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TORQ are experts in hydration. Use these gel sachets to maintain glycogen stores and avoid the dreaded 'bonk' while cycling or 'hitting the wall' while running.
TORQ says:
Directly as a result of the resounding success of last year’s Cola Caffeine Energy Drink launch, for the first time ever, we’ve formulated an Energy Gel to match.
Loaded with 89mg of caffeine from natural guarana and energy-charged with our research-proven 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose formulation, this gel performs flawlessly, as you’d expect any product from TORQ to. Described by those lucky enough to sample it ahead of its launch as ‘cola bottles syrup’ referring to the chewy sweets, how could you possibly resist?
Our NEW Cola Caffeine Energy Gel completes a range of 4 TORQ Gels with natural guarana, which include Forest Fruits, Banoffee and Caramel Latte (the only energy gel in the world to be made with real coffee). All TORQ gels also contain five key electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium).
This product has been carefully formulated to deliver TORQ’s unique blend of multiple-transportable carbohydrates and electrolytes to the working muscles extremely quickly and efficiently using research-proven 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose technology and all 5 key electrolytes.
This gel also contains 89mg of natural caffeine delivered via Guarana Extract. Caffeine has been found to increase alertness, mental agility, muscle function and assist the fat-burning process among other benefits.
Each TORQ gel (whether caffeinated or not) provides 30 grams of multiple-transportable carbohydrates (1 TORQ Unit), which is a significantly greater concentration than many brands on the market today featured in larger heavier packages. For optimal performances, our TORQ Fuelling System recommends consuming 2-3 TORQ Units per hour which can be achieved through consuming a variety of fuelling products. Consuming a TORQ Gel is simply one method of ingesting a TORQ Unit.
The higher your perspiration rates, the more TORQ Energy Drink you will need to consume relative to our more concentrated fuelling units – TORQ Gels, TORQ Bars and TORQ Chews. All of our fuelling products are optimised with multiple-transportable carbohydrates, the only difference between them is the texture; Smooth, Soft or Chewy.
Our Verdict
TORQ have stood the test of time in the hydration and energy market, whilst many other brands have come and gone. Their years of experience have allowed them to develop highly effective products that really do work.
As a company, TORQ focus on using the highest-quality ingredients they can and they also put a lot into scrutinising their production methods. This means you are getting products that are amazing at helping you keep going on the hill, without any dodgy unethical ingredients or practises going into their manufacture.
They're also conscious about the effects their products and packaging have on the environment and do a lot of research into ways to lessen their impact.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- With Guarana (89mg Caffeine)
- 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose
- Multiple Transportable Carbohydrates
- Contains 5 key electrolytes
- Silky Smooth Texture
- Part of the TORQ Fuelling System
Specifications
- Weight per sachet: 48g
| per 100g dry | per 45g serve | |
| Energy (kJ) | 1093 | 492 |
| Energy (kcal) | 257 | 116 |
| Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| of which saturates (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 64 | 29 |
| of which sugars (g) | 25 | 11 |
| Fibre (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Salt (g) | 0.30 | 0.14 |
| Chloride (mg) | 220 | 99 |
| Sodium (mg) | 109 | 49 |
| Potassium (mg) | 54 | 24 |
| Calcium (mg) | 14 | 6 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 2.4 | 1 |
| Caffeine (mg) | 198 | 89 |
Material & Construction
- Ingredients: Maltodextrin (43%), Water, Fructose (22%), Guarana Extract (0.9%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavouring (0.4%), Acid (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).
