Santa Madre

At Santa Madre, the name tells you the dose. 30CHO for 30 g of carbohydrates, 100 CAF for 100 mg of caffeine. Handy for planning.

Santa Madre at a glance

Santa Madre is a sports nutrition brand whose products indicate their carbohydrate (CHO) and caffeine (CAF) content in their names. It is known for the high-dose gels in its Unusual range and its Unusual Fuel drink.

Brand profile
Principle	The amount of carbohydrates (CHO) and caffeine (CAF) is in the name
High-dose range	Unusual: 45 and 60 CHO gels, Unusual Fuel
Special feature	Seaweed-based Jelly Bar

How to read a Santa Madre product name

Energy Gel 30CHO OFF CAF: 30 g of carbohydrates, no caffeine. Energy Gel 30CHO 100 CAF: 30 g of carbohydrates and 100 mg of caffeine. Unusual Gel 45CHO: 45 g of carbohydrates in 80 g. Unusual Gel 60CHO: 60 g of carbohydrates in 100 g. You can work out your hourly intake at a glance.

The Unusual range, for high doses

Unusual Gel 45CHO combines carbohydrates in a 1:1 ratio with 200 mg of sodium. According to the brand’s distributors, Unusual Fuel provides 100 g of carbohydrates per 500 ml and 1,000 mg of sodium, in a 1:1 ratio. Combined, gels and drink make it possible to build strategies exceeding 100 g of carbohydrates per hour, best suited to athletes trained to handle this intake.

Which Santa Madre product should you choose?

Energy Gel 30CHO (60 g): OFF CAF lemon, orange, strawberry, neutral . 100 CAF cola, orange, strawberry.
Unusual Gel: 45CHO (80 g) with or without caffeine, 60CHO (100 g) caffeine-free, neutral flavor.
Jelly Bar (45 g): seaweed-based gummies, OFF CAF cola or orange, 100 CAF Lollipop.
Drinks: Unusual Fuel (106 g), Carbofuel Drink 45CHO (832 g or 52 g single serving), Electrolyte Drink (80 g).
Around your workout: Unusual Nitrous, Recovery Drink (800 g).

Santa Madre: product guide
Product	Serving	Carbohydrates	Caffeine
Energy Gel 30CHO OFF CAF	60 g	30 g	no
Energy Gel 30CHO 100 CAF	60 g	30 g	100 mg
Unusual Gel 45CHO OFF CAF	80 g	45 g	no
Unusual Gel 45CHO 100 CAF	80 g	45 g	100 mg
Unusual Gel 60CHO OFF CAF	100 g	60 g	no
Carbofuel Drink 45CHO	52 g single serving	45 g	no

Santa Madre at Nutri-Bay

Boxes of 30 gels and packs of 10 are ideal for high-volume users. For the same numbered naming system, see NeverSecond (C30, C90) or Precision Fuel & Hydration (PF 30, PF 90).

Sources: Farmacia Jiménez, Santa Madre gel guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Madre

What do CHO and CAF mean at Santa Madre?

CHO indicates the grams of carbohydrates (30CHO = 30 g) and CAF means caffeine: OFF CAF means caffeine-free, 100 CAF means 100 mg of caffeine.

What’s the difference between Energy Gel 30CHO and Unusual Gel?

The dose: 30 g of carbohydrates for the Energy Gel (60 g), 45 g or 60 g for the Unusual Gel (80 g and 100 g), designed for very high-dose strategies.

What is Unusual Fuel?

A high-dose sports drink: according to the brand’s distributors, 100 g of carbohydrates per 500 ml and 1,000 mg of sodium, at a 1:1 ratio.

How many carbohydrates per hour with Santa Madre?

It depends on your training. The brand offers formulas exceeding 100 g per hour, intended for athletes accustomed to these intake levels. Gradually increase your intake during training.

What are Jelly Bars made of?

These are 45 g seaweed-based energy chews, with or without caffeine.