FAQ
Protein Beverages
Yes, all of our products are certified organic by Ecocert Canada.
Each pouch contains 15 servings — and our servings are generously sized! Each serving provides 20 g of protein and should be mixed with 350–400 ml of water or the milk of your choice.
Yes! Nälkä is proudly made in a state-of-the-art, pharmaceutical-grade facility right here in Quebec.
When it comes to sourcing, we place great importance on using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, such as our Quebec maple sugar. That said, some of our ingredients grow in different climates around the world. In those cases, we are committed to sourcing from organic farms that follow sustainable farming practices — like our Japanese matcha, which is stone-ground using traditional, time-honored methods.
One of our strengths is shelf life! Nälkä keeps for over a year (18 months). The expiration date is printed on the back of each pouch. Simply store the pouches in a dry environment at a temperature between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Nälkä cares deeply about the planet, and our team understands how essential it is to protect it. All of our pouches are recyclable.
We’re also committed to going even further — which is why we’re constantly exploring packaging options that offer the same level of product preservation while being even more environmentally friendly.
Nälkä meal beverages are delicious in every form — it’s up to you to find how you enjoy them most!
Here are a few tips:
- To achieve a smooth, well-balanced texture, we recommend using 350–400 ml of the liquid of your choice.
- For a creamier consistency, we suggest using a plant-based milk (oat milk is our favorite!). Feel free to adjust the liquid quantity to reach your desired texture.
- For the smoothest, most velvety result, using a blender is always recommended for instant creaminess.
Nälkä contains 20 grams of protein per serving. Our protein comes from a variety of high-quality plant-based sources (pea, hemp, and flax proteins), ensuring the proper balance of the nine essential amino acids your body needs to thrive.
Each serving of Nälkä contains 180 calories, which is ideal for breakfast or a more substantial snack.
Our goal is to maximize the calorie-to-satiety ratio by optimizing levels of protein, fiber, and healthy fats — three key nutrients that help control hunger — so you feel fuller for longer without excess calories.
We designed Nälkä specifically to keep you full without excess calories by optimizing levels of protein (20 g), fiber (4 g), and healthy fats (3.5 g) — three key nutrients that help control hunger. In addition, our serving of delicious Canadian gluten-free oats helps keep you satisfied for longer.
Nälkä can be a helpful tool if you’re trying to lose weight. It’s not a miracle solution, but when we formulated Nälkä, our goal was to maximize the calorie-to-satiety ratio by optimizing levels of protein, fiber, and healthy fats — three key nutrients that help control hunger. This helps you feel fuller for longer without excess calories.
Another reason Nälkä may support weight loss is its convenience — simply blend it with water or the plant-based beverage of your choice. The lack of quick yet healthy options can be a major barrier to maintaining eating habits that support weight loss, but keeping a pouch of Nälkä on hand helps ensure you’re never without a nutritious option.
Nälkä products stand apart from other protein powders and meal replacements in a few key ways.
Nälkä isn’t just a protein powder. It’s a thoughtfully crafted blend of protein, fruits, vegetables, and oats that delivers a quick, complete solution when time is limited.
Nälkä is made to the highest standards and contains no preservatives, cheap fillers, artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavorings. Every ingredient is carefully selected to support key health benefits and/or deliver a subtle, natural taste — and all of our ingredients are organic.
And most importantly, Nälkä tastes incredible. It’s not overly sweet and leaves no artificial aftertaste. That’s because we prioritize ingredient quality and take customer feedback seriously. It took extensive testing and refinement to create the perfect product, and the happiness of your taste buds is one of our top priorities.
The best time really depends on your goals and daily schedule. Nälkä is ideal in the morning as a convenient, on-the-go breakfast. It can also work as a quick lunch when you need to get through your workday with minimal distractions, or as a light late-evening dinner that won’t feel too heavy or interfere with sleep. If you want to use it more strategically to support your workouts, Nälkä can be enjoyed as a pre- or post-workout meal, or even as a snack.
Many parents prepare Nälkä meal beverages for their children. However, we always recommend reviewing the ingredient list and nutrition facts panel with your pediatrician first.
Keep in mind that the percentage Daily Values shown on our nutrition label are based on recommended intakes for adults, not children. Your pediatrician will be able to guide you on appropriate nutrient intakes for your child and the best sources for those nutrients.
It’s important to note that Nälkä was designed by a mom, so the health and well-being of mothers are at the heart of our priorities.
We can also share that we have a strong community of pregnant women and moms who enjoy Nälkä products.
Nälkä is very popular among breastfeeding moms. Our beverages offer a healthy, quick, and complete alternative for moms who often feel extra hungry while nursing. Déborah, our co-founder, knows this firsthand — it was during those breastfeeding cravings that she developed Nälkä to meet her own need for fast, nourishing meals.
That said, certain ingredients such as coffee and matcha should be consumed in moderation. Individual sensitivities and recommendations can vary, so we always suggest checking with a healthcare professional to ensure that all ingredients in our meal beverages are safe for both mother and baby.
Each serving of Nälkä contains only 4–5 grams of sugar, depending on the flavour. Our lightly sweet taste comes from natural ingredients such as banana and beet juice. One of our flavours also includes maple sugar, which is rich in antioxidants that help cells absorb glucose more efficiently, giving it a lower glycemic index.
Yes! All of our products are free from allergens. They contain no eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, mollusks and crustaceans, fish, sesame seeds, soy, sulfites, tree nuts, wheat, or triticale. Nälkä is free from the most common food allergens.
There is no soy in our products.
There is no palm oil in our products.
The stevia leaf extract used in our products is certified organic and present in very small amounts. Its purpose is primarily to balance flavour.
It’s worth noting that stevia is a plant that has been used for centuries in cooking in some Latin American countries. In many cultures, stevia leaves are added to herbal infusions to naturally sweeten them, used in cooking, and included in certain traditional remedies. Stevia is known for its many properties and also contains nutrients such as vitamins A and C, zinc, protein, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
Yes! All of our products are gluten-free. The oats used in our meal beverages are certified gluten-free.
Shipping
Shipping is free on orders over $90. Otherwise, shipping costs are $9.99.
Shipping takes between 2 and 5 business days. Delivery times may vary during sale periods.
Yes — unfortunately, at this time we do not ship outside of Canada.
Guarantee & Returns
Yes! If you’re not 100% satisfied with your protein beverages for any reason, you may return them within 30 days of the delivery date — even if they’ve been opened and/or used.
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You have 30 days from the date of receipt to return a new, unused shaker that is sealed and in its original packaging
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With our 30-day satisfaction guarantee on protein beverages, if your pouch has already been opened and you’d like to exchange it, no problem — we’ll issue a store credit so you can purchase another flavour.
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