CLIF SHOT Bloks FASTPAK
FASTPAK CLIF SHOT Bloks Chews — The Latest Energy Food Option for Endurance Athletes.
CLIF SHOT Bloks come in chewable, 33 calorie cubes, making it easy to customize and track caloric and electrolyte intake during long outings and races. Fastpak is the all new package unique to Bloks. It provides an overall smaller package, so it fits better in jersey pockets, running shorts, and backpacks. It also opens easily and then allows for quick access just by squeezing up each Bloks one by one. Finally, the packaging reduction yielded a 33% reduction of packaging material. Gluten Free and easy to use, you can pick them up now in the new FastPak in Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Margarita with 3x Sodium, or Orange with 25mg Caffeine per 3 bloks.
PLEASE NOTE: Cola Flavour has been Discontinued by Clif bar and is no longer manufactured.
CLIF SHOT Bloks come in chewable, 33 calorie cubes, making it easy to customize and track caloric and electrolyte intake during long outings and races. Fastpak is the all new package unique to Bloks. It provides an overall smaller package, so it fits better in jersey pockets, running shorts, and backpacks. It also opens easily and then allows for quick access just by squeezing up each Bloks one by one. Finally, the packaging reduction yielded a 33% reduction of packaging material. Gluten Free and easy to use, you can pick them up now in the new FastPak in Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Margarita with 3x Sodium, or Orange with 25mg Caffeine per 3 bloks.
PLEASE NOTE: Cola Flavour has been Discontinued by Clif bar and is no longer manufactured.
Box Lots Now Contain 18x FastPaks
FastPak Net Weight 60g - each pack contains 6x SHOT BLOKS. Each Shot Blok provides 8 grams of Carbohydrates with a FastPak of 6 Shot Bloks providing 48 grams of Carbohydrates in Total.
Variety is the spice of life—we couldn't agree more. We understand ('cause we've been there) that after numerous hours of training and racing, the body needs to mix it up a little in terms of what goes in the tank. That's why we set out to create another energy food option that would complement our bars and gels. The result is CLIF SHOT® Bloks™ chews. They're simple-to-handle, easy-to-chew, and provide similar nutrition to SHOT® gel, so they’ll fit seamlessly into your training and racing nutrition program.
Organic Ingredients
CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are the first product in the SHOT® line to be USDA certified organic, which means that each flavor contains a minimum of 95% Organic ingredients. We strive to use the most sustainable ingredients possible in our products. The environmental benefits of buying organic ingredients for our products have a direct positive impact on the air and water quality on this planet. CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are USDA certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).
Servings per package: 2 serves
Provides per serve:
Calories........................................100
Total fat........................................0g
Sodium.........................................70mg
Potassium......................................20mg
Total Carbohydrate..............................24g
- Sugars........................................12g
Protein..........................................0g
Iron...........................................2%DV
Ingredients:Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids, Pectin, Citric Acid, Colored With Black Carrot Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax.
A: CLIF SHOT ®BLOKS™ chews are a semi-solid, easily chewable source of carbohydrates—your body's preferred source of fuel during activity.
Q: What flavors of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are available?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews come in eight great-tasting flavors: Cran-Razz™, Lemon-Lime, Strawberry, Pina Colada, Black Cherry with 50mg caffeine, Orange with 25mg caffeine, Cola with 50mg caffeine, and Margarita w/Salt with three times the extra sodium.
Q: Who needs CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews were designed for Endurance Athletes – Cyclists, Runners, Mountain Bikers, Triathletes, Adventure Racers, etc. – who were looking for increased eating options in their sports nutrition products.
Q: When should SHOT® BLOKS™ chews be eaten?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews can be eaten 15-30 minutes prior to activity to increase blood sugar levels, and then every 20-30 minutes during activity to maintain energy levels. Keep in mind that SHOT® BLOKS™ chews will affect your blood sugar levels more slowly than gel since they are semi-solid.
Q: How should I eat SHOT® BLOKS™ chews, compared to SHOT® Gel?
A: Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are easily interchangeable since they both provide carbohydrate to working muscles. Since 3 chews equal the same calories as one SHOT® gel packet you can go back and forth between each, while easily keeping track of your calorie intake. Always follow both BLOKS™ chews and Gel with a mouthful of water.
Q: What does each of the ingredients in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS chews do for me?
Organic Brown Rice Syrup: Source of Carbohydrate and naturally occurring Sodium and Potassium
Organic Evaporated Cane Juice: Source of Carbohydrate; enhances Flavor and Palatability
Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids: Source of Carbohydrate and naturally occuring Sodium and Potassium
Pectin: Fruit based gelling agent
Citric Acid: Provides Tartness
Natural Flavors: It's all about taste
Natural Colors: Makes different flavors easily identifiable
Real Salt™(Not All Flavors): Replaces primary electrolyte lost in sweat; helps prevent muscle cramping
Green Tea Extract (Not All Flavors): Source of Caffeine; oxidizes body fat for energy; increases mental alertness
Coconut Oil: Coats each piece so that they don't stick together
Carnauba Wax: Coats each piece so that they don't stick together
Q: Can I use CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel, Electrolyte Drinks, and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews together?
