Maurten gels are my favorite but the price has become too much of a turnoff for me. I’ll still use some for races and on occasional training rides. I like the lack of taste, texture, and their wrappers rip clean.
But I’m trying some other less expensive gels to see which I like and tolerate. SIS I’ve used before. Texture is fine. Taste I don’t love. I’ve now got some huma gels and Cranksports e-gels I’m going to try. I’m super curious to try the Cranksports since they’re 37g carbs but still inexpensive.