yfood's ready-to-drink meals fall under the "Smart Food" category – a new category of food with a complete nutrient profile that can be consumed quickly and easily at any time. Our products are the result of the interplay between nutritional science and technology. The drinks enable people to consume a balanced diet anytime and anywhere. Smart Food is something bigger than other food trends or categories such as Functional Food, classic ready meals or protein drinks, because it is convenient, healthy, tasty and sustainable.

Well, of course! Our products are designed to satisfy your hunger to different extents, based on their calorie content. For example, our bars are intended as a snack to keep you going between meals, whereas our ready-to-drink meals and shakes can keep you full for up to several hours. And, most importantly, without placing any stress on the digestive system. Please note that satiation levels depend on individual physiological factors, such as height, activity level and sensitivity.

Good to know: In collaboration with the University of Lübeck, we conducted scientific research on the satiety effects of our products compared to traditional convenience foods. The findings revealed that our ready-to-drink meals resulted in a significantly stronger feeling of satiety than, for instance, a burger or Caesar salad, while also offering a more complete nutrient profile.

yfood is made for those situations when you don't have access to fresh and healthy meals. It can be consumed at any time of the day – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack to keep you going throughout the day. We recommend a mindful consumption of yfood consciously as part of a balanced and varied diet, alongside fresh, high-quality produce. Be mindful of your personal physiological needs, such as weight, height, and activity level. It's crucial to note that yfood is not meant to fully replace traditional meals – maintaining a diverse and varied diet with fresh, high-quality foods is as important as the social and cultural experiences of eating with others.

In a nutshell: no. You don't have to refrigerate our products. But here's a tip: since our drinks and shakes still taste better chilled, it's best to refrigerate them before enjoying them! Once opened, please refrigerate our drinks and consume within 24 hours.

All yfood drinks (Classic and Vegan) have a shelf life of 12 months from the time of production. To achieve this, we have been collaborating with experienced food technologists for a long time. The best news is that we do not use preservatives in our complex high-tech manufacturing process.

The yfood Classic Powder has a shelf life of 10 months from the time of production, whilst the Vegan Powder has a shelf life of 6 months.

On the other hand, our Fruity range only has a shelf life of 5 months from the time of production due to its special composition.

Our bars also have a shelf life of 12 months from the time of production.

It is important for us to take a stand against the waste of resources and food. That is why we also sell products that no longer have their full shelf life. Of course, we always ensure that products that are about to expire are not sold. (We guarantee a minimum shelf life of at least one month.)