Prepare for Race Day or Climb Day with Something Sweet

TORQ Carb-Load Dessert is a hot, energy-enriched semolina dessert designed to support carbohydrate loading on the day before an endurance race, climbing competition or demanding outdoor challenge.

Each single-serving pouch provides 125g of multiple-transportable carbohydrates and 25g of vegetarian protein in TORQ’s precise 5:1 carbohydrate-to-protein formulation. With only 1.3g of fat per serving, it delivers concentrated carbohydrate without the bulk of a large conventional meal.

Simply add hot water and wait approximately three minutes. The self-contained pouch makes it convenient for race accommodation, climbing trips, campsites and event venues where cooking facilities may be limited.

Why You’ll Love It

125g carbohydrate per serving – Supports carbohydrate loading before demanding activity
25g vegetarian protein – Provides a substantial serving of protein
5:1 carbohydrate-to-protein ratio – Purpose-built carb-load formulation
611 functional calories – Concentrated energy in a portable serving
Only 1.3g fat – High-carbohydrate nutrition without a high-fat recipe
Hot semolina dessert – A sweet alternative to savoury carb-load meals
Ready in approximately 3 minutes – Quick preparation with hot water
Single-serving pouch – Convenient for races, climbing trips and travel
Three dessert-inspired flavours – Choose from apple, rhubarb or cherry
Suitable for vegetarians – All three flavour options are vegetarian

Built for the Day Before a Race or Climbing Challenge

TORQ Carb-Load products are designed to be consumed during the day before a major endurance event or challenge.

The desserts provide a practical way to increase carbohydrate intake without having to consume large volumes of ordinary food. They can be used alongside TORQ Carb-Load Meals and other carbohydrate-rich foods as part of a wider pre-event nutrition plan.

Ideal before:

Running races
Cycling events
Triathlon
Climbing competitions
Bouldering competitions
Long sport-climbing days
Trad-climbing trips
Multi-pitch climbing
Alpine objectives
Long mountain days
Adventure races
Endurance challenges

Choose Your Flavour

Apple Crumble

A warming semolina dessert served with a rich apple-crumble-flavoured sauce.

Serving size: 186g
Energy: 611kcal
Carbohydrate: 125g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 1.3g
Sugars: 50g
Fibre: 2.1g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians

Rhubarb & Custard

A classic rhubarb-and-custard-flavoured sauce combined with TORQ’s hot, protein-fortified semolina dessert.

Serving size: 186g
Energy: 611kcal
Carbohydrate: 125g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 1.3g
Sugars: 50g
Fibre: 2.1g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians

Cherry Bakewell

A sweet cherry-Bakewell-flavoured sauce served with creamy hot semolina.

Serving size: 186g
Energy: 611kcal
Carbohydrate: 125g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 1.3g
Sugars: 50g
Fibre: 2.1g
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians

Performance-Focused Formulation

Each TORQ Carb-Load Dessert combines skimmed milk powder, durum-wheat semolina, maltodextrin, sugar and a flavour-specific TORQ Gel sauce.

All three flavours share the same core nutritional profile, providing 125g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein per pouch. TORQ produces its Performance Foods from dried ingredients to keep them portable while minimising unnecessary processing.

Specifications

Brand: TORQ
Product: Carb-Load Dessert
Product Type: Hot performance semolina dessert
Pack Size: 1 single-serving pouch
Serving Weight: 186g
Flavours: Apple Crumble, Rhubarb & Custard or Cherry Bakewell
Carbohydrate: 125g per pouch
Protein: 25g per pouch
Carbohydrate-to-Protein Ratio: 5:1
Energy: 611kcal per pouch
Fat: 1.3g per pouch
Preparation: Add hot water
Preparation Time: Approximately 3 minutes
Recommended Use: The day before a race, climb or endurance challenge
Dietary Information: Suitable for vegetarians

Allergy Information

Contains milk and durum wheat, and therefore contains gluten.

Always check the individual packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information before consumption.

How to Use

Tear open the top of the pouch and add the quantity of hot water stated on the packaging.

Stir thoroughly, making sure the water reaches the ingredients around the edges and bottom of the pouch. Leave for approximately three minutes, stir again and enjoy directly from the pack.

Use during the day before your race, climbing competition or endurance challenge as part of your wider carbohydrate-loading plan.