Yakult Lid Colors Guide
Understanding the different types of Yakult through their distinctive lid colors
RED LID
Yakult Original
50 Calories
The classic Yakult formulation that has been loved worldwide since its creation.
Contains the original recipe with the exclusive Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain.
- Original formula since 1935
- Contains 20+ billion live probiotics
- Available in Australia
- Classic sweet taste
BLUE LID
Yakult Light
25 Calories
A lighter version with 50% fewer calories and reduced sugar content.
Uses Stevia as a natural sweetener while maintaining the same probiotic benefits.
- 50% fewer calories than Original
- Less sugar with Stevia sweetener
- Same probiotic count as Original
- Available in Australia since 2004
GREEN LID
Yakult Plus
Regional Variant
Available in select markets like the UK. Enhanced with additional vitamins and fiber
for extra nutritional benefits beyond probiotics.
- Rich in Vitamin C
- Contains added fiber
- Same probiotic benefits
- Not available in Australia
Yakult in Australia
Available Types
Australia offers only two varieties: Yakult Original (Red Lid) and Yakult LIGHT (Blue Lid)
Production Location
Manufactured in Dandenong, Victoria, ensuring fresh local production
Probiotic Strain
Both varieties contain the exclusive Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota (LcS) strain
Launch History
Yakult LIGHT was introduced in 2004 and reformulated in 2017 with Stevia
Regional Differences
While some countries offer additional varieties like Yakult Plus (Green Lid) or Yakult Balance, Australia focuses on the two core products that have proven most popular with Australian consumers.