General
Yes, all of our products are certified organic by Ecocert Canada.
Each sachet contains 15 servings. Our portions are really big! Each sachet consists of 20g of protein. Everything must be mixed with 350-400ml of water or milk of your choice.
Yes! Nälkä is proudly manufactured in an ultra-modern, pharmaceutical-grade factory, right here in Quebec. Regarding sourcing, we pay particular attention to ensuring that we have as many ingredients as possible from local sources, such as our maple sugar from Quebec. However, there are some of our ingredients that grow in different climates around the world, but we always take care to source from organic farms with sustainable growing practices like our Japanese matcha which is ground using ancestral processes.
One of our strengths, conservation! Nälkä can be kept for more than a year (18 months). The expiration date is printed on the back of the sachets. Please just store them in a dry environment at a temperature between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Nälkä is in love with the planet and the team is aware that it is essential to take care of it. All our bags are recyclable.
We even want to go even further. This is why we are constantly looking for packaging that can offer us the same quality of conservation while being more ecological.
Little secret for you, we are experimenting with biodegradable bags 🤫
Nälkä meal drinks are delicious in all their forms! It's up to you to find how you prefer them.
Here are some tips:
In order to obtain a nice texture, we recommend using 350-400 ml of liquid of your choice. For a creamier texture, we suggest using plant-based milk (oat milk is our favorite). It's up to you to play with the quantity of liquid to give it the texture you want. It is always better to use a blender to obtain a smooth texture instantly.
Product
Nälkä contains 20 grams of protein per serving. Our proteins come from a variety of high-quality plant sources (pea protein, hemp protein, flax) to ensure you get the proper ratios of the nine essential amino acids your body needs to thrive.
Each serving of Nälkä contains 180 calories, which is enough for a lunch or larger snack.
Our goal is to maximize the ratio of calories to satiety by optimizing levels of protein, fiber, and good fats - three key nutrients that help control hunger - so you feel full longer without excess calories. .
We designed Nälkä specifically to keep you full without excess calories, and we do this by optimizing levels of protein (20g), fiber (4g) and healthy fats (3.5g) - three key nutrients that help control hunger. hunger. Plus, with the serving of our delicious Canadian gluten-free oats, you'll be supported for a long time.
Nälkä can be a useful tool if you are trying to lose weight. It's not a silver bullet, but when we formulated Nälkä, our goal was to maximize the ratio of calories to satiety by optimizing levels of protein, fiber and healthy fats - three key nutrients that help control hunger. This means you feel fuller for longer without excess calories.
Another reason why Nälkä could help you lose weight: it's really convenient - just mix it with water or your plant-based drink of choice. The lack of quick but healthy options can be a major barrier to maintaining healthy eating habits that help you lose weight, but keeping a sachet of Nälkä on hand can ensure you're never without an option nutritious.
Nälkä products are different from other types of protein powders and meal replacements in a few key ways:
Nälkä is not just a protein. It's a mixture of protein, fruits and vegetables and oats that offers a quick and complete solution when you don't have time.
Nälkä is of very high quality and contains no preservatives, cheap fillers, artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors. Each ingredient is selected with the aim of supporting key health benefits and/or providing a subtle natural flavor. Not to mention that all our ingredients are organic.
Nälkä really tastes amazing! It's not too sweet and doesn't leave an artificial aftertaste in your mouth. That's because we prioritize quality ingredients and take our customer feedback seriously. It took a lot of trial and error to get the product perfect. Delighting your taste buds is one of our priorities.
The timing really depends on your goals and your daily schedule. Nälkä is ideal in the morning for a convenient, on-the-go lunch. It can also make a quick dinner if you need to get through your work day with minimal distractions, or a convenient late-night supper that won't be too heavy or disrupt your sleep. If you want to use it more strategically, to fuel your workouts, you can consume it as a pre or post workout meal or even as a snack.
Many parents prepare Nälkä meal drinks for their little ones. However, we always advise you to review the ingredient list and nutrition facts table with your pediatrician first.
Remember that the percent Daily Value of nutrients listed on our nutrition label are the recommended intakes for adults, not children. Your pediatrician will be able to guide you on the appropriate nutritional intake for your child, and on the origin of these nutrients.
You should know that Nälkä was designed by a mother, so the health and well-being of mothers is at the heart of our concerns.
We can assure you that we have a very nice community of pregnant women and mothers who consume Nälkä products.
We regularly receive beautiful testimonials from pregnant women filled with energy thanks to their consumption of Nälkä products.
Obviously, we recommend checking with a doctor that all ingredients contained in the products are healthy for mom and baby, as we know that every pregnancy is different.
Nälkä and very appreciated by mothers during breastfeeding. Our drinks offer a healthy, quick and complete alternative for all mothers who are hungry when breastfeeding. Déborah, our co-founder knows what we are talking about! It was during these cravings of a breastfeeding mother that she developed Nälkä to meet her needs to eat healthily and quickly.
However, some ingredients like coffee and matcha should be consumed with caution. Each person's restrictions may vary, so it is best to check with a doctor that all ingredients contained in our meal drinks are safe for mother and child.
Each serving of Nälkä contains only 4-5 grams of sugar, depending on the flavor. Our slightly sweet taste comes from some natural ingredients such as banana and beet juice. We even find maple sugar, in one of our flavors, which is full of antioxidants helping cells to quickly absorb glucose, which gives it a low glycemic index.
Yes! All our products are allergen-free. They contain no eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, shellfish, fish, sesame seeds, soy, sulphites, tree nuts as well as wheat and triticale. Nälkä is free from the most common food allergens.
There is no soy in Nälkä products.
There is no palm oil in Nälkä products.
The stevia leaf extract found in our products is certified organic and is present in very small quantities. Its presence essentially serves to balance the taste.
It is interesting to know that stevia is a plant. It seems that in certain Latin American countries, it has been used in cooking for centuries! Moreover, in several cultures, stevia leaves are used in plant infusions to soften the taste, in cooking and in certain medicinal recipes. Its properties are numerous and it also contains essential nutrients for the human body including vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, proteins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and calcium.
Yes! All our products are gluten-free. The oats used in our meal drinks are certified gluten-free.
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