Questions About Yakult | FAQs on Use, Health & More

Yakult is a fermented probiotic health drink that contains the unique Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS), developed to support digestive and immune health. Each bottle delivers billions of live LcS bacteria, scientifically proven to reach the intestines alive and help improve gut flora.

Babies can start drinking Yakult once they begin weaning. Mix equal parts of Yakult and body-temperature water and offer in small spoonfuls. Please ntoe that Yakult is not a substitute for breast milk or baby formula.

Yakult contains a high number of lactic acid bacteria, which naturally gives it a sour taste. A small amount of sugar is added during production to balance the taste. For those watching their sugar intake,Yakult Light and Yakult Gold offer reduced sweetness and fewer calories.

Yakult light provides the same benefits as Yakult original.
Yakult light is 25% less in calories compared to Yakult original.

The word “Yakult” is derived from the word “Jahurto”, meaning “yoghurt” in Esperanto.

Yakult is a functional food. It is a fermented milk drink that is consumed everyday as a part of the daily diet by 38 million people in more than 40 countries.

Yes, Yakult is vegetarian.

Yes, Yakult made in Philippines is halal-certified.

Yakult is not a thirst quencher but a health drink that provides specific health benefits. The size is convenient to consume every day and it contains more than 8 billion beneficial probiotic bacteria even in a small bottle.

No, the color of Yakult is naturally acquired when the skim milk powder and sugar are heated together at high temperature (the Maillard reaction).

Lactobacillus casei are beneficial bacteria. Our unique, patented “Shirota Strain” is exceptionally acid resistant. It easy survive through the gastric juices and bile acids produced during digestion to reach alive in our intestine, helping to keep our digestive system working effectively.

No, Yakult is not milk, it is a fermented milk drink that contains skim milk powder and sugar with beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota that promote a better digestive system.

Yakult is recommended for all age groups, including children aged 1 and above, as well as pregnant women. It is a health drink that can be enjoyed daily as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

You can enjoy Yakult at any time of the day. What matters most is drinking it daily—choose a time that works best for your routine.

You can enjoy more than one bottle of Yakult a day with no side effects. However, we recommend having one bottle daily as part of your routine to maintain consistent probiotic benefits.

Yakult should always be stored below 10°C. High temperatures can weaken or even kill the lactic acid bacteria. While short periods at room temperature are generally okay, prolonged exposure
can affect the quality.

Yakult should always be stored below 10°C. If frozen, the liquid can expand, which may damage the bottle and cause it to leak.

Yes. Yakult can be added to cereals, smoothies, milkshakes, or any other cold foods. If the bacteria are subjected to high temperature they die, so do not add Yakult to hot foods or beverages.

The shelf life of Yakult is 45 days from the date of manufacture, when kept under refrigerated conditions below 10° C.

Yakult must be refrigerated below 10°C.

It is recommended that you drink Yakult daily, because the bacteria can’t stay long in the intestines so you need to replenish a fresh one.

Yes, children 1 year and older can have a bottle of Yakult per day.

Yes, Yakult is safe to drink during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Yakult contains sugar, so individudals with diabetes should consult their doctor or healthcare provider before consuming it to ensure it fits their dietary needs.

Yes, Yakult is gluten free.

No Yakult doesn't contain any preservatives!

Yakult is a fermented dairy product containing small amounts of naturally-occurring milk sugar (lactose). If you are uncertain about your reaction to dairy, we recommend you discuss with your physicians before trying.

No, the Lactobacillus casei Shirota pass through the digestive system with food and are not retained in the body. They therefore leave the body after a day or so and this why we recommend one Yakult every day.

Yakult is fat and cholesterol free.

Yakult began with the passion of Dr. Minoru Shirota, a doctor of medicine and a researcher who aspired to advance preventive medicine, which aims to help people avoid sickness.

In 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota succeeded in strengthening and culturing a strain of lactic acid bacteria that can survive digestive juices, such as gastric fluid and bile, reach the intestines alive, and produce beneficial effects. This strain is now known as Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota named after Dr. Shirota himself. In 1935, Yakult was manufactured & sold in Japan.

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd was established in Tokyo, Japan in the year 1955 and the first research institute was established in Kyoto, Japan during the same year.

Yakult Central Institute was established in the year 1967 in Tokyo. All major research & developmental activities in the field of Probiotics are carried each day by hundreds of scientists working there. After a major renovation, the Institute got its new face in 2015.

Dr. Shirota proposed three ideas, including “preventive medicine;” “a healthy intestinal tract leads to a long life,” which stresses that strengthening the intestines, the place where nutrients are absorbed into the body, leads to a health and long life; and “a price anyone can afford.” We call these ideas ‘Shirota-ism’ and they serve as the root of all our business activities.

Yakult set up its regional head office in Dubai Airport Free Zone in September 2015 and officially launched the product in UAE in March 2017.

Yakult is currently available in UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

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