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FARBAR

FARBAR

Whole-food energy →
FASTBAR

FASTBAR

Fast-release fuel →
ION Plus

ION Plus

Clean hydration + Vitamin C →
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      Trusted by the ones who go long

      Real food. Real athletes.

      The Cranberry & Almond FASTBAR got me through the 2025 Cape Epic. Soft, easy to eat, no gel mess.
      Linda Detering — Multisport Athlete
      A FARBAR before the game, a FASTBAR at halftime — and I am energised like never before. A winning combination.
      Gustav du Rand — Professional Rugby
      I struggle to eat solids when I'm playing. A FASTBAR is easy to eat and gives me the kick I need to get through a full match — and multi-day tournaments.
      Jamie Southgate — Hockey

      What's actually in the bar

      Nothing you can't pronounce

      Tap any ingredient to see exactly what it does for you, and why we chose it.

      Apple
      Apple
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      Fibre + fuel

      Apple

      • Pectin fibre for gentle, sustained release
      • Natural sweetness without added sugar
      • Antioxidants that support recovery
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      Pear
      Pear
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      Long-day carbs

      Pear

      • Real fruit sugars for slower, steady energy
      • Pectin fibre for gut-friendly fuelling
      • Naturally low glycemic — steady, not spiky
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      Apricot
      Apricot
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      Electrolyte edge

      Apricot

      • Naturally high in potassium — the anti-cramp electrolyte
      • Vitamin A and beta-carotene for recovery
      • Sweet-salty pairing that works when plain sweet stops working
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      Coffee Bean
      Coffee Bean
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      Focus & lift

      Coffee Bean

      • Natural caffeine for a clean performance nudge
      • Improves alertness and perceived effort
      • Small, race-friendly dose — no jitters
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      Mint
      Mint
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      Cool & calm

      Mint

      • Soothes the gut during high-intensity effort
      • Opens airways for easier breathing
      • Natural cooling effect that lifts perceived freshness
      • Aids digestion when the stomach is under stress
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      Coconut
      Coconut
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      Clean MCT fuel

      Coconut

      • Medium-chain triglycerides for rapid, accessible energy
      • Natural source of lauric acid — supports immune function
      • Adds texture and slow-burn fat to balance fast sugars
      • Potassium and electrolytes for hydration support
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      Cashew Nuts
      Cashew Nuts
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      Smooth energy

      Cashew Nuts

      • Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats for sustained fuel
      • Rich in magnesium — supports muscle and nerve function
      • Plant-based protein for recovery
      • Iron and zinc for immune support on long days
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      Almonds
      Almonds
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      Power nut

      Almonds

      • High in vitamin E — a powerful antioxidant for recovery
      • Protein and fibre for sustained, slow-release energy
      • Magnesium supports over 300 enzyme reactions
      • Healthy fats that keep blood sugar stable
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      Lime
      Lime
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      Citrus spark

      Lime

      • Vitamin C for immune support and collagen production
      • Natural flavour that cuts sweetness and lifts palatability
      • Citric acid aids iron absorption from other ingredients
      • Antioxidants support recovery after exertion
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      Cinnamon
      Cinnamon
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      Warm & steady

      Cinnamon

      • Helps regulate blood sugar during sustained effort
      • Anti-inflammatory properties support recovery
      • Natural warming effect — comfort on cold race mornings
      • Rich in antioxidants that protect cells under stress
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      Naartjie
      Naartjie
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      Citrus power

      Naartjie

      • Rich in Vitamin C — supports immune function under exertion
      • Natural citrus flavour that lifts palatability in hydration mixes
      • Potassium for electrolyte balance and cramp prevention
      • Antioxidants that help neutralise exercise-induced oxidative stress
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      Kalahari Desert Salt
      Kalahari Desert Salt
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      Electrolyte essential

      Kalahari Desert Salt

      • Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat
      • Maintains fluid balance and prevents hyponatremia on long days
      • Supports nerve signalling and muscle contraction
      • Enhances flavour and improves palatability mid-effort
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      Dates
      Dates
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      Natural energy

      Dates

      • High in carbohydrate, 18g of carbs per 24g
      • Potassium replaces a major electrolyte lost in sweat and helps recovery & hydration
      • Magnesium activates over 300 enzymes, including energy production
      • B6 for mood, plus iron, vitamins A & K
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      Egg Whites
      Egg Whites
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      Ideal protein

      Egg Whites

      • Fat free, cholesterol free, pure protein
      • High-quality protein for muscle growth & recovery
      • Very low in calories
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      Honey
      Honey
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      Race-proven carbs

      Honey

      • Lower GI than other sugars, superior carb recovery
      • Best carbs to refuel with, avoiding the hypoglycaemic effect
      • Known to increase muscle power output during exercise
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      Macadamia Nuts
      Macadamia Nuts
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      Steady fuel

      Macadamia Nuts

      • Lower bad cholesterol, raise good
      • Stabilise insulin levels
      • Energy without spiking blood sugar; prebiotic gut health
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      Cocoa
      Cocoa
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      Recovery ally

      Cocoa

      • Helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation
      • Reduces stress and anxiety
      • Rich source of antioxidants
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      Dried Mango
      Dried Mango
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      Real fruit sugars

      Dried Mango

      • Natural sugars for steady, real-food energy
      • Vitamin A & C support immune function on long days
      • Fibre for slower release, no gel spike
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      Cranberries
      Cranberries
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      Sharp & bright

      Cranberries

      • High in antioxidants for post-exertion recovery
      • Natural tartness balances honey & date sweetness
      • Vitamin C to support immune function
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      Banana
      Banana
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      Cramp fighter

      Banana

      • Naturally high in potassium, the anti-cramp electrolyte
      • B6 supports energy metabolism
      • Fast, easy-digesting carbs when the pace lifts
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      What our customers say

      Real food. Real reviews.

      ★★★★★
      Easy to chew while cycling, and tastes good! Only bar I buy.
      Janet Winckler Oosthuyse
      Cycling
      ★★★★★
      I have used racefood exclusively on long endurance MTB rides. It's the real stuff!
      Andy Coetzee
      Mountain Biking
      ★★★★★
      Excellent bars! I love how it tastes great, is affordable, and works!
      Wilmi Nel
      Endurance Sport
      ★★★★★
      Keeps a constant energy for prolonged periods, no sugar highs and then real lows. Really great for the long runs.
      Thomas Marais
      Running
      ★★★★★
      We used the FARBAR for our recent open water swim in Tanzania with Madswimmer. Delicious and easy to eat during breaks. Will 100% be using them again!
      Michelle Walford
      Open Water Swimming
      ★★★★★
      Absolutely love racefood bars. My favorite is the Cashew, Cacao & Coconut. Best race fuel for running.
      Tenielle De Andrade
      Running
      ★★★★★
      Finally a bar that doesn't sit like a brick in my stomach halfway through a triathlon. Real ingredients, real difference.
      Kyle Andrews
      Triathlon
      ★★★★★
      The ION Plus got me through a 90km stage race in the heat without a single cramp. Tastes clean, not sickly sweet like other electrolyte mixes.
      Sanet Grobler
      Ultra / Stage Racing
      ★★★★★
      My kids and I both eat these on and off the trail. Good to know exactly what's in it, no ingredients I can't pronounce.
      Werner Botha
      Trail Running

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      Where to find us

      You can order online, or grab racefood from any of these national retailers across South Africa.

      Cape Union Mart
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      Dis-Chem
      Medirite
      Pick n Pay
      SPAR
      Sportsmans Warehouse
      Takealot

      Built on race day experience

      Built by athletes.
      Not by a lab.

      Racefood is a strong team of passionate athletes who care about nutrition and what they eat, dedicated to providing optimal sport nutrition made from the finest natural ingredients.

      We've heard every horror story out there about gels and race day stomach — so every bar is handmade in South Africa using ingredients you'd recognise in your own pantry. No maltodextrin theatre. No fine print. Just fuel that's honest about what it is.

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