Actimel is a delicious yogurt drink, available in many different flavours. It contains ingredients like tasty yogurt full of L.casei live cultures andVitamins B6 and D.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
The word Actimel is derived from the Flemish “Active melk” which means literally Active Milk.
Actimel contains vitamins B6 and D which support the normal function of the immune system. Actimel helps maintain teeth & bones. Actimel can be enjoyed daily as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle.
Every bottle of Actimel contains a unique combination of live cultures, including the exclusive L Casei Danone® strain. L. casei Danone® is the trademark name for our exclusive bacteria Lactobacillus casei CNCM I-1518 (also called Lactobacillus casei DN 114 001). It has been discovered by Danone scientist.
Yes this strain has been selected and discovered by Danone’s international research centre and is exclusive to Danone.
Yes, all our Actimel dairy products are made with pasteurised milk.
Actimel currently has 11 different flavours – including seven original flavours and five 0% fat 0% added sugar. Please visit the flavours and nutritional information section for more information.
Yes, our bottle and cardboard are 100% recyclable and widely recycled. Please rinse the bottle before putting it in the recycling bin. To find out more abut recycling, visit OPRL website.
To find the full nutrition information for your favourite Actimel product within the range please go to the Our Mighty Shots section.
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Yogurt is a dairy product produced from the fermentation of milk and characterised by the use of specific starter cultures. The basic cultures used in the manufacture of yogurt are Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Alternate culture yogurt may use the cultures of Streptococcus thermophilus and any Lactobacillus species.
Danone Dairy products contain lactose originating from the milk they are made with. However, if you are lactose intolerant, you may still be able to eat our dairy products as the lactose is mostly consumed by the cultures, but you should first consult with your GP to make sure.
Diabetes is a complex condition. The national charity Diabetes UK says that, ‘Although the food choices you make and your eating habits are important in helping you manage your diabetes, you should be able to continue enjoying a wide variety of foods as part of healthy eating.’ we suggest you see your GP or dietitian if you have any concerns.
All of our packs are clearly marked in case they may contain allergens. Actimel is suitable for those with nut allergies apart from Actimel 100% Dairy free.
RI stands for Reference Intake. RIs provide on-pack guidelines to help put nutrition information into the context of an overall healthy balanced diet, by showing how much of your RIs a serving of the food provides.
A new labelling regulation now applies in Europe, including in the UK. This new regulation has replaced GDAs (Guideline Daily Amounts) with Reference Intakes (RIs). Our nutrition information give the Reference Intakes provided by a serving, in icons that are very similar in design to the previous GDA icons.
GDA stands for Guideline Daily Amount and RI for Reference Intake. They are a guide to the amount of energy, fat, saturates, sugar and salt an average adult should aim to have no more than in any one day. Although everybody is different, you should aim to meet the RI for energy and treat the RIs for fat, saturates, sugar and salt as the maximum intake you should have in one day. Reference intake (RI) is the new name introduced by a new labelling regulation so it will progressively replace GDA on food labels. Most of the values are kept unchanged between GDAs and RIs, except for Protein (from 45 to 50g) and Carbohydrate (from 230 to 260g).
This is because they are identified as major allergens under the new labelling regulation. The new regulation requires these allergens to be emphasised in the list of ingredients directly. Danone has chosen to emphasise allergens by bolding and using a different colour, so that allergic consumers can spot them easily on the new labels.
A new labelling regulation requires the nutritional table to mention the salt content, and no longer the sodium content, in order to make it more understandable for consumers who are likely to be more familiar with salt than with sodium. We do not add salt in our Actimel recipes. Therefore as foreseen by the regulation the labelled salt value is a “salt equivalent” value calculated from the naturally occurring sodium content.
This is because the new labelling regulation does not provide for a daily reference intake for fibre, therefore it is no longer possible to calculate a % of contribution for fibre.
A healthy balanced diet and lifestyle is where you eat a diet that includes all the main food groups and nutrients you need to live well, and do plenty of exercise. You can get more info and loads of good advice on how to have a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide
Actimel is suitable for everyone in the family from age 3 upwards.
Weaning infants and young children under three years old have specific nutritional requirements which Actimel has not been formulated to meet.
Actimel is suitable for everyone in the family from age 3 upwards. Actimel should form part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. For any specific concerns, we recommend you consult your GP or dietitian.
Actimel contains Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus along with Lactobacillus casei .
Yes, Actimel products are suitable for vegetarians.
