Torq Energy Gel 15 x 45g – Cherry Bakewell

Multiple Transportable CarbohydratesPart of the TORQ Fuelling SystemContains 5 key electrolytesSilky smooth textureCaffeinated OptionsThis 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. It also goes without saying that our flavour profiles are innovative to say the least and our reputation precedes us in this respect. TORQ Gel forms part of the TORQ Fuelling System, so can be used alongside TORQ€™s energy drinks, bars and chews to fuel optimal performances. Please take the time to read about the TORQ Fuelling System and ensure that you get the most out of this product.Each TORQ gel 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. The TORQ Fuelling System suggests consuming 2-3 TORQ Units per hour by taking on board our energy drink (TORQ Energy) along with the other more concentrated TORQ Units displayed in the table below, of which the TORQ Gel is one. The higher your perspiration rates, the more TORQ Energy you will need to consume relative to our concentrated fuelling units and when perspiration rates are lower, more concentrated TORQ Units should be consumed and less energy drink. The choice of which concentrated TORQ Units to consume is entirely yours. TORQ Gel, TORQ Bar and TORQ Chew are all optimised with multiple-transportable carbohydrates, so the only difference between them is the texture; Smooth, Soft or Chewy. Again, this interaction between TORQ€™s fuelling products is explained fully HERE and we also discuss this in more detail later on this page.The TORQ Fuelling System area of this website clearly explains how TORQ Gel works alongside TORQ€™s other fuelling products (TORQ Energy, TORQ Bar and TORQ Chew). TORQ Gel represents the fastest possible method of consuming 30 grams of carbohydrate (1 TORQ Unit), so is suitable for use at all exercise intensities and is especially favoured during high intensity racing or training when heavy breathing makes consuming a TORQ Bar or TORQ Chew more difficult. For these reasons, we advise combining TORQ Energy Drink with TORQ Energy Gels during higher intensity racing and factor in TORQ Bars and TORQ Chews over the longer distances/lower intensities for variety. Of course, the beauty of the TORQ Fuelling System is that the choice is yours and we accept that everyone has different preferences.Multiple-Transportable Carbohydrates:TORQ Gel utilises a 2:1 blend of glucose-derivatives and fructose founded on a now substantial body of peer-reviewed published research (see bottom of this page for details). The carbohydrate sources for TORQ Gel come from an extremely low osmolality maize-derived maltodextrin (a long chain glucose derivative) and fructose. This dual-delivery carbohydrate formulation has been proven beyond doubt to supply energy faster than any other combination of carbohydrates or single carbohydrate source formulations. Take a look at the two very short movie clips below, which demonstrate how 2:1 Glucose-Derivatives:Fructose deliver over 40% more carbohydrate to the blood per hour than single glucose sources (the next best option).Hypertonicity:The concentrated high grade, low osmolality maltodextrin used by TORQ, pitches TORQ Gel€™s tonicity firmly into the hypertonic zone, meaning that the product has been optimised to prioritise fuel delivery over fluid supply. This, in combination with the unique integration of multiple-transportable carbohydrates (as explained above) and its smooth, easy to swallow texture, makes TORQ Gel highly potent and the fastest delivering fuel source on the market today. The TORQ Fuelling System outlines how TORQ Gels should be used in combination with our other fuelling products, so please take the time to read this section of the website. Click HERE if you haven€™t done so already. TORQ Gel will not satisfy your hydration requirements (no gel on the market will for that matter), so it is vital that you use this product in conjunction with TORQ Energy or TORQ Hypotonic to ensure optimal physical performance. As the TORQ Fuelling System confirms, there may be high perspiration situations, where the intake of TORQ Gel units should be limited in favour of TORQ Energy consumption to address the body€™s fluid and electrolyte requirements. On the other hand, in low perspiration environments, TORQ Gel and our other concentrated TORQ Units (TORQ Bar and TORQ Chew) should represent a more significant proportion of your fuel intake. As long as 2-3 TORQ Units per hour is maintained in every scenario, fuelling will be optimal, you just need to drink more of your fuelling units if perspiration rates are high and less when lower. TORQ do produce a hypotonic product, which prioritises fluid delivery over fuel supply and not surprisingly it€™s called TORQ Hypotonic. This product has ultimately been designed for situations where perspiration rates are exceptionally high and fuel delivery is less important (high perspiration rates during sessions lasting less than 1 hour), but it can be used as part of the TORQ Fuelling System for longer duration efforts, it just necessitates a higher consumption of TORQ Gel, Bar or Chew TORQ Units than would be necessary if using TORQ Energy as a hydration source. For further information on TORQ Hypotonic, click HERE.Electrolytes:TORQ Gel contains Sodium, Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium to replace the 5 electrolytes lost through perspiration. These salts maintain homeostasis within the body, allow it to hold onto water and preserve muscle function. Some brands do not include all of these electrolytes in their formulations, or run them at lower levels than they should €“ some include none at all.Guarana:We have 6 gels which are caffeine-free, but the Forest Fruits and Banoffee gels both contain 89mg of caffeine delivered via natural guarana. Caffeine is a psychological stimulant, so aids concentration when extra help is needed. Caffeine consumption during exercise can help to lubricate the central nervous system to increase muscular power and efficiency as well as mobilising fat as a fuel source, helping to spare glycogen (your carbohydrate reserves).Natural Flavours and No Colours:Under exercise stress, digestion is affected as blood is diverted to the working muscles and any solutes added to a product will raise its osmolality unnecessarily making it harder to digest, so irrespective of the health debate surrounding the consumption of artificial ingredients, during exercise is certainly not the time to take them. Therefore, we only use natural flavours that the body can recognise and break down easily and we don€™t use colours (artificial or natural), because they simply don€™t need to be in the product.No Artificial Sweeteners:For the same reasons as highlighted above, we don€™t believe in the use of artificial sweeteners like Aspatame, Acsulfame-K, Saccharine and Sucralose. These artificial sweeteners are 100€™s of times sweeter than sugar and Aspartame/Acsulfame-K are particularly controversial with regard to long-term health. They offer no performance benefit at all and our stance is the same with these as with colours and