What is Yakult?

Yakult is a fermented skimmed milk drink containing probiotic (‘good’) bacteria. Each bottle  contains around 6.5billion  Lactobaciillus casei Shirota bacteria. Click here to find out more

Where can I buy Yakult?

Yakult is available in all the big supermarkets, health food stores and now via some milkmen. You’ll find us either in the dairy section or next to the fruit juices.

When should I drink Yakult?

Any time you like. But many people like to have it with breakfast so that it becomes part of a daily routine.   

How often should I drink Yakult?

The probiotic bacteria in Yakult are ‘transient,’ which means they only remain in your intestines for a short period of time.  By drinking Yakult every day, you’ll help maintain a favourable balance of good bacteria in your digestive system.

How much Yakult should I drink each day?

A bottle a day should be enough as part of a healthy balanced diet. If you’d like a second bottle that’s fine.  However, Yakult isn’t meant to be a thirst-quencher.

How should Yakult be stored?

Yakult must be refrigerated. However, short periods of time away from the fridge won’t hurt – when you’re bringing it home from the shops, for instance.

Can Yakult be frozen?

It can, but we don’t recommend it.  When Yakult is frozen, the bacteria become dormant – but most should survive if you defrost it gently. Once defrosted, make sure you drink it within a few days.

A word of warning though. The Yakult packaging isn’t really designed for freezing.  So if you need to freeze our bottles please make sure you wrap the pack up well before freezing. Just in case the foil lids pop.

Can Yakult bottles be recycled?

Absolutely. Our bottles are made of polystyrene, which is light, safe, recyclable and easy to transport.

Our factory (where all Yakult bottles are produced) subscribe to a recycling scheme, which recovers and recycles an increasing proportion of waste material. Both our factory and our offices have internationally recognised accreditations for Quality and Environmental management systems, which ensure that the highest standards are met.

So Yakult is good for your guts and cares for the environment too.

Health

Can I drink Yakult if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Certainly. Yakult can be drunk as part of a normal balanced diet.

Is Yakult suitable for babies?

Yakult is not specially formulated for young babies, and shouldn’t replace breast milk or infant formula. It doesn’t provide all the beneficial nutrients that your child needs at this stage for healthy growth and development. 

Will Yakult interfere with my medication?

No. Yakult is a food, not a medicine and therefore it shouldn’t interfere with any medication you may be taking.

Can Yakult be drunk while on a course of antibiotics?

Antibiotics, by their nature, will destroy many of the gut bacteria, both harmful and good. Taking a probiotic when on antibiotics is often recommended by doctors, in order to help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria during and (for at least 2 weeks) after the course of antibiotics. However we would advise that you try to avoid taking Yakult at the same time of day as antibiotics.

Can I drink Yakult if I’m lactose intolerant?

Possibly. Yakult contains very little lactose (1.0g) so might be suitable for some lactose-intolerant individuals. If you can tolerate a yogurt, then it’s likely you would be able to drink a bottle of Yakult.

Can I drink Yakult if I’m allergic to milk?

Yakult is not suitable for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to milk or dairy products.

Is Yakult suitable for people with diabetes?

Yes, as part of a healthy balanced diet. Each bottle of Yakult contains 11.2g of carbohydrate (roughly 2 teaspoons of sugar). Each bottle of Yakult Light contains 6.6g of carbohydrate, of which 3.6g are sugars.

Is Yakult suitable for people with a medical condition?

We recommend that you talk to your doctor regarding specific conditions. They’ll be able to tell you whether Yakult is suitable for you.

For a full Yakult nutritional sheet or to contact our dieticians or nutritionists please contact us at the Yakult Consumer Information Centre or email info@yakult.co.uk.

Nutrition

Is Yakult suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. It is fermented skimmed milk with no other animal products.

Is Yakult gluten free?

Yes.

How many calories are there in Yakult?

Yakult Original contains 48kcals per serving and Yakult Light contains 27.3kcals per serving.

How much fat or cholesterol is in Yakult?

Yakult is free of cholesterol and virtually free of fat.

Does Yakult contain natural flavourings?

Yakult contains natural flavourings and ‘nature-identical’ flavourings.  These are natural citrus fruit and vanilla.  The flavourings are necessary to ensure a consistent  flavour during the fermentation process.

Nature- identical flavourings are synthetic flavourings manufactured to be identical  in composition to those found in nature

Has Yakult got any artificial colouring in it?

None whatsoever. Yakult’s colouring comes from the natural caramelisation of milk when it’s heated during the production process.

Can I add Yakult to other foods?

Yes, Yakult can be added to cereals, smoothies, milkshakes or any other cold foods. Don’t add them to hot foods and drinks though. The heat will kill the bacteria.

What’s the difference between Yakult and yoghurt?

Yakult and yoghurt are both cultured dairy products made from milk fermented with live bacteria.

Yakult is different because it’s made using Lactobacillus casei Shirota – a unique strain of bacteria that you won’t find in yoghurts. Yakult has been produced for the sole purpose of maintaining a balance of good bacteria in your digestive system.

Yoghurt is not a substitute for Yakult and vice versa. They complement each other nicely as part of a well-balanced diet. Unless specified, a yoghurt is not a probiotic and ordinary yoghurt bacteria may not survive in your gut.

 
 
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