TORQ Pre-Race & Climb-Day Meal - Instant Pasta Pouch (100g Carbs)

The TORQ Pre-Race & Climb-Day Meal is a hot instant pasta pouch for the morning of your race, competition or big climbing day. It gives you 100g of carbohydrate and 25g of protein in a light, easy-to-digest meal, so you start fuelled rather than full.

It uses TORQ's 4:1 carb-to-protein formulation with multiple-transportable carbohydrates and under 3g of fat. Add hot water, wait about 10 minutes and eat from the pouch, which makes it handy for early starts in race accommodation, at a campsite or at a venue with no kitchen. TORQ suggests eating it three to four hours before activity where practical, and at least 1.5 hours before you start. Practise with it before ordinary training sessions or climbing days before relying on it for an important event.

Why you'll love it

• Day-of fuelling – 100g of multiple-transportable carbohydrate per pouch
• Protein built in – 25g per serving in a 4:1 carb-to-protein ratio
• Sits light – 1.4–2.4g fat depending on flavour, designed to feel lighter before exercise
• 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: tomato-based pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and pea protein. 152g, 522kcal, 100g carbohydrate, 26g sugars, 25g protein, 2.4g fat, 10g fibre. Vegan
• Creamy Mushroom: skimmed milk powder, mushroom powder, mushroom pieces, onion, garlic and black pepper. 152g, 506kcal, 100g carbohydrate, 26g sugars, 25g protein, 1.4g fat, 4.7g fibre. Vegetarian
• Chilli Non Carne: vegan tomato pasta with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, pea protein, oregano and gently warming chilli. 152g, 522kcal, 100g carbohydrate, 27g sugars, 25g protein, 2.4g fat, 10g fibre. Vegan
• Made from instant pasta, maltodextrin and flavour-specific protein sources, dried to keep it lightweight and portable
• Allergens: all flavours contain durum wheat pasta (gluten); Creamy Mushroom also contains milk. Check the packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information
• Can also be eaten during an ultra-distance event. If you eat it close to the start or mid-event, account for its carbohydrate when planning your gels, drinks and bars
• 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

Who it's for

Climbers, boulderers, runners, cyclists and triathletes at any level who want a reliable pre-session meal on the morning of a competition, long sport or trad day, multi-pitch, alpine start, adventure race or ultra-endurance event.