A: Gel, Electrolyte, and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews play key can play key roles in endurance athletics. Electrolyte provides needed fluid and electrolyte replacement while both Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews provide concentrated and easily digested sources of energy. The advantage of both Gel and BLOKS™ chews is that they provide energy in a very concentrated format, whereas you have to consume a large volume of Electrolyte for the same calories. On the other hand, Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews do not provide hydration; in fact they can pull water away from your gut. As a result, athletes should look to balance use of drinks with Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews, finding the optimal point where they are consistently energized and without stomach upset. Every athlete is unique and should experiment with this balance in training.
Q: Do any of the CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain caffeine? Why?
A: Yes, Black Cherry, Cola and Orange each contain 50mg of caffeine per serving. 1 can of cola or ½ cup of coffee contains about 50mg of caffeine. Caffeine provides a boost to athletes by stimulating the central nervous system, increasing adrenaline and aiding in the use of body fat as fuel. Current sports science shows that caffeine does NOT cause dehydration when consumed during activity.
Q: Do CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain electrolytes?
A: Yes; all of the SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain at least 70 mg of Sodium and 20mg of Potassium per serving (3 pieces); Margarita contains 210 mg of sodium in a serving—three times the amount found in the other flavors.
Q: What are electrolytes and what do they do for me?
A: Mineral salts such as sodium chloride, potassium, magnesium are known collectively as electrolytes. These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, allowing for normal bodily function. When you sweat you start to deplete yourself of these electrolytes. Similar to dehydration, electrolyte depletion will first lead to performance declines and then onto more serious health issues. Each chew provides sodium and potassium to help counteract the losses in your sweat.
Q: Why does Margarita have 3 times the sodium of other Bloks flavors?
A: Sodium depletion via sweat is the primary reason for muscle cramping in athletes. By adding more sodium we’re bringing carbohydrates, electrolytes, and higher levels of sodium together into one easy-to-ingest solution.
Q: What is Real Salt™ and why is it being added to Margarita Bloks?
A: Real Salt is a leading brand of sea salt that is extracted from a salt mine near Redmond, Utah and is minimally refined. Because we look for ingredients that undergo the least possible amount of processing, partnering with Real Salt made perfect sense. Real Salt not only retains more than 50 trace minerals as a result of minimal processing, but it also provides incredible taste. Truly, all salt is NOT created equal!
Q: What are the tiny specs in Margarita Bloks?
A: The tiny specs are trace minerals such as magnesium that are present in Real Salt™, our source of sea salt in this flavor. See FAQ above for more information about Real Salt.
Q: How are CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews different than its competitors?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews offer five great-tasting flavors that each has a very soft, but not too chewy, “bite.” SHOT® BLOKS™ chews come apart in your mouth quickly so they can be swallowed easily—a real asset when you’re on the move. Lastly, 3 chews provide 100 calories, so it’s simple to keep track of calorie intake during long outings.
Q: What is the proportion of simple to complex carbohydrate in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are 50% Complex Carbohydrate and 50% Simple Carbohydrate.
Q: Why aren’t there any vitamins in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: The primary purpose of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews is to deliver what an athlete needs and can actually use during his/her training and racing: carbohydrate and electrolytes. While vitamins such as A, C, and E are critical to recovery from activity and daily well being, studies continually show that there is no performance benefit to consuming these vitamins during activity. Your body cannot assimilate enough vitamin A, C, or E during an event to make up for chronic deficiencies in your daily nutrition plan. The best way to prevent nutrient deficiencies is to eat well-balanced meals on a daily basis.
Q: Why isn’t there any protein in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: For the same reason that we do not add protein to SHOT® Gel, well-designed studies have not been able to prove that consuming protein during activity has any performance benefits beyond consuming adequate carbohydrate. Furthermore, consuming protein during activity may actually hurt performance by displacing carbohydrate, slowing carbohydrate digestion, and causing digestive distress.
Q: Do SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain gluten?
A: No, SHOT® BLOKS™ chews do not contain gluten.
Q: Can SHOT® BLOKS™ chews be used in the cold weather?
A: We product tested SHOT® BLOKS™ chews during the winter ski and snowboard season and the product did great with no undue hardening.
Q: Do SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain any animal products or MSG?
A: No.
Q: Are SHOT® BLOKS™ chews kosher?
