Once again, I’m back to re-write the best Mana review there is. This is one of my favourite meal replacements brands, and they have some of the best “daily-drivers”. Without a doubt, Mana shakes are some of the best meal replacements for regular consumption, in both Europe and the US.

Mana is one of the original brands in the Old Continent. Initially, it took inspiration from Soylent’s old formula and success; and brought it to Europe.

However, it has since paved its own path, and Mana’s meal replacement have become a staple in Europe (and now also available in the US). They offer low carb meal replacement shakes, based on scientific evidence, and provide the most complete nutrition they can.

On this Mana review, we will focus on both Mana Powder and Mana Drink (mark 8); and I will discuss the changes with the previous mark 7.

Finally, I will discuss why Mana keeps being one of my favourite meal replacements for daily use, and it’s the perfect Soylent alternative in the US.

Flavours: Original, Choco, Apricot, and Lime Cake (new).

For years, after finishing my Mana drink review, I have the same feeling:

• This is an excellent product, with a great company behind it and great customer support. It’s what all Soylent users would want and a superb brand on its own.
• Nonetheless, I feel like Mana has failed to offer a diverse enough portfolio until recently. Both the powder and the RTD only have three flavours; which could get boring fast.

Mana Drink Mark 8 feels like an upgrade from both Mark6 and Mark 7 in most aspects.

With Mark 6, I was extremely impressed with the finesse of the texture and flavours. I was amazed at the quality of the product. Afterwards, all I needed was more flavour options.

However, they decided to improve their formula even further (to Mark 7). Plus they added the delicious apricot flavor.

Once again, Mana Drink surprised me with even more updates to their nutrition, and an excellent new flavor option: Lime Cake.

What I like

1. RTD and Powder are identical. Often the customer is forced to made the choice between the powder and the ready-to-drink based on the flavours available or nutrition. I like the fact that this is not the case for Mana, freeing the buyer to buy what they want.

2. Mana Family Pack. The 140 meal superpack is the best way to get affordable meals at home.

3. Multiple omega-3 sources. Mana has one of the most comprehensive omega-3 profiles in the whole industry. Taking into account that the western diet is deficient in this essential fatty acid; this is a big deal.

4. Site navigation, user experience, and quantity of information. I love their new improved website, which makes the buying experience much smoother.

5. Mana is one of my daily-drivers. It’s hard to get bored of, and it’s a shake I keep coming back to. Mark 7 is even better now for regular consumption.

6. Improved Choco flavour. This is much better than the old chocolate flavoured Mana and actually comes close to Origin.

What I dislike

1. Only one nutritional profile. In reality both Drink and Powder are the same product. While this enables the user to freely choose between the two, also limits who can purchase Mana.

2. Maltodextrin and isomaltulose. Less nutrient rich than other carbohydrate sources.

3. Shaker is not great. Not only you need to buy the shaker aside, but it is very uncomfortable to drink from. The mouth’s sizing is awkward and doesn’t allow you to drink comfortably.

4. Small lumps when mixing powder in their shaker. This is less than with Mana Mark 5, but there are still some clumps in the shakes.

Improvements

1. More products and flavours. The first thing I would like to see from Mana are more products; or more specifically, something different from a nutritional standpoint.

Before diving deeper into this Mana Drink taste review, here are my thoughts on the previous iterations:

• Mark 6. Excellent, a little thicker than 7 and sweeter.
• Mark 7. Less sweet and perhaps a little too thin. However, this translated to a much better shake for regular consumption.

For those who haven’t tried Mana shakes, both flavours will seem excellent. Origin or “Heavenly Vanilla” is the staple of simple, creamy, buttery vanilla shakes. On the other hand, Chocolate is not as sweet or strong as competitors, but still offers a good alternative to Origin.

Best Flavour	Mana Drink Origin (Powder)
Taste	Neutral is a mix of creamy buttery soy milk with vanilla and oat undertones. Less salty and sweet. It’s more subtle flavour than before. Very easy to like. Choco has a similar creaminess, but with a mild cacao flavour.
Texture	The RTDs are surprisingly thin and almost watery, just on the edge.
Easy to Mix	The shakes mix easily, but they do leave small lumps. It has been improved when compared to M6.
Satiety	No issues in this regard, each shake will keep you full for 3h+ with no issues.
Easy to Clean	You don’t get any oat fibres or similar stuck to the shaker, which makes it easier to clean. However, the Mana’s shaker’s mouth is too narrow to fit your hand. I would recommend using another one.
Afterthoughts	The Mark 7 RTDs are less thick and dense than Mark 6. While this has improved Choco, I’m split with Origin. On the plus side, the flavour doesn’t linger as long as it used to; and it has a better aftertaste.

