What is Yakult?Yakult Original is the famous Japanese fermented skimmed milk drink containing billions of bacteria in each little bottle. This unique bacteria, L. casei Shirota, is scientifically proven to reach the gut alive!yakult Original is gluten-free, fat free and suitable for vegetarians.Yakult. A Little Bottle of ScienceYakult has a long heritage and an amazing amount of science behind its iconic little bottle. Our founder, the Japanese scientist Dr Shirota, spent many years investigating the benefits of intestinal bacteria. In 1930 he succeeded in selecting and cultivating a unique strain of lactic acid bacteria that was robust enough to reach the gut alive. He used this strain, now known as L. casei Shirota, to make a fermented milk drink. And so, in 1935 the first bottleof Yakult was produced. Fast forward 85 years, Dr Shirota's work is continued with passion by hundreds of scientists and researchers seeking future applications for this unique bacteria.Yakult. A Little Bottle of Science0% fat, Contains L. casei Shirota, Premium quality since 1935 with L.casei Shirota, Gluten-free, Suitable for vegetarians