
Great Flavour
Trust us, your taste buds will enjoy Yakult Original as much as your gut. It’s a unique blend of silky citrus and vanilla flavours. Try it, and soon every day will start with a little hit of happy from Yakult Original.
Increases Bacteria in the Gut
Scientific research since 1935
Original recipe
Yakult Original is a delicious, fermented skimmed milk drink developed over 85 years ago. Every little bottle is packed full of science – 20 billion L. casei Shirota bacteria in fact. These clever and unique friendly bacteria are scientifically proven to reach the gut alive and increase the bacteria in the gut*. It’s no wonder that millions of people around the world enjoy a Yakult Original as part of their daily routine. Bottoms up!
Trust us, your taste buds will enjoy Yakult Original as much as your gut. It’s a unique blend of silky citrus and vanilla flavours. Try it, and soon every day will start with a little hit of happy from Yakult Original.
What is L.casei Shirota?
What’s so special: 20 billion active lactic acid bacteria reach your gut alive. Mission accomplished!
Drinking Yakult doesn’t just add billions of these unique L. casei Shirota bacteria to the gut; it boosts the growth of other bacteria too!* Get sipping and let the gut party begin!
Yakult Original, fermented skimmed milk drink with L. casei Shirota bacteria. Ingredients: water, skimmed milk (reconstituted), glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, flavourings. Contains L. casei Shirota.
Yakult Original contains: water, skimmed milk (reconstituted), glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, flavourings and L. casei Shirota.
Yakult contains very little lactose (approximately 1g per bottle), so may be suitable for some lactose-intolerant individuals. You should ask your GP or healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
We suggest drinking one bottle of Yakult every day. However, it’s perfectly ok to drink more than one a day. Many people drink theirs at breakfast time as part of their daily routine, but it’s really up to you!
Yakult is a fermented milk drink first developed in 1935 by Japanese scientist, Dr Shirota. Today, it is available in over 40 countries and regions worldwide. Each little bottle contains billions of our unique strain of lactic acid bacteria, L. casei Shirota, scientifically proven to reach the gut alive.
You can find Yakult (usually in the yogurt aisle) in all major supermarkets such as Føtex, Bilka, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly and Meny.
Yakult contains a unique strain of bacteria that is scientifically proven to reach the gut alive and increase the bacteria in the gut. There are billions of these bacteria in every little bottle. Yakult products are supported by over 80 years of research.
Yakult is not formulated for young babies, and shouldn't be used to replace breast milk or infant formula. It can be introduced after they have started solid foods and are eating a varied diet. Children can drink Yakult as part of their normal diet.
Yes! Yakult does not contain nuts, and the drink is produced in a factory where there are no nuts present.
Yes – Yakult can be added to cereals, smoothies, milkshakes and any other cold foods. We don't recommend adding it to hot foods and drinks, however, as the heat will kill some of the bacteria!
Yes, Yakult can be drunk as part of your normal diet while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have any concerns please speak to your doctor or dietitian.
Yakult Original contains 43kcals per serving.
Yakult Original does not contain sweeteners. The flavors used in Yakult Original are citrus and vanilla.
No. Yakult's colouring comes from the natural caramelisation of milk which occurs when it's heated during the production process.
Yakult contains very little lactose (approximately 1g per bottle), so may be suitable for some lactose-intolerant individuals. You should ask your GP or healthcare professional if you have any concerns.