving it complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. This added to the simple sugars from the fruit and organic cane make Sharkies a functional, healthy alternative to candy. Unlike candy, Sharkies doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, or further refined sugar.

What's the difference between Sharkies and gummy bears? No gelatin and no refined sugars are found in Sharkies. Complex carbohydrates make up half of the ingredients, which keep children and athletes from "sugar crashing" and sustains energy.

Why are they called organic energy fruit chews? The grape juice, which is a simple sugar, offers a quick burst of energy and the brown rice syrup is a complex carbohydrate, which offers longer sustained energy. The electrolytes allow for the absorption of water in the cells and keep your body hydrated.

What is a black carrot? It's really more of a dark purple color but called a black carrot. It is the raw material of turnip salgum juice a natural color used in Sharkies.

Product Description

A handful of Sharkies is an easy and delicious way to give your body what it needs for optimal performance. Our fruit snacks are packed with real fruit juice, whole grains, and carbohydrates for sustained energy that lasts. Sharkies naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes replace those lost during vigorous activities like running, cycling, hiking, soccer, or snowboarding. Or just enjoy them as a healthy snack. Set no limits to your goals and reach them with a bag of Sharkies, the natural organic way.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009WDTB
• UPC: 640215102016
• Item model number: 102
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love these things!, July 28, 2005

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Anon-y-moose (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews, Fruit Splash, 1.58-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

These are perfect for anyone who maintains an active lifestyle. They have a near ideal blend of simple and complex carbohydrates, they don't have a foul aftertaste, they don't sit in your stomach, and they don't contain anything artificial. The fact they are organic is a nice bonus. Finally, they are priced right here @ Amazon. To be honest, I wouldn't pay more than $1 a bag for them.

Having said that, if you have a sweet tooth, they probably aren't for you. They aren't sweet per se. I think their consistency is similar, but not identical to, gummy bears (Sharkies are less chewy), but I've had quite a few friends disagree.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healty and tasty..., June 24, 2005

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Marc K. Linhardt "mlinhardt" (Kildeer, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews, Berry Blast, Cherry, Blackberry, 1.58-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

Unlike most sport bars it does not taste like sawdust.

It tastes a lot like gummy bears and the difference is mostly a "natural" vs. "processed" flavor.

They are less sticky/messy than gels and are bite-sized unlike bars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great energy source for runners, April 2, 2009

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J. Kadamus - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews, Berry Blast, Cherry, Blackberry, 1.58-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

I am a long-distance runner and use these as an energy source---they are easier on the stomach than the sports gels and taste great!

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