TORQ

Description:

TORQ Explore Breakfast is a supercharged instant oat breakfast in a pouch, giving about 100g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein. Made for big training days, race mornings, ultras and adventures.

Ingredients:

Apricot & Ginger: Oatflakes, Dried Apricots (18%), Fortified Rice Crisps, Maltodextrin, Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk), Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Dextrose, Ginger (1%). Other flavours: see pack.

(Contains gluten (oats), milk and soya. Vegetarian)

Benefits:

• About 100g carbohydrate and 25g protein per pouch
• Just add hot water
• Lightweight for travel, ultras and expeditions
• Vegetarian

Usage Instructions:

Add boiling water to the line in the pouch, stir, seal and leave to stand for the time on the pack. Stir again and eat from the pouch.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Apricot & Ginger. UNNU lists 150g; TORQ states nutrition per 153g pouch.

Description:

TORQ Organic Explore Flapjack is a 65g vegan, organic oat flapjack with about 40g of carbohydrate per bar. Made for long rides, hikes and adventures where you want real food.

Ingredients:

Black Forest Gateau: Organic Jumbo Oats, Golden Syrup, Dark Brown Soft Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Sour Cherries (6%), Cocoa Powder (4%), Sea Salt. Other flavours: see pack.

(Contains oats (gluten). Made where nuts, sesame, milk and soya are handled. Vegan. Organic)

Benefits:

• About 40g carbohydrate per bar
• Organic and vegan
• Real-food oat flapjack
• Six cake-inspired flavours

Usage Instructions:

Eat during long, steady sessions or as a snack. Drink water or TORQ Energy Drink alongside.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Black Forest Gateau.

Description:

TORQ Explore Pasta Meal is an instant pasta meal in a pouch, giving about 100g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein. Made for pre-race carb loading, recovery and adventures.

Ingredients:

Chilli Non Carne (Vegan): Instant Pasta (Durum Wheat Flour, Water), Tomato Powder, Maltodextrin, Kibbled Mushrooms, Corn Flour, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pea Protein Isolate, Sugar, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Chilli Powder, Oregano. Other flavours: see pack (Creamy Mushroom contains milk).

(Contains wheat (gluten). Chilli Non Carne and Tomato & Basil are vegan; Creamy Mushroom is vegetarian)

Benefits:

• About 100g carbohydrate and 25g protein per pouch
• Just add hot water
• Lightweight for travel, ultras and expeditions
• Vegetarian

Usage Instructions:

Add boiling water to the line in the pouch, stir, seal and leave to stand for the time on the pack. Stir again and eat from the pouch.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Chilli Non Carne. UNNU lists 150g; TORQ states 152g.

Description:

TORQ Explore Dessert is a hot semolina pudding with fruit sauce in a pouch, giving about 100g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein. A filling treat to refuel after long days.

Ingredients:

Cherry Bakewell: Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk), Durum Wheat Semolina (33%), Cherry Bakewell Sauce (28%) (Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Electrolytes, Citric Acid, Natural Flavouring, Potassium Sorbate), Sugar, Maltodextrin. Other flavours: see pack.

(Contains milk and wheat (gluten). Vegetarian)

Benefits:

• About 100g carbohydrate and 25g protein per pouch
• Just add hot water
• Lightweight for travel, ultras and expeditions
• Vegetarian

Usage Instructions:

Add boiling water to the line in the pouch, stir, seal and leave to stand for the time on the pack. Stir again and eat from the pouch.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Cherry Bakewell.

Description:

TORQ Recovery Drink is a 3:1 carbohydrate:protein post-exercise shake made with multiple-transportable carbohydrates and whey protein isolate, plus L-Glutamine and D-Ribose. It is built to rehydrate, refuel, repair and recharge after hard sessions. Naturally flavoured, with no colours or artificial sweeteners. Available as 50g single sachets, boxes of 10, a 500g tub (up to 10 serves) and a 1.5kg pouch (up to 30 serves).

