Yanaa recipes are developed by athletes and a nutritionist chef.
Lemon & Olive Oil Energy Purée, 100 g
Chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil and Camargue salt, brightened with lemon zest.
Yanaa in brief
Yanaa is a French-British endurance nutrition brand, founded in Annecy, that makes organic savory legume purées in France. Its name means “You Are Not An Astronaut.”
| Origin | French-British, founded in Annecy |
|---|---|
| Co-founder | Chris Bellamy, former marketing manager at Salomon |
| Made in | France |
| Specialty | Organic savory legume purées (100 g) |
A reaction to “space-age” nutrition
Yanaa was born out of frustration with ultra-processed sports products. Its founders, including Chris Bellamy, former marketing manager at Salomon, focus on real foods: chickpeas, peas, quinoa, olive oil, and Camargue salt. In terms of nutrition, the Lemon & Olive Oil recipe contains 160 kcal and 9.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g: a savory, high-fat option to pair with carbohydrates during intense efforts.
Which Yanaa purée should you choose?
- Lemon & Olive Oil, the freshest option.
- Mediterranean Olives, with chickpeas and olives.
- Peas & Mint, with quinoa.
- Mild Madras Spices, a mild curry.
Yanaa at Nutri-Bay
For more savory purées, compare with 4ULTRA or Baouw.
Sources: Bike Café, French selection, Centre Commercial, Yanaa Lemon product listing.
Frequently asked questions about Yanaa
It’s the acronym for “You Are Not An Astronaut”: the brand champions sports nutrition made with real food rather than ultra-processed products.
For the Lemon & Olive Oil recipe, 9.8 g of carbohydrates and 160 kcal per 100 g, with 10 g of fat. This is a savory intake, not a substitute for gels.
Yes, the ingredients are organic and plant-based, and the purées are made in France.
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