When is the 60CHO gel the right choice?

For long efforts — Santa Madre says over 3 hours — with a high carbohydrate intake. With 60 g in one 70 ml gel it claims an energy supply close to 80 minutes, as much as two of its 30CHO gels. It is caffeine-free.

Unusual Gel 60CHO or 45CHO?

The 60CHO is the bigger dose (60 g, 70 ml) at a 1:0.8 ratio from four carbohydrates, caffeine-free only. The 45CHO is a smaller, very liquid 1:1 gel with a caffeinated version, which Santa Madre recommends for running, trail and high-intensity events. Both carry 200 mg of sodium.

What do Santa Madre’s ratios (1:0.5, 1:0.8, 1:1) mean?

They are the proportion of glucose-type carbohydrate to fructose. Glucose and fructose cross the gut through different transporters, so mixing them lets you absorb more per hour. Santa Madre uses 1:0.5 for everyday products (up to 90–100 g/h), 1:0.8 in the 60CHO gel and 1:1 in its UNUSUAL range for 90–100+ g/h strategies.

Can I take 90–100 g of carbohydrate per hour straight away?

Santa Madre says no: high-carbohydrate strategies need an adaptation period — training the digestive system to work during exercise. Build up the amount per hour in training before trying it in a race.

SANTA MADRE UNUSUAL GEL 60CHO

NEUTRAL/LEMON

€4,90

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The essentials

Best for

Ultra-distance
Long gran fondos
100+ g/h strategies

SANTA MADRE UNUSUAL GEL 60CHO - NEUTRAL/LEMON

Technologies

Specifications

Carbohydrate per gel	60 g
Ratio (glucose:fructose)	1:0.8
Sodium	200 mg per gel
Caffeine	none
Gel	70 ml (100 g)
Format	box of 12 gels
Carbohydrates	fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose, isomaltulose
Dietary	Vegan · gluten-, lactose- and palm-oil-free (Santa Madre)

Ratio 1:0.8 · four carbohydrates

Used in the 60CHO gel: fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose and isomaltulose in a 1:0.8 ratio, which Santa Madre says puts more of the load on the GLUT5 transporter than most gels and gives sequential absorption, for strategies that can exceed 100 g per hour.

Refreshing System

Santa Madre’s “Refresh” technology in its gels leaves a refreshing sensation on the palate that, it says, helps the body’s thermoregulation — which is why it recommends these gels especially in hot weather.

Low-density liquid gel

Santa Madre’s gels are made “under liquid technology”: a thin, low-density gel that is easy to take while working hard.

Vegan, gluten-, lactose- and palm-oil-free

Santa Madre’s data sheets list this line as 100 % vegan and free of gluten, lactose and palm oil.

Format 1 UNIT BOX 12 UNITS

Description

The SANTA MADRE UNUSUAL GEL 60CHO - NEUTRAL/LEMON is a nutrition gel designed for endurance athletes and cyclists. It is formulated to provide a concentrated source of carbohydrates during prolonged physical activity. This product is suitable for use before, during, or after intense exercise sessions to support energy needs.

Contains 60 grams of carbohydrates per serving
Neutral and lemon flavor options
Designed for rapid absorption and energy delivery
Suitable for endurance sports such as cycling and running
Packaged in single-use gel sachets
Free from artificial colors and preservatives
Can be consumed without water
Produced by SANTA MADRE

Nutrition gels are commonly used by athletes to maintain carbohydrate intake during extended periods of exercise, helping to delay fatigue and support performance.

Available Variants:

1 UNIT: 8437022569178
BOX 12 UNITS: