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product_id: 1966065
title: "NOW Foods Sports Nutrition, Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin), Rapid Absorption, Energy Production, 8-Pound"
brand: "now foods"
price: "A$168"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Now Foods"
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region: Australia
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# Rapid absorption for instant energy Non-GMO corn sourced maltodextrin GMP-certified purity & quality NOW Foods Sports Nutrition, Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin), Rapid Absorption, Energy Production, 8-Pound

**Brand:** now foods
**Price:** A$168
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your performance with pure, rapid carbs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NOW Foods Sports Nutrition, Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin), Rapid Absorption, Energy Production, 8-Pound by now foods
- **How much does it cost?** A$168 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- now foods enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now foods brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mixes Instantly:** Dissolves effortlessly in water or milk, adding a subtle sweetness without any clumps or grit.
- • **Fuel Your Hustle:** Pure maltodextrin delivers fast, clean energy to power through your busiest days and toughest workouts.
- • **Certified Excellence:** Manufactured under strict GMP standards for guaranteed potency, purity, and safety.
- • **Clean & Trusted Source:** Derived from non-GMO corn, ensuring a natural, complex carbohydrate that your body easily digests.
- • **Bulk Up Your Energy Reserves:** Generous 8-pound supply keeps you stocked for weeks of peak performance and endurance.

## Overview

NOW Foods Sports Carbo Gain Powder is an 8-pound, GMP-certified maltodextrin supplement derived from non-GMO corn. Designed for rapid absorption, it provides a clean, complex carbohydrate source that fuels energy production efficiently. Trusted by athletes for its purity and easy mixability, it’s the go-to choice for sustained endurance and quick energy replenishment.

## Description

NOW® Sports Carbo Gain is pure maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate derived from non-GMO corn. Maltodextrin is comprised of "glucose polymers," which are chains of glucose molecules that are easy for the body to digest and assimilate. Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Review: Good stuff - Not too shabby, i use this on days i don’t feel like eating prior to working out or when I’m on a time crunch from working late. I’ve trusted this “now” brand with allot of different supplements for quite some time now. It mixes pretty dang easily with water or milk also and adds just a little bit of sweetness to your drink.
Review: This stuff works great. - Great price and works great. I have about a 30gr scoop from an old tailwind bag. For all rides, I eat (1) 25gr bar or gel per hour- makes it easy. For rides under 3 hours, I mix 2 scoops of this, 1 scoop of table sugar, 3/8 teaspoon boulder salt. Sometimes I add caffeine and squeeze half a lemon. This is about 60 gr carbs per hour. For longer rides, I go with 3 scoops of this, 1.75 scoops of table sugar, same amount of salt, etc. Never bonk, never cramp. No excuse not to use every ride as it's cheap, quick, and easy to make.

## Features

- NOW Sports products are comprehensively tested so you can trust that our products are pure and effective for every level of athletics
- COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE: Carbo Gain is pure maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate derived from non-GMO corn
- PURE MALTODEXTRIN: Maltodextrin is comprised of "glucose polymers," which are chains of glucose molecules that are easy for the body to digest and assimilate
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation)
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0013OUNRM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,852 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #12 in Sports Nutrition Weight Gainers #1,413 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,150) |
| Date First Available  | October 2, 2001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 2023 |
| Manufacturer  | NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness |
| Product Dimensions  | 6 x 5 x 4 inches; 8 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** NOW Foods
- **Diet Type:** Vegan
- **Flavor:** Unflavored
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 8 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6 x 5 x 4 inches
- **Primary Supplement Type:** multivitamin
- **Product Benefits:** Energy Management
- **Unit Count:** 128.0 Ounce

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does this taste?**
A: It taste pasty.  Not much of a flavor.  It doesn't mix well.  You can not mix it with just a spoon in a cup.  You need a mixer, and add something for flavor, like a protein drink.

**Q: Is this the same thing as dextrose?**
A: CJ, no it's not. Dextrose is a sugar made by the body. When supplementing dextrose you want to it after intense long cardio, or during a long cardio session, biking hiking running ect. Carbo gain is 100% maltodextrine, a complex carbo hydrate! This is what your body will burn and use first during any sort of workout! I personally supplement carbo gain in a protein shake, post work out, and mix it with my BCAAs during my workout, to sip on! Hope this info helped, feel free to contact me about any other questions!

**Q: Is it gluten free?**
A: Yes, I'll add a picture of the label.

**Q: Is this imported from China like the Dextrose is?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stuff
*by J***. on January 9, 2026*

Not too shabby, i use this on days i don’t feel like eating prior to working out or when I’m on a time crunch from working late. I’ve trusted this “now” brand with allot of different supplements for quite some time now. It mixes pretty dang easily with water or milk also and adds just a little bit of sweetness to your drink.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This stuff works great.
*by B***R on December 4, 2024*

Great price and works great. I have about a 30gr scoop from an old tailwind bag. For all rides, I eat (1) 25gr bar or gel per hour- makes it easy. For rides under 3 hours, I mix 2 scoops of this, 1 scoop of table sugar, 3/8 teaspoon boulder salt. Sometimes I add caffeine and squeeze half a lemon. This is about 60 gr carbs per hour. For longer rides, I go with 3 scoops of this, 1.75 scoops of table sugar, same amount of salt, etc. Never bonk, never cramp. No excuse not to use every ride as it's cheap, quick, and easy to make.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staple Supplement for Every Serious Lifter
*by A***N on August 22, 2016*

I've used this for a few different applications: 1) To reload glycogen after glycogen depleting sessions. I mixed 75 grams of this with 75 grams of dextrose. There was some stomach discomfort, but that's mainly because the solution was too concentrated. In any case, I felt my muscles filling back up (really cool feeling) and used it a few more times for this exact purpose. 2) Pre workout energy with whey protein. This has been my mainstay. I use 35-40 grams about 30-60 minutes before lifting and it allows me to keep the intensity high. Paired with caffeine, you have a very potent combo for efficient weight lifting. 3) Post workout as a carb source on the go. I train twice a day so sometimes I can't have a whole food meal post workout and this fits the bill. My energy is restored and I have enough fuel in the tank to continue on with my day. In all of my 3 trials, Carbo Gain has held up strong and will be a staple supplement for me.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*