Yakult
Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
About Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink is made by Yakult and sits in the RTD Dairy Based Drinks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906019270019. 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 4 ingredients, starting with glucose, lactobacillus casei strain shirota, natural flavor.
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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink
- Brand
- Yakult
- Category
- RTD Dairy Based Drinks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906019270019
- TIRS rating
- 2.1 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
glucose, lactobacillus casei strain shirota, natural flavor, artificial flavors
Compare with similar rtd dairy based drinks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink (this product) | 2.1 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink healthy?
Yakult 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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink ultra-processed?
Yes. Yakult 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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink lists 4 ingredients: glucose, lactobacillus casei strain shirota, natural flavor, artificial flavors.
Does Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes glucose.
What are healthier alternatives to Yakult 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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink (2.1).
Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink vs Provilac High Protein Sitafal: which is healthier?
Yakult 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 Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink lists 4 ingredients and Provilac High Protein Sitafal lists 2.
What is the barcode of Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink?
The barcode (GTIN) of Yakult Probiotic Fermented Milk Drink is 8906019270019.
What is in the TruthIn report for Yakult 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.