The claim
Yakult probiotic drink is made from cow sperm.
Original review summary
The review says Yakult is made with skimmed milk powder, sugars, flavorings, water, and probiotic bacteria—not cow sperm. It describes fermentation as adding the bacteria to milk and says the process has nothing to do with animal reproduction.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the rumor appeared in a Facebook post published on July 31, 2020. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo India original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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