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Yakult is a fermented milk drink containing a high concentration of the beneficial bacteria Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota (LcS) strain.

This unique strain, exclusive to Yakult, was discovered by Dr. Minoru Shirota in 1930. LcS belongs to the Lacticaseibacillus genus and is a homo-fermentative bacterium. Unlike hetero-fermentative bacteria, which produce acetic acid, ethanol, or carbon dioxide alongside lactic acid, homo-fermentative bacteria produce only lactic acid during fermentation.

  • What is Yakult

    Yakult is a fermented milk drink containing a very high concentration of the beneficial bacteria Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota (LcS) strain.

  • Product Information

    Yakult Original and Yakult LIGHT are made fresh in our manufacturing plant in Dandenong South, Victoria. Both products are gluten-free and fat-free.

  • History

    Dr. Shirota strongly believed that beneficial bacteria held the key to a long and healthy life. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, the bacteria he researched were named Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota.

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