Excellent Daily Driver

It’s hard to find a shake as neutral and as easy to like as Mana’s. Both Origin (Powder and RTDs) iterations are simply sublime. It’s so hard to get tired of, even if you consume it regularly.

This is very hard to accomplish. I have tried tons of shakes, and I often find reaching Mana after finishing my other reviews.

One downside, however, it’s that Mana is opting for shakes thinner shakes. Since M7, they have taken the direction of shakes that mix better, but are not as creamy. Personally, I found the thicker more creamier Mark 6 more enjoyable (powder), even if it didn’t mix as well.

Mana Lime Cake Review, Sublime

I was lucky enough to get Mana Lime Cake during the summer, and it was the refreshing citric shake that I needed. It has the sweetness of a lemon cheesecake with the citric undertones perfectly balanced.

Unlike other “cake” flavoured meal replacement shakes, this one is not sickeningly sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Definitely adding it to my cart.

Mana Apricot Review, Incredibly Refreshing

For those who’ve been consuming Mana for a long time, you will know that they don’t tend to offer many flavours.

As such, the new Mana Apricot flavour was a big surprise.

While I was shocked by the choice of flavour (Apricot), I must say that it was a good one. This flavour feels very refreshing (especially the RTD) and summery. A very positive surprise.

However, it does fall a little short. It’s a little too close to Origin (particularly the powder), and I wish it was a little stronger.

All in all, I think it’s worth buying an extra pack if you are already buying one of the others.

RTD Choco, Powder Origin

In my experience, Mana Powder Origin is better than their chocolate powder, while the opposite is true for the RTD.

It could be related to the fact that I consume RTDs less often, thus, I look for a more exciting experience.

The Mana Flavour

One thing I discovered while consuming Mana products was that they all have a distinct flavour. This is particularly true for the RTDs. They are very fatty, buttery, creamy. This is what I call the Mana flavour.

For Soylent Original users, Mana will be a match made in heaven and the alternative that they were looking for.

Mana Mark 7 vs Mark 8 Taste Review

So which one do I prefer, Mana Drink 7 or 8?

Those who tried the previous iteration will notice that the newest Mana shakes are less sweet and less salty than the predecessor. While on the first sip it might feel flat, you instantly recognize that it’s much more palatable in the long run. This is great for the Origin flavour.

On the other hand, I think that the removal of the sweetness and creaminess has hurt the Choco flavour a little bit. For me, the loss of the creaminess was the most noticeable aspect.

Besides, it must be said that the texture has been improved considerably. Whereas in the old Mana, you would get lumps when using a shaker to mix, the M8 blends magnificently.

As I might have mentioned multiple times, Mana Drink took inspiration from the American brand Soylent when developing their product. However, despite all the similarities, the brand has evolved far beyond its original conception.

Currently, Mana has a very scientific approach and this can be proven by all the details they provide about their ingredients.

Interestingly, Mana provides multiple studies and lab certificates of their ingredients within their site. It is more information than what a regular user would need, but a great tool for those who want to know every little detail.

Mana Shakes Nutrition Overview

	Mana Powder	Mana Drink
Kcal/meal	400	330
Macros (C/F/P)	34/22/44	35/21/44
Vegan	Yes	Yes
Keto	No	No
Features	Lactose Free	Lactose Free
Non-GMO	Yes	Yes
Organic	No	No
Includes Probiotics	No	No
Artificial Sweeteners	Yes	Yes
Synthetic Additives	Yes	Yes
Contains All Micronutrients	Yes	Yes
Controversial Ingredients	Maltodextrin, Isomaltulose	Maltodextrin, Isomaltulose

Energy

All Mana Powder products use a recommended serving of 400kcal, which is 1/5th of the daily recommended for an average adult. Drink, on the other hand, provides you with 330kcal or 1/6th of your daily intake.

Both Drink and Powder are heavy in fats and rather low in carbohydrate content.

More precisely, 44% of the energy comes from fats; which is 9 points higher than the recommended by the European Food and Safety Agency. As for carbs, they provide 35% of the total energy; 10 points lower than the minimum for most health organizations.

