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Lakto is a Latvian fermented dairy brand from Food Union. The maker says its first recipe came from Latvian scientists in 1994 and has stayed essentially unchanged for 30 years. It uses live Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium cultures, has a short 12 to 27 day shelf life, and 11 of its 20 products are lactose-free.
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Quick facts about Lakto
These facts come from a trade-news report of the maker’s announcement.
- What it is: a fermented dairy brand, closer to yogurt than to a sweet.
- Maker: Food Union, a Latvian dairy processor. Drinkable versions come from its Rīgas piena kombināts plant.
- Origin of the recipe: created by Latvian scientists in 1994; the company says it has stayed essentially unchanged for 30 years.
- Cultures: L. acidophilus LA and Bifidobacterium BB.
- Range: 20 products, of which 11 are lactose-free. Seven lactose-free products were added in 2024, and the whole spoonable cup range is lactose-free.
- Shelf life: 12 to 27 days, because the cultures are alive.
- Where sold: only in Latvia, according to the report.
Formats
| Format | Examples |
|---|---|
| Cups to eat with a spoon | natural, raspberry, wild strawberry |
| Drinkable 270 g bottles | natural, wild strawberry, and the ProBio line |
| Large bottles | five traditional products |
The ProBio line
The ProBio line is described as lactose-free with no added sugar. Flavors named are blueberry, banana, linseed and oatmeal, and strawberry and mango.
What we could not confirm
- The exact production process and temperatures, which the maker does not publish.
- Nutrition values, which differ by product; read the label.
- Awards or sales rankings; we make no such claims.
This page is information, not an endorsement.
How to use these facts
All figures above are the maker’s statements as reported by a trade-news site, so they may change as the range changes. Before relying on one, such as the lactose-free status of a particular product, check the pack in your hand, because ranges are updated and labels are the legal reference.
People also ask
When was the Lakto recipe created?
The maker says Latvian scientists created it in 1994.
How many Lakto products are lactose-free?
11 of 20, according to the report on the 2024 range.
Why is Lakto's shelf life short?
It contains live cultures, so the maker gives 12 to 27 days.
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