Signature Line - CHO MAXX Bag 1200 g - Peach

WINFORCE Signature Line – CHO MAXX Bag 1200 g – Peach

CHO MAXX from the WINFORCE Signature Line is a high-quality sports drink for long and intense sessions on the bike – developed and manufactured in Switzerland. The formula relies on a mix of natural starch (potato, corn), fructose and Isomaltulose, which makes the drink less sweet and helps keep blood glucose stable. With an osmotic concentration of 12%, CHO MAXX is designed for good stomach tolerability and is therefore ideal for hard training and competitions. The 1200‑g bag in Peach flavor contains 20 servings and is among the preferred products in the pro peloton around the Groupama‑FDJ Cycling Team.

• Swiss Made: developed and produced in Switzerland for the highest quality standards.
• Formula with starch blend, fructose and Isomaltulose; without maltodextrin and with less sweetness.
• Designed around the current 1:0.8‑principle (glucose:fructose) for high carbohydrate utilization up to approx. 120 g/h.
• 12% osmolality for a stomach-friendly fluid and energy supply during exertion.
• Peach flavor; per 100 g: 1640 kJ/392 kcal, 98 g carbohydrates (of which 52 g sugar), 0.5 g salt.
• Mix instructions: 60 g powder per bottle; fill with 500–750 ml water depending on bottle size and shake well.
• 1200 g bag = 20 servings; practical for training, marathons and Alpine passes.

Technical Details and Functions

The starch fraction from potato and corn delivers a steady energy supply, while Isomaltulose, with its low glycemic effect, contributes to a stable energy release. CHO MAXX deliberately omits maltodextrin, making it less sweet – a plus when the thirst quencher should still taste pleasant after several hours in the saddle. The formulation is tuned to an osmotic concentration of 12% to be gentle on the stomach while allowing a high carbohydrate density in the bottle. For preparation, the manufacturer recommends 60 g powder per bottle; on the CH‑side with 500 ml, on the EN/FR‑side with 750 ml – in both cases it's a net 60 g per bottle. Per 100 g the Peach variant contains 392 kcal, 98 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and protein, and 0.5 g salt; a 1200‑g bag covers 20 servings.

Applications and Benefits

For endurance rides over two hours, long base sessions or mountain marathons, CHO MAXX supports a high carbohydrate intake as is common in modern cycling. Recent studies show that mixtures of glucose and fructose – often in a 1:0.8 ratio – can maintain oxidation at a high level when total amounts of around 90–120 g/h are targeted. At the same time, individual tolerance varies; gut training and a gradual increase of intake remain crucial so that the energy is tolerated during competition. The less sweet profile and the 12% osmolality of CHO MAXX pay off in practice here, especially on long bike tours in Switzerland with varying intensities and temperatures.

Additional note for use: Plan your intake in small, regular sips and combine the drink with your hydration plan, rather than taking large amounts at once. Expert articles advise testing target amounts first in training at race-like intensity to avoid GI‑complaints and to determine your personal upper limit. In the literature on Isomaltulose, findings vary depending on the setting – from improved fluid retention to possible stomach stress with high, continuous single intakes – which is why the balanced WINFORCE‑blend of starch, fructose and Isomaltulose offers a sensible compromise in practice. This way you get the maximum out of long climbs, marathon stages and Granfondos without unnecessarily stressing your stomach.