Ingredients:

Strawberries & Cream, Cookies & Cream, Banana & Mango: Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk), Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 28%), Fructose (19-20%), L-Glutamine (6%), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk) (4%), D-Ribose (3%), Thickener (Tara Gum), Natural Flavours (1%), Vitamin & Mineral Mix (0.1%).

Chocolate Mint: Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk), Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 28%), Fructose (20%), L-Glutamine (6%), Cocoa Powder, Whey Protein Isolate (Milk) (4%), D-Ribose (3%), Thickener (Tara Gum), Natural Flavours (2%), Vitamin & Mineral Mix (0.1%).

(Contains milk. No gluten-containing ingredients. No preservatives, colours or artificial sweeteners. Suitable for vegetarians. ISO 17025 tested)

Benefits:

• 3:1 carbohydrate:protein for fast glycogen refuelling
• Whey protein isolate for muscle repair
• L-Glutamine for muscle and immune support
• D-Ribose for cellular recovery
• Mixes smoothly with water

Usage Instructions:

Drink within 15 minutes of finishing. Moderate session: 2 scoops (50g, one sachet) in 200ml water. Hard: 3 scoops (75g) in 300ml. Heavy: 4 scoops (100g) in 400ml. Add powder to water and shake. Once mixed, keep chilled and drink within 24 hours.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Strawberries & Cream. Other flavours are very similar.

Description:

TORQ Vegan Recovery Drink is a plant-based post-exercise powder with pea protein isolate, maltodextrin and dextrose, plus the full research doses of L-Glutamine (6g) and D-Ribose (3g). Creamy Cocoa is made to mix with oat milk and Robust & Fruity with orange juice, which adds extra carbohydrate.

Ingredients:

Creamy Cocoa: Pea Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers), Dextrose, L-Glutamine (6.3%), D-Ribose (3.1%), Cocoa Powder, Natural Flavouring.

Robust & Fruity: Pea protein-based recipe: see pack for full ingredients.

(Suitable for vegans. Check the pack for full allergen information)

Benefits:

• Plant-based pea protein (about 24g per serve)
• 6g L-Glutamine and 3g D-Ribose per serve
• Carbohydrate to refill glycogen
• Mix with oat milk or orange juice

Usage Instructions:

Creamy Cocoa: mix one serve with 400ml oat milk. Robust & Fruity: mix with orange juice. Drink within 15 minutes of finishing exercise.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Creamy Cocoa powder per serve (96g), excluding the oat milk. Robust & Fruity figures were not published on the TORQ page we could read; check the pack.

Description:

TORQ 1:1 Proto Energy Drink powder in a 500g pouch (about 11 x 500ml). Each 500ml gives 40g of carbohydrate (1 Advanced TORQ Unit) in a 1:1 maltodextrin:fructose ratio with all 5 key electrolytes, for athletes fuelling at 120g+ carbohydrate per hour. Scoop included.

Ingredients:

Naked (Flavourless): Multiple-Transportable Carbohydrates (Maltodextrin, Fructose) (94%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate).

Blackcurrant, Orange: Multiple-Transportable Carbohydrates (Maltodextrin, Fructose) (94%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Acid (Citric Acid), Natural Flavouring (2%).

(No allergens. No gluten-containing ingredients. No preservatives, colours or artificial sweeteners. Suitable for vegans)

Benefits:

• 40g carbohydrate per 500ml (1 Advanced TORQ Unit)
• 1:1 maltodextrin:fructose for 120g+/hour
• All 5 key electrolytes
• Vegan

Usage Instructions:

Use 1 level scoop per 250ml of water (2 scoops for 500ml). Take 3 Advanced TORQ Units per hour from any mix of 1:1 Proto drinks and gels. Only use 1:1 Proto if you are committed to 120g+/hour; below that, TORQ recommends its regular 2:1 range.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Blackcurrant.

Description:

TORQ Hydration Drink in a 540g pouch (30 x 500ml). It is a light hypotonic electrolyte drink with all 5 key electrolytes and a little carbohydrate, putting fluid delivery first. Good for hot, short or indoor sessions. Tested under ISO 17025 for prohibited substances.

