Yakult is a probiotic yogurt drink that originated in Japan around the 1930s. It is available in over 40 countries around the world and is gaining popularity. But what exactly is it? And what does it taste like?
Yakult is a yogurt-based drink that has a texture similar to water and has a sweet and sour taste.
The drink comes in two popular flavors: vanilla and citrus, which change the flavor just a little. Keep reading to learn a little more about Yakult, and why it is so popular.
Yakult is a probiotic drink. It has a very similar taste to many kefir or probiotic yogurt drinks. Yakult has two flavors, citrus and vanilla. Both are sweet and slightly sour. They also taste a little tangy, similar to yogurt.
The Texture of Yakult
Most yogurt probiotic drinks are very thick, just liquid enough to make it a drinkable yogurt. However, since Yakult uses only nonfat milk, the texture is much more similar to water or juice, making it a nice and light drink.
The Smell of Yakult
The smell is very similar to a sweet dairy smell. Some people describe it as a fermented cheese or milk smell, while others compare it to a cheesecake. There is usually a hint of a citrus or vanilla smell as well, depending on what flavor you have.
How Do I Use Yakult?
Yakult is often drunk by itself. They come in 80ml serving bottles and many people drink them as a healthy probiotic drink once a day. Sometimes, people will use it in mixed drinks such as Yakult soju, which is just soju and soda water.
Also, you can make a Calpis-type drink by pouring it over soda water. This gives it an Italian soda texture with the milk mixed with bubbly soda. It is very delicious and refreshing this way.
Conclusion:
Yakult is a popular probiotic drink. They come in single-serving sizes that make it a perfect drink to take first thing in the morning. Like with other yogurt probiotic drinks, it has a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that can take some getting used to. However, the thinner texture makes it easy to drink, and get daily probiotics as needed.
