TORQ Carb-Load Meal - High-Carb Instant Pasta Pouch (125g Carbs)

The TORQ Carb-Load Meal is a hot instant pasta pouch built for the day before you race, compete or head out on a big objective. One pouch gives you 125g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein, so you can load glycogen without eating your own body weight in bread.

It's TORQ's 5:1 carb-to-protein formulation using multiple-transportable carbohydrates, with under 3g of fat per serving. Add hot water, wait about 10 minutes and eat from the pouch, whether that's at home, in race accommodation, at the venue or at a campsite. TORQ is clear that one pouch isn't a complete carb-loading strategy on its own: use it as part of a wider high-carbohydrate diet in the 24 hours before longer events, since stored glycogen is an important energy source during sustained exercise.

Why you'll love it

• Proper carb loading – 125g of multiple-transportable carbohydrate per pouch
• Protein alongside – 25g per serving in a 5:1 carb-to-protein ratio
• Light on fat – 1.4–2.4g depending on flavour, so it's concentrated carbohydrate rather than a heavy dinner
• Ready in about 10 minutes – just add hot water
• Vegan options – Tomato & Basil and Chilli Non Carne are vegan; Creamy Mushroom is vegetarian

Good to know

• Tomato & Basil: rich tomato and basil sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs and pea protein. 178g, 623kcal, 125g carbohydrate, 25g protein, 2.4g fat, 10g fibre. Vegan
• Creamy Mushroom: skimmed milk powder, mushroom powder, mushroom pieces, onion, garlic and black pepper. 171g, 607kcal, 125g carbohydrate, 25g protein, 1.4g fat, 4.8g fibre. Vegetarian
• Chilli Non Carne: tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, pea protein, herbs and a gentle chilli seasoning. 178g, 623kcal, 125g carbohydrate, 25g protein, 2.4g fat, 10g fibre. Vegan
• Made from instant pasta, maltodextrin and dried flavour-specific ingredients, so it keeps its flavour and nutrients, stays portable and needs only hot water
• Allergens: all flavours contain durum wheat pasta (gluten); Creamy Mushroom also contains milk. Check the packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information
• How to use: tear open the top, add the recommended amount of hot water, stir well into the edges and bottom, leave for about 10 minutes, stir again and eat. Drink plenty of water alongside increased carbohydrate intake

Who it's for

Climbers, boulderers, runners, cyclists and triathletes of any level carb-loading in the 24 hours before a competition, long sport day, multi-pitch or alpine route, mountain day, adventure race or multi-day event. Eat it the day before, not the morning of.