A: No, SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are not kosher at this time.
Q: What is the shelf life of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are guaranteed 12 months from the time they are packed. You can find the Best Buy date on the side of the package. We guarantee the product until that date.
FastPak Net Weight 60g - each pack contains 6x SHOT BLOKS. Each Shot Blok provides 8 grams of Carbohydrates with a FastPak of 6 Shot Bloks providing 48 grams of Carbohydrates in Total.
Variety is the spice of life—we couldn't agree more. We understand ('cause we've been there) that after numerous hours of training and racing, the body needs to mix it up a little in terms of what goes in the tank. That's why we set out to create another energy food option that would complement our bars and gels. The result is CLIF SHOT® Bloks™ chews. They're simple-to-handle, easy-to-chew, and provide similar nutrition to SHOT® gel, so they’ll fit seamlessly into your training and racing nutrition program.
Nutrition – Carbohydrates and Electrolytes
SHOT® Bloks™ chews offer very similar nutrition to SHOT Energy Gel. The primary ingredient for both is brown rice syrup which provides easily assimilated carbohydrates for working muscles. Both products also provide the mineral salts known as electrolytes. These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, permitting normal bodily function. When you sweat, you start to deplete your electrolyte stores and experience potential performance decline, so it’s best to help replenish them through food and fluid intake. One of our newest flavors, Margarita w/Salt, provides 210 mg of sodium which is 3 times the amount in other flavors. Sodium is the key electrolyte lost in sweat. Lose too much and performance declines dramatically, including a higher likelihood of muscle cramping. For hot days or for those that perspire excessively Margarita w/Salt is the way to go.Form and Function
We created SHOT® Bloks™ chews, each in a 10g size, so that 3 chews provide 100 calories. That makes it easy to track caloric intake during long outings. There are 6 chews to a double-serve package, so one package provides 200 calories.Organic Ingredients
CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are the first product in the SHOT® line to be USDA certified organic, which means that each flavor contains a minimum of 95% Organic ingredients. We strive to use the most sustainable ingredients possible in our products. The environmental benefits of buying organic ingredients for our products have a direct positive impact on the air and water quality on this planet. CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are USDA certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 3 pieces (30g)Servings per package: 2 serves
Provides per serve:
Calories........................................100
Total fat........................................0g
Sodium.........................................70mg
Potassium......................................20mg
Total Carbohydrate..............................24g
- Sugars........................................12g
Protein..........................................0g
Iron...........................................2%DV
Ingredients:Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids, Pectin, Citric Acid, Colored With Black Carrot Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax.
CLIF SHOT BLOKS Q & A:
Q: What are CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?A: CLIF SHOT ®BLOKS™ chews are a semi-solid, easily chewable source of carbohydrates—your body's preferred source of fuel during activity.
Q: What flavors of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are available?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews come in eight great-tasting flavors: Cran-Razz™, Lemon-Lime, Strawberry, Pina Colada, Black Cherry with 50mg caffeine, Orange with 25mg caffeine, Cola with 50mg caffeine, and Margarita w/Salt with three times the extra sodium.
Q: Who needs CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews were designed for Endurance Athletes – Cyclists, Runners, Mountain Bikers, Triathletes, Adventure Racers, etc. – who were looking for increased eating options in their sports nutrition products.
Q: When should SHOT® BLOKS™ chews be eaten?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews can be eaten 15-30 minutes prior to activity to increase blood sugar levels, and then every 20-30 minutes during activity to maintain energy levels. Keep in mind that SHOT® BLOKS™ chews will affect your blood sugar levels more slowly than gel since they are semi-solid.
Q: How should I eat SHOT® BLOKS™ chews, compared to SHOT® Gel?
A: Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are easily interchangeable since they both provide carbohydrate to working muscles. Since 3 chews equal the same calories as one SHOT® gel packet you can go back and forth between each, while easily keeping track of your calorie intake. Always follow both BLOKS™ chews and Gel with a mouthful of water.
Q: What does each of the ingredients in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS chews do for me?
Organic Brown Rice Syrup: Source of Carbohydrate and naturally occurring Sodium and Potassium
Organic Evaporated Cane Juice: Source of Carbohydrate; enhances Flavor and Palatability
Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids: Source of Carbohydrate and naturally occuring Sodium and Potassium
Pectin: Fruit based gelling agent
Citric Acid: Provides Tartness
Natural Flavors: It's all about taste
Natural Colors: Makes different flavors easily identifiable
Real Salt™(Not All Flavors): Replaces primary electrolyte lost in sweat; helps prevent muscle cramping
Green Tea Extract (Not All Flavors): Source of Caffeine; oxidizes body fat for energy; increases mental alertness
Coconut Oil: Coats each piece so that they don't stick together
Carnauba Wax: Coats each piece so that they don't stick together
Q: Can I use CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel, Electrolyte Drinks, and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews together?