At Mana, we follow the recommendations of the EFSA/WHO, as well as the latest clinical studies in human nutrition. The ratio of macronutrients in Mana products most closely mirrors that of the Mediterranean diet, i.e. with moderate carb intake, and higher protein, vegetable (fibre), and oil intake. The Greek diet, for example, consists of almost 40% fat, 40% carbs, and 20% protein. However, more important than Mana’s precise macronutrient ratio is that it contains valuable and protective nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids, which improve our immune system and health.

Mana Nutrition team

Fats

Per Mark 7 serving (DRI based on EU recommendation for 2,000kcal):

Plenty of Omega-3… from Sea Algae

Let’s start by stating that this is not an issue at all, but a curiosity. Very few brands provide you with omega-3 fatty acids from algae (Schizochytrium sp. microalgae).

In fact, the sea algae will provide you with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid; which are omega-3 fatty acids linked with beneficial health effects. These are the more pure forms (utilized by our bodies).

It is even more curious due to the fact that already provides you with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid). This comes from canola oil (a very common ingredient in the industry), which is the only “essential” omega-3. This is partially due to the fact that the body can synthesize both EPA and DHA from ALA.

It is particularly interesting to see that MUFA and PUFA levels fall under the recommendations of WHO:

• Energy from MUFAs between 15-20% of total calorie intake.
• Energy from PUFAs between 6-11% of the total calorie intake.

All this while keeping the saturated fat content low; a formula thought to be metabolically benefitial.

Furthermore, omega-3 content is high and the omega-3/6 ratio is within the “ideal” range.

Sunflower-, Canola-, Oat-, Coconut- and Flaxseed Oil

In Mark 6, Mana has increased the amount of vegetable fat sources. The above-mentioned are used because they are rich in omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids.

The addition of coconut fat might be to get medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs). In ketogenic diets, coconut oil is seem as “subpar” choice, since most of the MCTs from coconut will be C12 (lauric acid). Taking this into account, Mana only adds C8:0 (caprylic acid) MCT, which is considered optimal to use as fuel.

The Mark 7 formula contains premium, distilled C8 MCT oil from coconut with 99% caprylic acid triglyceride content. This is rapidly broken down in the body into ketone bodies, which provide immediate energy to the muscles and brain without the subsequent feeling of fatigue. We’ve also combined vitamin D2 and D3 and increased their amounts for even better absorption and usability.

Marek Humpl, Head of R&D.

Carbs

Per serving:

Maltodextrin is the main carbohydrate source in both Mana Powder and Drink, paired with isomaltulose.

Maltodextrin + Isomaltulose, Key for Smooth Shakes

This combo is quite common on the industry because it allows for affordable shakes, with a thin texture and a sweet taste. However, they are often negatively seen in the community. Why?

Maltodextrin has a bad reputation due to its high GI (big impact in blood glucose levels). Even if it is a complex carbohydrate, it is broken down rapidly by the body causing a faster spikes in blood glucose than table sugar.

Isomaltulose, on the other hand, is a sugar with a low GI; thus, it is often paired with maltodextrin to add some sweetening and lower the GI.

Low Glycemic Index for both Mana Products – 29

Despite what I said about maltodextrin’s GI in the previous section, the actual GI of Mana shakes is low due to the effect of fats and proteins. These slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and make the overall glycemic index low, as shown by 3rd party studies ask by Mana.

Oat Beta-Glucans, What are They?

Perhaps, the one unusual listing on the ingredient list is “oat beta-glucans”. “What are they and what is their function?” you might wonder.

They are polysaccarides that naturally occur on the walls of some bacteria, fungi and cereals (in this case oats). In fact, in this instance, they act as fiber, as well as, helping to improve high cholesterol and acting as immune-system enhancers.

This is not an ingredient that other shakes do not have, but it is usually not mentioned since it comes with the oats (when oats are used as carbohydrate source).

8 Sources of Fibre, But Similar Amounts to Mark 5

Lastly, as far as to carbohydrates is concerned, I want to mention that Mark 6 offers fibre from 8 different sources (as opposed to 3). They’ve included inulin, carrot fibre, hemp fibre, pea fibre, algae fibre, cellulose and soy fibre. Seemingly, this has been an indirect effect of the new protein sources bein added.

That said, Mana Mark 6 has more fibre than direct competitors like Soylent.

Protein

Per serving:

Sources (both): soy and pea protein isolate, oat protein, hemp protein, brown rice protein, algae protein.

