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Made from barley, chicory, rye or even wheat, “Yannoh” promises to be a healthy alternative to coffee. But what do we think of this drink that seems to come from the ends of the earth? The answer from our nutrition expert.
Do you know Yannoh? This is the new fashionable drink favored by coffee lovers. But what does this caffeine-free drink actually contain? Is it really better for our health? We asked Alexandra Murcier, dietitian-nutritionist.
Yannoh, a coffee substitute made from barley, chicory, rye and wheat
If the name of this drink seems mysterious, the ingredients which compose it, on the contrary, play the card of transparency.
Yannoh is made from roasted grains (barley, rye and wheat), chicory and roasted chickpeas.
Barley and wheat provide a rich, lightly roasted flavor, while chicory exudes a subtle, bitter flavor. Rye and chickpeas complete this blend by providing a creamy texture as desired.
This unique blend – prepared with organic ingredients – creates a hot, delicious and stimulating drink, without caffeine.
A good option for all lovers of caffeinated flavors, looking for a gentler and more natural alternative.
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And on the health side, what should we think about it? Our expert answers
On paper, the “Yannoh” drink seems ideal: prepared with quality organic ingredients, it is low in salt and sugar. It also contains no fat.
This being said, it is no more beneficial than coffee, believes Alexandra Murcier, dietician-nutritionist and should not replace it.
“It is an alternative which allows you to reduce your caffeine consumption if it is too high so why not… That said, caffeine still provides nutritional benefits so at a maximum of 3 to 4 cups per day I do not really recommend to remove it”, she reveals.
The dietician-nutritionist also estimates that this alternative also contains carbohydrates (sugars) at a rate of 1.4 grams per 100 grams.
For all these reasons, the nutrition expert recommends not drinking liters of “Yannoh” but rather consuming it – in the same way as other drinks – in moderation.
“I don’t think Yannoh really has any great health benefits but it can be an interesting alternative for people who have stomach problems (gastritis, ulcers, etc.) and for whom coffee is not recommended because it is too aggressive. Be careful, however, for people with gluten intolerance: Yannoh contains barley and therefore gluten“, she warns.
“It also seems to be quite expensive… Remember that classic herbal teas are also a good alternative when you want to reduce your coffee consumption” concludes Alexandra Murcier.