Actimel products sold in the UK and Ireland are free from gluten except for the Actimel 100% Dairy Free range.
Yes, Actimel is intended for the general healthy population, including pregnant and lactating women. We recommend that you talk to your GP or dietitian if you have any concerns about consuming Actimel.
It can be consumed at any time of day – why not try integrating as part of your breakfast?
Actimel should be stored in the refrigerator below +6°C for no longer than the use by date marked on the product. As with all chilled food products, we recommend that Actimel is transferred to your fridge as soon as you arrive home from shopping.
Actimel is not intended to be frozen and we cannot guarantee the quality of the product if it has been frozen.
Most people drink Actimel, but why not try something new like pouring it on cereal or as part of a smoothie?
Actimel can be consumed every day as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle.
It depends on the flavour! It’s a delicious yogurt drink and it is available in 13 different flavours, so there is sure to be a favourite for everyone. For more information on Actimel flavours go to Our Mighthy Shots section of this website.
Actimel does not exist in a bigger bottle as our consumer research has not until now identified a need for a new format. We do not exclude the possibility to launch it if the market situation changes.
To enjoy it at its best, you shouldn’t drink it past its use by date.
Of course – just make sure it’s kept in a cool bag with an ice pack to make sure the temperature is kept between +1°C and +6°C.
Yes, Actimel 0% and Actimel original range both contain vitamins D and B6 which support the normal function of the immune system. They are also crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures.
Yes, Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which support the normal function of the immune system. You can enjoy Actimel as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is good for the maintenance of normal bones as a part of a balanced lifestyle.
Yes, Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which support the normal function of the immune system. You can enjoy Actimel as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is needed for the maintenance of normal bones as a part of a balanced lifestyle.
Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which support the normal function of the immune system. It’s also crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures***. You can enjoy it as part of a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle.
Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which support the normal function of the immune system. Each bottle is also crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures***.
Yes, Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which are good for you as they support the normal function of the immune system. It’s also crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures***. You can enjoy Actimel as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is good for the maintenance of normal bones as a part of a balanced lifestyle.
Yes, Actimel contains vitamins D and B6 which are good for you as they support the normal function of the immune system. It’s also crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures***.You can enjoy Actimel as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is good for the maintenance of normal bones as a part of a balanced lifestyle.
Actimel has an 100% dairy free range which has an almond and oat base and contains vitamins D and B6 which help support the normal function of the immune system. It’s also full of L. casei cultures. This is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. A little shot of wonder, bursting with goodness for your immune system*. All other Actimel ranges are suitable for vegetarians, why not give them a shot?
Some yogurts can contain L. casei. However, we use a unique strain of L. casei named L. casei Danone thanks to more than 40 years of our own research. Actimel is crammed with 10 billion L. casei cultures*.
It can be consumed at any time of day – why not try integrating with your breakfast as part of a healthy diet?
Actimel can be consumed at any time of day – why not try integrating with your breakfast as part of a healthy diet?
Actimel can be consumed as part of a healthy diet. As one of your daily dairy products we recommend to consume no more than 2 a day as part of healthy diet.
Yes, Actimel Kids contains vitamin D which is good for children as it supports the normal function of the immune system in children. It’s also a source of calcium and full of L. casei cultures***. You can enjoy Actimel Kids as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children, as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Yes, Actimel Kids contains vitamin D which is good for children as it supports the normal function of the immune system in children. It’s also a source of calcium and full of L. casei cultures***. You can enjoy Actimel Kids as a fermented dairy product containing calcium, which is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children, as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Actimel Kids is full of L. casei cultures***.
Actimel Kids yogurt drinks are rich in vitamin D and contains vitamin B6 which contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children. Each bottle is also a source of calcium and full of L. casei cultures***. It also contains vitamin B6, and doesn’t contain any preservatives, colours or artificial flavours.
Our Actimel Kids range doesn't contain any preservatives.
Yes, our Actimel Kids is gluten free.
Actimel Kids yogurt drinks contains vitamin D and B6 which supports the normal function of the immune system in children. Each bottle is also full of L. casei cultures***.
Actimel products are suitable for the whole family above 3 years.
Yes, the Actimel Kids range is suitable for vegetarians.
No, the Actimel Kids range is not suitable for vegans.
Actimel Kids hasn't been certified by Halal / Kosher bodies. However, we can confirm Actimel Kids are vegetarian products.