Without a doubt, this is the area where Mana shakes have changed the most from Mark 5 to 6. In the previous iteration, Mana relied solely on soy protein isolate; whereas now, as shown above, it has 6 different sources.

Soy protein isolate is a very standard vegan protein source due to its great amino acid profile and high PDCAAS score (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score). In fact, it is one of the best plant-based proteins when taken in isolation.

So why change? This is to improve the overall amino acid profile even further and offer a wider range of nutritional inputs. It also has a positive effect on the taste of the final shake.

Micronutrients

Besides the changes in the protein profile, the new Mana Mark 7 has also updated their vitamin and mineral profile. They now offer 14 essential vitamins and 17 essential minerals per serving.

Plus, they have included choline (choline bitartrate) and increased the amount of vitamin D2/3 (often lacking on meal replacements). Choline is a semi-essential nutrient that has a key role in neural pathways.

Both, Mana Powder and Drink, will still provide you with at least 20% and 16% (respectively) of all your daily micronutrients. These vitamins and minerals will come from a synthetic mix.

Allergens

Mana products contain soy (from soy protein isolate) and soy lecithin; as well as oat (oat beta-glucans). Mana also has small amounts of gluten.

ManaDrink is one of the main companies in Europe and as such it has very high standards. While in Central Europe Mana has taken a very advantageous position, when it comes to the western side, they face fierce competition; including two of the biggest brands (Huel and Feed.) and other RTD manufacturers with very similar products (Saturo).

That said, they offer a very unique product with a very distinctive taste. They “Soylent of Europe” is now even available in the US, where I believe it’s one of the best alternatives to Soylent (and a better product overall).

Overview

These are some of the most popular vegan meal replacement shakes you can buy.

	ManaPowder	Huel	Plenny Shake	Soylent
kcal/serving	400	400	400	400
Macros (C/P/F)	35/21/44	40/30/30	47/20/33	38/19/43
Protein (g)	21	30	20	19
Sugar (g)	6.5	1	3	15
Fiber (g)	6.7	7.0	8.2	6.0
Fats (g)	19.0	13.0	13.0	20.0
Vegan	Y	Y	Y	Y
Keto-friendly?	N	N	N	N
Organic	N	N	N	N
Gluten-free	N	Y*	N	Y
Soy-free	N	Y	N	N
Synthetic Additives	Y	Y	Y	Y
GMO	N	N	N	Y

Since all these companies also have ready-to-drink meal replacements available, here is a comparison table for their RTD shakes:

	ManaDrink	Huel RTD	Plenny Drink	Soylent Drink
kcal/serving	330	400	400	400
Macros (C/P/F)	35/21/44	40/30/30	47/20/33	35/20/45
Protein (g)	17	30	20	20
Sugar (g)	6.5	1	3	1
Fiber (g)	4.4	7.0	8.2	3.0
Fats (g)	20.0	13.0	13.0	24.0
Vegan	Y	Y	Y	Y
Keto-friendly?	N	N	N	N
Organic	N	N	N	N
Gluten-free	N	Y	N	Y
Soy-free	N	Y	N	N
Synthetic Additives	Y	Y	Y	Y
GMO	N	N	N	Y

Huel vs Mana

Both companies sell in the US and EU. Huel, like Mana, has Powder and RTD products. Generally speaking, Huel powders have more protein and more flavours available. There’s also Huel Black, which is a low carb blend. Regarding the RTD, Huel offers 4 more flavours and it is soy-free.

Besides, Huel offers meal replacement bars, whereas Mana doesn’t. On the other hand, Mana offers a complete burger; while Huel has a Hot & Savoury meal.

	Mana	Huel
From	CZE	UK
Ships to	World	World
$/400kcal	$$	$$
Allergen	Soy, Oat	Gluten*
Suitable	Vegan	Vegan
Products	3	5
Subscription	8-10%	10%

Products Available:

Mana: Drink, Powder, and Mana Burger.

Huel: Huel Powder, Huel Powder Gluten Free, Huel Black, Huel Bar, Huel Hot & Savoury, and Huel Ready to Drink.

Which One Should I Buy?

Honestly, it will depend on various factors. Mana will be able to offer you silky smooth shakes (particularly the RTD), which are more compact than Huel’s. Huel offers a bigger range, more flavours (in powder); but grittier and less sweet shakes.

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Mana vs Soylent

With Mana launching in the US, it will encounter new competitors; most noticeably Soylent. Interestingly, Mana follows the nutritional philosophy of Soylent and the both offer very similar products.

