Yakult
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
About Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink is made by Yakult and sits in the RTD Dairy Based Drinks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906019270002. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.1 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 9 ingredients, starting with glucose, pectin, steviol glycosides.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other rtd dairy based drinks before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
- Brand
- Yakult
- Category
- RTD Dairy Based Drinks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906019270002
- TIRS rating
- 2.1 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 9
Ingredients (9)
glucose, pectin, steviol glycosides, vitamin e, vitamin d, lactobacillus casei strain shirota, natural flavor, artificial flavors, sweetener
Compare with similar rtd dairy based drinks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink (this product) | 2.1 | 4 | 9 |
| Provilac High Protein Sitafal (Provilac) | 3.8 | 3 | 2 |
| Vita Plain Lassi (Vita) | 3.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Not Rocket Science Protein Punch Chocolate (Not Rocket Science) | 3.3 | 4 | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink healthy?
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.1 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink ultra-processed?
Yes. Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink lists 9 ingredients: glucose, pectin, steviol glycosides, vitamin e, vitamin d, lactobacillus casei strain shirota, natural flavor, artificial flavors, sweetener.
Does Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 9 listed ingredients.
Does Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes glucose.
What are healthier alternatives to Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
Among rtd dairy based drinks rated by TruthIn, Provilac High Protein Sitafal (3.8), Vita Plain Lassi (3.5), Not Rocket Science Protein Punch Chocolate (3.3) score higher on TIRS than Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink (2.1).
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink vs Provilac High Protein Sitafal: which is healthier?
Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink scores 2.1 on TIRS and Provilac High Protein Sitafal scores 3.8, so Provilac High Protein Sitafal rates higher. Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink lists 9 ingredients and Provilac High Protein Sitafal lists 2.
What is the barcode of Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
The barcode (GTIN) of Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink is 8906019270002.
What is in the TruthIn report for Yakult Light Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.