preservatives €“ if they don€™t need to be included in our formulations for functional reasons, why include them?Litter-Free Tip:The tips of gel packs are easy to lose whilst opening and they litter the countryside. Keeping the tip of the gel tube attached to the rest of the packaging ensures that it doesn€™t get dropped and makes it easy for you to transport home with the rest of the packaging. A litter-free countryside is very important to us at TORQ. Please take your litter home or dispose of it responsibly.The research is clear, fuelling with carbohydrate and ensuring that you consume a Recovery Drink immediately after exercise will not only boost performance and assist in the overall recovery process, but it will also support your immune system, leaving you less vulnerable to infection.According to research by Gleeson and Bishop (2000) carbohydrate becomes an important fuel for the immune system cells which can increase tenfold during and post exercise when compared with resting conditions. These immune system cells are boosted by the body to help immunity at this vulnerable time and Carbohydrate supports their effectiveness. Also, according to Cupps and Fauci (1982) cortisol, a stress hormone that is linked to immunosuppression, is inhibited by the presence of Carbohydrate.Ed Burke (2002) dedicates 2 pages of his book €˜Serious Cycling€™ to the role that fuelling with carbohydrate during exercise plays in strengthening the immune system. Talking of researcher Dr Nieman, he says:€œOur research shows that sports drinks not only provide carbohydrate energy during exercise, but support the link between sports drinks and less stress on the immune system. Carbohydrate drinks of about 6 to 10% carbohydrate (TORQ Energy Drink is within this range) will not eliminate the stress of cycling, but our research and work of others show they can reduce the increase of several by-products of stress and hard exercise.€In cooler conditions, when drinking an energy drink is less desirable, as our Fuelling System suggests, carbohydrate can be delivered in more appropriate concentrated forms like our Energy Gels, Energy Bars and Energy Chews.All of this points to ensuring that you maintain good fuelling practices and that you feed immediately with Carbohydrate immediately after exercise. TORQ Recovery Drink provides this carbohydrate, along with a potent dose of Glutamine, which has also been found to assist and support the immune system following exercise.If you are interested in learning more, we have created the definitive guide to help you understand what your immune system is, how it works, how to strengthen it and how to fight infection effectively should your immune defences be breached. Click HERE for further information.Nutritional Information for all flavours of TORQ Energy Gel are supplied under this tab.Non-Caffeinated FlavoursApple CrumbleIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesBlack Cherry YoghurtIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesCherry BakewellIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4841077Energy (Kcal)114254Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.563.4of which sugars (g)11.325.2Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)55123Chloride (mg)96214Potassium (mg)2454Calcium (mg)512Magnesium (mg)12Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesLemon DrizzleIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4851077Energy (Kcal)114253Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.563.3of which sugars (g)11.325.2Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)55123Chloride (mg)96214Potassium (mg)2454Calcium (mg)512Magnesium (mg)12Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesOrange & BananaIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesRaspberry RippleIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesRhubarb & CustardIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesStrawberry YoghurtIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4761065Energy (Kcal)114255Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)28.863.9of which sugars (g)9.621.3Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesSummer ShandyIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 43%), Mosaic Pale Ale (Gluten), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavour (0.1%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)5131140Energy (Kcal)121268Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)29.265.0of which sugars (g)10.924.2Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50110Chloride (mg)108240Potassium (mg)3577Calcium (mg)4396Magnesium (mg)716Allergy Information: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Contains Gluten.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for VegansCaffeinated FlavoursCaramel LatteIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 41.5%), Real Coffee (34%) (Water, Ground Coffee), Fructose (19%), Natural Guarana Extract (0.9%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavouring (0.2%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Citric Acid.per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4781045Energy (Kcal)112250Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)2862.2of which sugars (g)9.320.7Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Caffeine (mg)89198Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for Vegans // Contains high levels of CaffeineTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesBanoffeeIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 41.5%), Water, Fructose (20.7%), Natural Guarana Extract (1.8%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavours (0.33%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Citric Acid.per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4781045Energy (Kcal)112250Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)2862.2of which sugars (g)9.320.7Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Caffeine (mg)89198Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for Vegans // Contains high levels of CaffeineTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesForest FruitsIngredients: Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers 41.5%), Water, Fructose (20.7%), Natural Guarana Extract (1.8%), Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Flavours (0.33%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Citric Acid.per 45g servingper 100gEnergy (kJ)4781045Energy (Kcal)112250Fat (g)00of which saturates (g)00Carbohydrates (g)2862.2of which sugars (g)9.320.7Fibre (g)00Protein (g)00Sodium (mg)50111Chloride (mg)85.5190Potassium (mg)11.525.7Calcium (mg)4.510.1Magnesium (mg)12.3Caffeine (mg)89198Allergy Information: No allergens. No gluten containing ingredients used.No Colours // No Artificial Sweeteners // Natural Flavouring // Wheat-Free // Dairy-Free // Suitable for Vegans // Contains high levels of CaffeineTested under ISO 17025 for the presence of prohibited substancesTORQ Gel is available in single 45g tubes, Boxes of 15 (15 X 45g) and Boxes of 30 (30 X 45g). Each TORQ Gel contains 30g of carbohydrate: