Hi Ed, Yes, MAKA is gluten-free. While wheatgrass juice comes from the wheat plant, it is harvested very early, before the berry (grain) development, where gluten is found. Gluten forms only after the wheat plant matures and the grain develops. Since wheatgrass juice is extracted from the young blades before this stage, it does not contain gluten. To ensure safety, we also conduct third-party lab testing to verify that MAKA contains less than 5 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, significantly...

Hi Brian, Hope you're doing well. Assuming Maka is vegan, our vegan investing club members will be as excited as I am about a shelf-stable wheatgrass juice. Maybe we can help your crowdfund. Can you suggest a time to Zoom or choose a one that is convenient for you using this l...

Hi Mark, you are correct, MAKA is vegan! I would enjoy the opportunity to connect.

Hey, which stores are they in currently and in which states? 1M in revenue in how long? Thanks!

Hi Yaacov, lifetime revenue is over 4 years. We 2-2.5x revenue each year until last year when there was a production/distribution issue outside of our control. What was on track to be $1m+ year turned into a quarter of that in 2024 and a rethink of overall strategy. We had expended into 1,300+ doors across 34 states yet with low awareness the marketing/trade spend was overly expensive. We are now focused on a deep regional approach in NYC/Mid-Atlantic and SoCal. We are in regional chains such...

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Won Best New Beverage at Expo West + Most Fundable Company, MAKA is built to stand out and scale

Over $1M+ in lifetime revenue proves strong consumer demand and the power of a mission-driven brand

Organic yerba mate + wheatgrass = clean, sustained plant energy with zero crash and zero compromise

Launching our next phase with standout branding, a new flavor, and a plan to scale omni-channel.

Revamped supply chain = improved margins, streamlined ops, and the capacity to sustainably scale

Founded by a triathlete, fueled by a personal mission we blend resilience with purpose-driven growth

This isn’t a startup story it’s a brand revival. MAKA is back & built to win shelf space and hearts

65% e-comm retention rate, 54% subscription revenue, avg. order value $72, avg. order = 2.1 cases

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