Hello, it's Chris and Anouck!

Yes - You Are Not An Astronaut - because we shouldn't eat (ultra-processed) space food, we should laugh at ourselves sometimes, and we should look after THIS planet.

During Yanaa's presentation, Chris kept repeating: "You're not an astronaut, so why do you eat like one? "This phrase was put on a "short" list of 200 names, and it stuck!

Yanaa pouches are savoury, real-food sports nutrition made from organic, nutrient-rich ingredients. Think of them as a healthy snack for athletes, providing clean, balanced energy – without sugar spikes or synthetic additives.

Because it’s one-handed, mess-free, and perfect for on-the-go fuelling during a workout. It’s easier to eat while cycling, running, or hiking – with no sticky wrappers or crumbs to deal with.

Most sports snacks – like energy bars or gels – are ultra-processed, overly sweet, and tough on the gut. Yanaa’s pouches are savoury, chef-crafted, and easy to digest — more like real food made for athletes.

Only in the best way. Yes, it comes in a pouch like baby food for convenience, but our recipes are gourmet and adult-level delicious – nutritionally designed for endurance and performance.

Unlike many traditional sports supplements (like processed protein bars or sugary gels), we use only real, whole-food ingredients: pulses, grains, olive oil, herbs, and spices. No preservatives, no added sugar, no unpronounceable stuff.

Through complex carbohydrates and healthy fats – like chickpeas, quinoa, and olive oil – which digest slowly for a steady, long-lasting energy release (no mid-race crashes).

Each pouch provides a blend of important nutrients:

• Plant-based protein
• Complex carbohydrates
• Healthy fats
• Natural fibre
• Vitamins & minerals
• Antioxidants and gut-friendly compounds

Fresh, savoury, and balanced – not too spicy and not too bland. Think herby lemon, mild madras curry, green olive, or mint – all designed to taste great even when your senses are working hard.

Yes! Many of our recipes fit common dietary needs:

• Vegan or vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• Nut-free
• No added sugars or artificial ingredients

(Always check individual pouch labels for specifics.)

It’s a flexible fuel: a snack-sized real-food option for before, during, or after your workout. It’s not a full meal, but it’s more substantial than a typical gel.

From organic farms and trusted suppliers in France, Europe, or a little further afield when necessary (like our quinoa, which travels between France and Bolivia). It's local as much as possible, sustainable, and carefully selected.

Endurance athletes, cyclists, trail runners, triathletes, yogis, weekend hikers, food lovers – anyone who wants real-food energy without the crash. Pro or amateur, if you move, Yanaa’s for you.

Anytime around your workout:

• Before: to top off your energy stores
• During: for steady fuel as you go
• After: to kickstart recovery and stop throwing yourself at the fridge

1 to 2 per hour of moderate activity, or 1 immediately afterwards. We highly recommend taking about one mouthful every 10 minutes from the start of your workout.

Absolutely. It’s real food, not just for workouts. Yanaa is great for travel, lunchboxes, or just healthy snacking – no workout required.

None at all. We rely on natural acidity and a sealed protective atmosphere in the pouch for shelf stability – no synthetic stuff inside. And if you do find sugar in our ingredients list, it’s intended for taste notes rather than energy.

Store your pouches in a cool, dry place. No refrigeration needed until you open them.

14 months unopened. (That’s a lot of shelf-stable performance!)

Yes – once opened, keep it in the fridge and finish it within 24 hours.

Yes. We adhere to strict EU quality and food safety standards at every stage of production (including independent lab tests).

Yanaa contains no banned substances under sports anti-doping rules. However, if you’re competing at an elite level, always check with your governing body to be safe.

The current pouch is a multi-layer design (including aluminum) that protects freshness and shelf life. That type of packaging isn’t easily recyclable yet, but we’re actively working on greener solutions and even exploring pouch return schemes to improve sustainability.

Because sweet fatigue is real. 77% of athletes say traditional sports nutrition products taste awful. Yanaa is for those who want both flavour and function – without the sugar crashes or gagging.

Our approach is food-first, unlike many other sports nutrition products. Our recipes are:

• Developed by a nutritionist-chef (a professional chef with sports nutrition expertise)
• Backed by science and tested by athletes in the field
• Designed for performance and pleasure (fuel that tastes good)
• Plant-forward and planet-conscious

Over 18 months, 50 athletes – from weekend warriors to world champions – tested and refined our recipes. The results? No sugar crashes, no gut issues – just clean energy and surprisingly big smiles.

Yes! We design our products with sustainability in mind. For example, our main ingredients are pulses (like chickpeas, lentils, peas) which improve soil health, use less water and energy to grow, are packed with nutrients and they are cultivated in Provence. In short, it’s fuel that respects the Earth.

Most of our range is 100% plant-based, and all of it is vegetarian. A few recipes include vegetarian ingredients like fromage frais (a type of dairy), but we clearly label each flavor with its dietary status.

Yes – whenever possible we use organic ingredients, sourced locally in France or Europe.

Because your gut is where energy, mood, and immunity start. Constantly fueling with ultra-processed, sugary snacks can wreck your digestion (and overall health). Real food – like Yanaa – nourishes your gut, supporting better energy and well-being from the inside out.

Yanaa currently delivers only to France at the moment. (Sadly, we can’t ship to hotels or P.O. boxes – real addresses only!)

Delivery times vary depending on your location and what’s in your cart. You’ll see a delivery estimate at checkout. If you order multiple items with different availability dates, we’ll usually ship everything together once all items are ready.

Yep! As soon as we ship your order, we’ll email you a tracking link so you can follow your snacks all the way to your door.

You’ll receive a delivery notice with pickup instructions (or options to reschedule). If the package gets returned to us as undeliverable, we’ll refund your order (minus the shipping fees).

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Carte Bancaire (CB), Eurocard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely with SSL encryption.

Your card is charged as soon as you confirm your order (immediately at checkout).

Yes – we never store your full card details. Everything is handled through our certified, secure payment provider.

No snacks until the payment clears! If the payment doesn’t go through, your order will be automatically canceled. And rest assured, we take fraud prevention very seriously.

If your order is unopened and you’re within 14 days of delivery, yes. Just email us first before returning anything.

We cannot accept returns of:

• Items that have been opened or damaged
• Sale/clearance items
• Anything returned more than 14 days after delivery

You do – unless we made a mistake with your order (in that case, we’ll cover the return shipping).

How long do refunds take?

Once we receive the return and inspect it, expect your refund within about 14 days, issued back to your original payment method.

Sorry, no – we allow only one promo code per order. (No stacking of discounts.)

We can’t refund the difference if the discount value exceeds your order total. Choose wisely, snack hero!

Yes! When active, our loyalty/referral program rewards both you and your friends. No spam, no cheating – just shared goodness.

Just the essentials: name, email, shipping address, payment info, and some site activity data (cookies, analytics, etc.).

No. Never. Ever. We value your trust and follow GDPR to the letter.

Absolutely. You have the right to access or delete your personal data – just email us at hello@yanaa.food and we’ll take care of it.

French law. Any disputes would be handled by the courts near our HQ in Annecy, France (although we hope it never comes to that!).

We’ll let you know as soon as possible and do our best to make it right. Some events are out of our control, but keeping you informed isn’t.