Probiotic milk brand Yakult launched in Kerala
The product is available in two variants – ‘Yakult and Yakult Light’
Sold in a five-bottle pack, Yakult Light contains less sugar and Vitamins D & E
‘Yakult’ is sold for Rs 70 and ‘Yakult Light’ for Rs 85
Yakult has been developed by microbiologist Minoru Shirota in Japan in 1920
Each 65 ml bottle of Yakult contains more than 6.5 billion beneficial bacteria
Probiotics are living microorganisms administered in a sufficient number to survive in the intestinal ecosystem
Probiotic products are said to have a positive effect on the host
