Ready-to-Drink Meal
Ready-to-Drink Meals. Each Saturo Drink contains all 26 essential vitamins and minerals as well as plenty of protein and everything your body needs. Perfect for on the go, practical, ready to drink and delicious.
What is a ready-to-drink meal?
A ready-to-drink meal is a liquid food that combines all the macro and micronutrients of a complete meal in a single bottle — protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals in defined amounts. Unlike a protein shake or smoothie, it covers a broad micronutrient profile and provides enough calories to genuinely replace a meal.
The term calls to mind astronaut food — and the origins do indeed lie there. Today, though, ready-to-drink meals are aimed at healthy people looking for a convenient meal for everyday life. The medical version (enteral nutrition, prescribed by a doctor for conditions such as malnutrition or difficulty swallowing) is a different product with different requirements. Our article on liquid nutrition takes a deeper look at that category.
How to spot a good ready-to-drink meal
Nutrient density is what sets a quality ready-to-drink meal apart from a glorified milkshake. It's not the taste that determines quality, but the ratio of nutrients to calories — and whether sugar, sweeteners or fillers dominate the ingredients list.
Sugar and sweeteners: When looking at the ingredients list, it's the overall picture that matters — not individual ingredients in isolation. Saturo uses maltodextrin as a fast-release carbohydrate source and sucralose as a calorie-free sweetener. There's no added sugar; the naturally occurring amount sits at 1.0 to 1.5 g per bottle. What counts is the combination: 36 g of protein and 7.7 g of fibre from chicory root slow down the blood sugar spike that maltodextrin would cause on its own. That's why with any ready-to-drink meal, it's worth looking at the nutritional profile as a whole — not just the question of "with or without sweetener".
Protein — quantity and quality: Protein is the nutrient that keeps you fullest for longest. The more of it in a ready-to-drink meal, the longer it keeps you going — provided the quality is right. Just as important as the amount is the amino acid profile. Soya delivers all the essential amino acids and achieves a high biological value. Saturo combines soybean with fava bean and reaches 36 g per bottle — more than most ready-to-drink meals on the market.
Micronutrients: Many ready-to-drink meals deliver calories and macronutrients, but leave gaps when it comes to vitamins and minerals. If you're replacing a meal with a drink, that drink should also provide the micronutrients that would have been in the meal you've skipped. Make sure a meaningful share of the DACH reference values is covered per serving.
Fibre is overlooked in many ready-to-drink meals — yet the DGE recommends at least 30 g a day. Per meal, that works out at roughly 7–10 g. Saturo delivers 7.7 g from chicory root (inulin), a prebiotic fibre that supports your gut microbiome.
Nutritional values of the Saturo ready-to-drink meal
One bottle of Saturo ready-to-drink meal provides 400 kcal, 36 g of protein from soybean and fava bean, 26 vitamins and under 2 g of naturally occurring sugar. The full breakdown:
Nutritional value
Per bottle
Calories
400 kcal
Protein
36 g
Vitamins & Minerals
26
Fibre
7.7 g
Added sugar
0 g
The fats come from rapeseed oil — rich in unsaturated fatty acids and the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, which contributes to maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels. Protein contributes to the maintenance and growth of muscle mass — with 36 g per bottle, the Saturo ready-to-drink meal is a solid option after a workout too.
Six flavours to choose from: Cocoa (bestseller), Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Cappuccino (with caffeine) and Natural (completely free from sweeteners). Not sure which one you'll like best?
How a ready-to-drink meal fits into your day
The alarm goes off at 7:30, you need to be out the door by 8:15. Breakfast? Not happening. Or it's a roll with jam — 300 kcal, barely any protein, no vitamins. Ready-to-drink meals were made for exactly those kinds of days.
Situations where Saturo makes a genuinely useful addition:
- Between meetings when your lunch break goes out the window
- After a workout when your body needs protein and nutrients fast — more on that under eating after exercise
- When you're travelling
- As a backup when the alternative would be fast food or nothing at all
No ready-to-drink meal is a permanent replacement for a varied diet with fresh food.
And that's not the aim either. Saturo is your Plan B for the days when Plan A falls through. Over 5 million meals sold show that this approach works — developed in Austria, made in Germany, independently owned with no outside investors. For €4.39 per bottle (€1.10/100 ml) you get a complete 400 kcal meal.
Frequently asked questions about ready-to-drink meals
Are ready-to-drink meals actually healthy?
That depends on the product. A ready-to-drink meal with a complete micronutrient profile, high protein content and no added sugar is a worthwhile addition to a balanced diet. Check the ingredients list. Saturo provides 26 vitamins and minerals, 36 g of protein and is sugar-free.
How often should I have a weight loss shake per day?
One bottle of Saturo provides 400 kcal. Based on an average daily intake of 2,000 kcal, that's five bottles on paper. Most people replace one to two meals — like lunch at work or a skipped breakfast.
Can a ready-to-drink meal replace a normal meal?
Yes. One bottle of Saturo is designed as a complete meal replacement: 36 g of protein, 7.7 g of fibre, 18 g of healthy fats and 26 vitamins and minerals. That covers what a balanced lunch should provide.
Can you use a ready-to-drink meal for weight loss?
A ready-to-drink meal with a defined 400 kcal can help maintain your nutritional intake while in a calorie deficit. Saturo also offers the Shape Shake, developed specifically for weight management. If you're planning a diet, speak to your GP first. More on this in our weight loss guide.
Are there ready-to-drink meals without sugar?
Saturo contains no added sugar — the naturally occurring amount sits at 1.0–1.5 g per bottle. For comparison: many other ready-to-drink meals contain considerably more sugar.
What are the best shakes for weight loss?
One bottle costs €4.39 (400 ml), which works out at €1.10 per 100 ml. With the taster pack you get six bottles — every flavour — for €29.99. Subscribe and you save an extra 10% on every order.
Is there a ready-to-drink meal taster pack from Saturo?
Yes. The taster pack contains six bottles: Cocoa, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Cappuccino and Natural. That way you can find your favourite before you reorder.