Ingredients:

Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavouring (3%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate).

(No gluten-containing ingredients. No preservatives, colours or artificial sweeteners. Suitable for vegans)

Benefits:

• Hypotonic 3% solution for fast fluid uptake
• 275mg sodium plus 5 electrolytes per 500ml
• About 65 kcal per 500ml
• 30 servings per pouch
• ISO 17025 tested

Usage Instructions:

Add 18g (one serving) to 500ml of water and shake well. Use before, during or after exercise, especially in heat. For sessions over an hour, use TORQ Energy Drink to fuel as well.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Tangerine.

Description:

TORQ aTAC is a powdered drink for the first signs of a cold, built around a mega-dosing protocol. Each 13g serve gives 1,000mg Vitamin C, 1,000mg L-Glutamine and 500mg Echinacea purpurea root. The pouch holds 28 doses.

Ingredients:

Sucrose, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), L-Glutamine, Echinacea purpurea Root, Natural Flavouring.

(See the pack for full allergen and safety information)

Benefits:

• 1,000mg Vitamin C per serve
• 1,000mg L-Glutamine per serve
• 500mg Echinacea per serve
• 28 doses per pouch

Usage Instructions:

Mix one 13g serve with water. Start at the first signs of a cold and follow the dosing protocol on the pack.

Nutritional Information:

Description:

TORQ Energy Drink is an isotonic carbohydrate-electrolyte drink with a 2:1 maltodextrin:fructose blend and all 5 key electrolytes. Each 500ml at the 6% mix gives about 30g of carbohydrate (1 TORQ Unit). The 500g pouch makes about 15 x 500ml and the 1.5kg pouch about 45 x 500ml. Cola adds guarana for 100mg of natural caffeine per 500ml.

Ingredients:

Fruit flavours: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers) (61-62%), Fructose (30-31%), Electrolytes (3%) (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Acid (Citric Acid), Natural Flavouring (2-3%).

Cola (Caffeine): Sucrose (60%), Glucose (30%), Acid: Citric Acid, Electrolytes (3%) (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavouring (2%), Guarana Extract (1%).

(No allergens. No colours, no artificial sweeteners, suitable for vegans. Cola contains caffeine: not suitable for children, pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine)

Benefits:

• About 30g carbohydrate per 500ml (1 TORQ Unit)
• Isotonic 6% solution for fuel and fluid together
• 2:1 maltodextrin:fructose
• All 5 key electrolytes
• Cola: 100mg natural caffeine per 500ml

Usage Instructions:

Add 1 level scoop per 250ml of water (2 scoops for 500ml, 3 for 750ml). Half fill the bottle, add the powder, shake, top up and shake again. Drink more when sweating heavily, keeping to 2-3 TORQ Units per hour.

Nutritional Information:

Values shown are for Orange at 6%. Cola: 22g sugars and 100mg caffeine per 500ml.

Description:

TORQ Organic Energy is pure organic maltodextrin with no flavour, so you can add carbohydrate to water, juice, squash or food without changing the taste. Sometimes called "the invisible calorie", it is useful for building your own drink or boosting carbohydrate after training.

Ingredients:

Organic Maltodextrin (Polysaccharide 93%, Maltose 3%, Maltotriose 3%, Dextrose 1%).

(Packed in a nut-free environment. No gluten-containing ingredients. Suitable for vegans)

Benefits:

• Unflavoured organic carbohydrate
• About 31g carbohydrate per 500ml at 6%
• Mix into drinks or food
• Very low in sugar

Usage Instructions:

For a drink, add 1 level scoop per 250ml of water (2 scoops for 500ml). Add fruit squash for flavour if you like. Always add powder to water and shake well.

Nutritional Information:

UNNU lists this as the "Organic" flavour of TORQ Energy Drink. It is TORQ Organic Energy (maltodextrin only, no electrolytes).