TORQ Energy Gel

30 g carbs per 1 gel (45 g) · 2:1 maltodextrin:fructose. Graded for five standard jobs below — the same product fits some jobs and not others.

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Job fit

Energy Gel works when the job is Marathon, 70.3, IRONMAN, Century / gran fondo, Ultra.

Marathon
3.5 h · race · target 80 g/h → 2.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 2.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not statedℹ ~200 ml water per gel
70.3
5.5 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not statedℹ ~200 ml water per gel
IRONMAN
12 h · race · target 90 g/h → 3/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 3/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not statedℹ ~200 ml water per gel
Century / gran fondo
5 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 2.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 2.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not statedℹ ~200 ml water per gel
Ultra
10 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 2.7/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 2.7/h · easy to carryℹ caffeine not statedℹ sodium not statedℹ ~200 ml water per gel

Grades: A–E from absorption (35 %), gut (30 %), practicality (15 %), caffeine (10 %) and your preferences (10 %); a ✗ on absorption or gut caps at C. Sodium and tonicity are shown as ℹ and never change the grade.

What is in it

Label facts, not a score. Apply your own preferences in the checker.

Format
Gel
Unit
1 gel (45 g)
Carbohydrate
30 g
Carb sources (label order)
maltodextrin, fructose
Glucose:fructose
2:1 maltodextrin:fructose · ~33 % fructose (declared)
Sodium
not stated
Potassium
not stated
Caffeine
not stated
Protein / fat / fibre
not stated / not stated / not stated
Sugar alcohols
none listed
Sweeteners
none listed
Allergens
not stated
Vegan / gluten-free
vegan / gluten-free
Batch-tested
not stated
Tonicity
hypertonic

Ingredients (label): maltodextrin 43 %, water, fructose 21 %, citric acid, electrolytes (sodium chloride, calcium lactate, potassium chloride, magnesium carbonate), natural flavouring, potassium sorbate. Sodium per gel is on the pack but not readable from the page checked. The caffeinated gel is a separate product. Vegan / gluten-free per the brand's listings.

From the manufacturer's page, checked 2026-09-18 · source. Labels change; read the pack. Not medical advice; not affiliated with the brand.

How many TORQ Energy Gel per hour do I need?

At 30 g carbs per 1 gel (45 g): about 2 per hour for 60 g/h and 3 per hour for 90 g/h. Use the fuel checker to set your own job.

Is TORQ Energy Gel dual-source (glucose and fructose)?

Yes — 2:1 maltodextrin:fructose (declared), about 33 % fructose, which is in the range that absorbs at 90 g/h and beyond.

Does TORQ Energy Gel contain caffeine?

Caffeine is not stated on the source we checked — read the pack.

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