Complex carbohydrate powder Ph D Waxy-Vol contains pure barley powder & is derived from finest UK crop. Barley is recognised as a complex carbohydrate. A carbohydrate is the most abundant natural organic compound that consists only of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen, they occur naturally in a variety of foods. In simplistic terms & in food science, carbohydrates can be broken down into two forms (though in truth it is slightly more comprehensive than this) & these are: Simple sugars & Complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates is a term used to describe foods that are high in starch (cereals, breads, grains), whilst the term simple sugars is used to describe foods that are traditionally high in monosaccharides & disaccharides, which are smaller (lower molecular weight) & are found in sweets, fruits, fruit juices etc. Traditionally, athletes will require the majority of their carbohydrate intake from complex carbohydrates (starches), except perhaps for a period of 1 hour after exercise when it may be preferential to use simple sugars, as they may be converted into glycogen quicker than starches. Waxy Vol is ideal for + Strength athletes looking for quality carbohydrate calories + Athletes looking to add quality carbohydrates to their protein shake + Endurance athletes seeking increased quality carbohydrates + Team players seeking increased energy. Waxy Vol contains pure barley powder which is complex carbohydrate powder & can be used: + During the day to add to protein powders, forming an own blend mass or muscle weight gainer. + Alone with water or juice to boost intake of complex carbohydrates + After exercise for those not looking for a simple sugar source of carbohydrates + As a breakfast replacement for oats or other cereals. Product information: Available in a 2kg eco-pouch Servings per pouch: 55 Flavours: Berry Blast, Mango Crush & Unflavoured Ingredients List: Waxy Barley Starch, * Following ingredients only present in Berr