Well, 6.5 billion bacteria to be precise. Called Lactobacillus casei Shirota, they’re named after the scientist Dr Shirota who cultivated this unique strain that is scientifically proven to reach the gut alive.  The other few ingredients make up the fermented milk drink you see today. You see, with Yakult, it’s all about the bacteria. And it always will be. Read more

The red top is the original Yakult and the blue top is Yakult Light.  Both have the same number of unique bacteria; however, Yakult Light has fewer calories and includes sweeteners.

We suggest one bottle a day. However, it’s fine to drink more than one a day as part of a balanced diet.

Everyone! So for example, Yakult is suitable for vegetarians,  lactose-intolerants, pregnant or breastfeeding mums, gluten intolerants and people taking antibiotics. However, Yakult contains milk which is an allergen.  Read more

Yakult

Ingredients: water, skimmed milk (reconstituted), glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, flavourings, contains Lactobacillus casei Shirota.

Contains 10¹⁰ (10 billion) Lactobacillus casei Shirota per 100ml when refrigerated (6.5 billion per bottle).

Yakult Light

Ingredients: Water, skimmed milk (reconstituted), sweetener: maltitol syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, thickener: polydextrose, flavourings, sweetener: steviolglycosides. contains Lactobacillus casei Shirota.

Contains 10¹⁰ (10 billion) Lactobacillus casei Shirota per 100 ml when refrigerated. (6.5 billion per bottle)

Our little bottles are available in a pack of seven (one for every day) in nearly all the major supermarkets in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, as well as in some independent retailers. They can even be delivered right to your doorstep through Milk and More.

Yakult can be consumed as part of a normal balanced diet during pregnancy, unless advised otherwise by your doctor or dietitian.