	Mana	Soylent
From	CZE	US
Ships to	World	US
$/400kcal	$$	$$
C/P/F	35/21/44	38/20/43
Allergen	Soy, Oat	Soy
Suitable	Vegan	Vegan
Products	3	4
Subscription	10%	5%

Products Available:

Mana: Drink, Powder, and Mana Burger.

Soylent: Powder, Soylent Drink, Soylent Cafe, Soylent Compete Protein, and Soylent Complete Energy.

Taste

Mana Origin is a very buttery, fatty shake. There is a sweetness, but it is not as overpowering as Soylent. It is also worth noting that each Mana serving only requires 300ml of water, as opposed to 400ml for Soylent.

I would say Mana Origin is tastier than Soylent Original.

However, once we touch the flavoured options; I think Soylent’s are much better, particularly in the ready to drink format. Soylent’s are stronger (more defined flavour) and sweeter; whereas Mana’s have a salty background and the flavour is hardly there.

Which One Should I Buy?

While on paper there might not be many reasons to buy Mana over Soylent, considering the recent changes the US-based company has gone through, Mana is a great Soylent alternative. They offer a very similar product, at a competitive price; they are a much more responsive company (better customer service); and have higher customer satisfaction.

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If you live in western Europe, you will find many alternatives, particularly if you are looking for powder shakes. Queal, Feed., Jimmyjoy etc. are all great options.

However, if you are looking for a shake that is less processed, you might be interested in the best organic and natural meal replacement shakes.

Mana is one of the oldest and most respected brands, particularly in Central Europe. It was created in 2014 and the Mark 1 version was out by August 2014 (this means Mana is older than other well-known EU brands like Huel).

To be a little more precise, Mana is produced by Heaven Labs, and it is a project that originated from the will of Jakub Krejcik (Founder and CEO). He tried developing his own convenient food at first, aiming to replace his usual diet. After some trial and error; he developed the predecessor of Mark 1 Mana and founded heaven labs, to share his creation with the world.

About the Founders

Jakub Krejcik is the main father of Mana and the CEO. His professional career has mainly been at Mana; after doing an MBA in Nottingham Trent. According to him, he was lucky to convert his hobby (nutrition) into a job.

…the first idea was my own, nutrition was my hobby, and this was a personal project. I had no intention on turning it into a business. But gradually word of mouth grew and my friends and their families tried samples, so first it was 10 people, then 50, then a hundred and soon I wasn’t able to meet demand.

Jakub Krejcik, at an interview by Radio Praha.

Marek Humpl studied organic chemistry with a master in science at the Charles University Prague; before he joined Jakub on founding Mana. In the company, he is the senior research director; which allows him to follow his passion for investigation.

Grigory Vyatkin studied graphic design in St. Petersburg, before working for Bauer Media and Havas Worldwide. He also worked as freelancer before co-founding Mana and taking a primary role on the visual representation of the brand.

Last but not least, we have Zuzana Krejcikova, a master graduated in Public Relations and Political Science. She has plenty of experience in the field, working as marketing manager in Taiko before co-founding Mana.

About Mana

Mana is a company with over 50 people as in Q2 of 2019. A company that even though it started very “early” for industry standards, made a significant jump in size in 2018 producing over 6 million meals (3 times previous year’s) and increasing its size by 33%.

This growth did not come easily, but relied on their strong presence in Central Europe. As such, they were able to ensure their presence in Czech and Slovakian retail stores, a huge accomplishment for any meal replacement brand.

Currently, they look to the West as they expand within the US. Therefore, if you live there, watch out for Mana.

The Spirit of Mana

Mana Drink is a brand focused on scientific nutrition and a clean, minimalistic expression. This last is not only seen throughout the site, but also in the compact packaging.

They aim to “change the status quo of food production and quality” in order to reduce the impact food consumption has on Mother Earth.

Interestingly, it’s not all about marketing and they truly aim to be self-sustainable.

What Products Does Mana Offer?

During the upgrade to Mark 6 from Mark 5, Mana got rid of the extra flavours (Dream, Tropical, Sunlight). Consequently, both the powder and the RTD got reduced to Origin and Choco. With the introduction of Mark7 they did not add any new flavours, but I hope they do soon.

Besides that, they also launched the world’s first complete vegan burger: Mana Burger.

In this Mana Drink review, I focused in the most prominent products (powder and RTD meal replacements); but Mana also offers a complete burger in few locations. You can find all about it in my Mana Burger review.

