As you might expect from a fitness-oriented brand, the Torq Supercharged Chilli Non Carne backpacking meal is high in protein (thanks to the added pea protein). There is also added sugar and salt. However, the rest of the ingredients list looks pretty standard, with natural ingredients including mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Although it’s a chilli meal, the carbs come from pasta instead of rice.
Alex Roddie’s Verdict
Overall, although this is from a fitness brand, this meal is worth a look for backpackers, especially if you’re looking for something with added protein- Filling and tasty
- High in protein
- No fill line
- Added sugar
| Quick specs | |
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| Price: £8.95 Weight: 152g Calories: 522 Calories/100g: 343.4 Calories/£1: 58.3 Time to hydrate: 10 minutes Vegan/vegetarian/dairy free/gluten free? vegetarian Allergens: wheat basecampfood.com |
The Torq Supercharged Chilli Non Carne rehydrated in 10 minutes as advised. Texture was average at best, with very small pieces of vegetables, and there wasn’t too much chilli kick. However, it did taste good – quite moreish at the end of a hill day.
One downside is that there is no fill line on the packaging. It just says to add 350–400ml of water. This is fine if you have a pan with markings, but otherwise it’s a pain. Overall, although this is from a fitness brand, this meal is worth a look for backpackers, especially if you’re looking for something with added protein