A: Gel, Electrolyte, and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews play key can play key roles in endurance athletics. Electrolyte provides needed fluid and electrolyte replacement while both Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews provide concentrated and easily digested sources of energy. The advantage of both Gel and BLOKS™ chews is that they provide energy in a very concentrated format, whereas you have to consume a large volume of Electrolyte for the same calories. On the other hand, Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews do not provide hydration; in fact they can pull water away from your gut. As a result, athletes should look to balance use of drinks with Gel and SHOT® BLOKS™ chews, finding the optimal point where they are consistently energized and without stomach upset. Every athlete is unique and should experiment with this balance in training.
Q: Do any of the CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain caffeine? Why?
A: Yes, Black Cherry, Cola and Orange each contain 50mg of caffeine per serving. 1 can of cola or ½ cup of coffee contains about 50mg of caffeine. Caffeine provides a boost to athletes by stimulating the central nervous system, increasing adrenaline and aiding in the use of body fat as fuel. Current sports science shows that caffeine does NOT cause dehydration when consumed during activity.
Q: Do CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain electrolytes?
A: Yes; all of the SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain at least 70 mg of Sodium and 20mg of Potassium per serving (3 pieces); Margarita contains 210 mg of sodium in a serving—three times the amount found in the other flavors.
Q: What are electrolytes and what do they do for me?
A: Mineral salts such as sodium chloride, potassium, magnesium are known collectively as electrolytes. These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, allowing for normal bodily function. When you sweat you start to deplete yourself of these electrolytes. Similar to dehydration, electrolyte depletion will first lead to performance declines and then onto more serious health issues. Each chew provides sodium and potassium to help counteract the losses in your sweat.
Q: Why does Margarita have 3 times the sodium of other Bloks flavors?
A: Sodium depletion via sweat is the primary reason for muscle cramping in athletes. By adding more sodium we’re bringing carbohydrates, electrolytes, and higher levels of sodium together into one easy-to-ingest solution.
Q: What is Real Salt™ and why is it being added to Margarita Bloks?
A: Real Salt is a leading brand of sea salt that is extracted from a salt mine near Redmond, Utah and is minimally refined. Because we look for ingredients that undergo the least possible amount of processing, partnering with Real Salt made perfect sense. Real Salt not only retains more than 50 trace minerals as a result of minimal processing, but it also provides incredible taste. Truly, all salt is NOT created equal!
Q: What are the tiny specs in Margarita Bloks?
A: The tiny specs are trace minerals such as magnesium that are present in Real Salt™, our source of sea salt in this flavor. See FAQ above for more information about Real Salt.
Q: How are CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews different than its competitors?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews offer five great-tasting flavors that each has a very soft, but not too chewy, “bite.” SHOT® BLOKS™ chews come apart in your mouth quickly so they can be swallowed easily—a real asset when you’re on the move. Lastly, 3 chews provide 100 calories, so it’s simple to keep track of calorie intake during long outings.
Q: What is the proportion of simple to complex carbohydrate in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are 50% Complex Carbohydrate and 50% Simple Carbohydrate.
Q: Why aren’t there any vitamins in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: The primary purpose of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews is to deliver what an athlete needs and can actually use during his/her training and racing: carbohydrate and electrolytes. While vitamins such as A, C, and E are critical to recovery from activity and daily well being, studies continually show that there is no performance benefit to consuming these vitamins during activity. Your body cannot assimilate enough vitamin A, C, or E during an event to make up for chronic deficiencies in your daily nutrition plan. The best way to prevent nutrient deficiencies is to eat well-balanced meals on a daily basis.
Q: Why isn’t there any protein in CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: For the same reason that we do not add protein to SHOT® Gel, well-designed studies have not been able to prove that consuming protein during activity has any performance benefits beyond consuming adequate carbohydrate. Furthermore, consuming protein during activity may actually hurt performance by displacing carbohydrate, slowing carbohydrate digestion, and causing digestive distress.
Q: Do SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain gluten?
A: No, SHOT® BLOKS™ chews do not contain gluten.
Q: Can SHOT® BLOKS™ chews be used in the cold weather?
A: We product tested SHOT® BLOKS™ chews during the winter ski and snowboard season and the product did great with no undue hardening.
Q: Do SHOT® BLOKS™ chews contain any animal products or MSG?
A: No.
Q: Are SHOT® BLOKS™ chews kosher?
A: No, SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are not kosher at this time.
Q: What is the shelf life of CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™ chews?
A: SHOT® BLOKS™ chews are guaranteed 12 months from the time they are packed. You can find the Best Buy date on the side of the package. We guarantee the product until that date.