Packaging

As I briefly mentioned above, minimal packaging is one of the focuses Mana has.

Mana Drink

The powder form will always be more efficient in this regard, since you do not need to pack any water; thus the calorie/volume ratio will be higher.

As a matter of fact, Mana Drink comes in boxes of 12 bottles of 330ml. The bottles are made of Tetra pack which can be widely recycled. Each bottle will contain 330kcal (as opposed to 400kcal- Mark 5).

Mana Powder

Regarding Mana Powder, it is available in two different formats:

• Box of 7 pouches with 5 meals on each (2,000kcal x 7).
• Family Pack, one bag with 140 meals (56,000kcal). Excellent to store at home and safe some money in the process.

Plus, there’s a starter pack now, to try out all the different Mana products (except the burger).

Mana Powder’s bags are made of a 3 layer structure: PET, ALU and PP. The bag can be recycled as plastics. The box in which the pouches arrive is mainly composed of recycled paper.

The Shaker

The truth is for a “premium” shaker that Mana charges you €15 (not given for free); it is very underwhelming.

Built-wise is solid, the lid closes well, and it’s not finicky. However, the mouth is too narrow, which creates two problems:

• It’s uncomfortable to drink from. The shaker presses against your nose while you drinking.
• Hard to wash. I couldn’t fit my hand inside the shaker to wash it.

Pricing

Recently, Mana has added a subscription option. This is very welcomed, as it rewards regular users. They offer a 15% subscription discount for powder and 10% for the RTDs.

With the Family Pack, you can also enjoy lower prices for the powder. This will be the cheapest option to buy Mana, even though it will require a larger initial spend.

Anyhow, let’s have a look at the cost of Mana shakes:

per serving	EU (€)	UK (£)	US ($)
Mana Powder	2.14	1.85	?
with subscription	1.82	1.57
Mana Family Pack	1.71	1.48	?
with subscription	1.54	1.33
Mana Drink Origin	3.25	2.81	?
with subscription	2.93	2.53
Mana Drink Choco	3.66	3.16	?
with subscription	3.30	2.85

While Mana isn’t the cheapest meal replacement shake out there, the prices are fair and competitive. Here is how it compares to some close competitors:

per serving (cheap)	EU (€)	UK (£)	US ($)
Mana Family Pack	1.28	1.09	1.61
Soylent Powder	–	–	1.50
Huel Powder	1.30	1.10	1.51
Plenny Shake	1.19	1.07	1.45

Shipping and Return Policy

Similarly to pricing, the shipping terms vary with the store that you use.

For instance, people living in Europe and Great Britain will have free delivery in orders above certain threshold (often €100). Below the threshold, shipping costs will vary on the country and order size.

On the other, in the US you will qualify for free shipping only when you subscribe. Otherwise, you will have to pay about $10 for shipping (will vary depending the order.

As far as the return policy is concerned, you will have to contact [email protected] to ask for a return. You might be able to return an item within 30 days in the EU, but it’s subject to terms and conditions.

Buying from the US or Canada

While Mana is currently available in the US, the updates tend to arrive late. That said, it’s an excellent Soylent alternative, tastier, more reliable and with a more complete nutrition.

For Canada, I do not think this will happen any time soon since the regulations would not allowed it (fat % too high to be sold as meal replacement, for instance).

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Mana Drink Review: Verdict

Mana is a banner for Central European meal replacements. The brand and the product that is recognized by most. It has a very solid foundation, as well as, a good offering.

The new Mana Mark 8 is nutritionally a step forward. Both the powders and RTDs are lighter, more watery and not as creamy as before. However, the powder does mix better. The Powder Origin’s taste has been the biggest change. It’s now a less salty, less sweet mix; even better for daily use.

In fact, both the powder and the ready-to-drink meal replacement have a pleasant taste. In particular, the Origin or Neutral variant. However, the chocolate version has also come a long way, and it is quite good.

The new flavors (Apricot and Lime Cake) are sublime, and they are a welcome addition. Anyone who loves Mana will enjoy them greatly.

From a nutritional standpoint, Mana is great, but will not offer you the variety other brands do. Both the RTD and Powder are identical to each other: vegan, low carb, high fat, and share most ingredients.

All in all, Mana shakes are great for those who want to consume meal replacements regularly, or are looking for Soylent alternatives. With the launch of Mana Family, it is now very affordable to buy the Origin powder; which makes it even more appealing than before.