Lactobacillus Gasseri SBT2055

SBT2055 is a probiotic strain from Megmilk Snow Brand in Japan. It is mostly sold there.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

In Japan it sells as Gasseri SP yogurt and mail order capsules. Outside Japan, look for Japanese import sellers. Many gasseri supplements use other strains, so read the code.

Professional insight

Pharmacists checking SBT2055 imports look for the strain code. Then they confirm the label has English directions.

Generic gasseri supplements rarely contain SBT2055.
Newer labels may say Lactobacillus paragasseri SBT2055.
Japanese packs show the strain as SP in katakana text.
Imported yogurt cannot travel without a cold chain.

Check the label

Strain code SBT2055 printed, not just L. gasseri.
Species shown as gasseri or the newer name paragasseri.
Megmilk Snow Brand named as maker or strain supplier.
Expiry date readable, including Japanese year order.
Storage line, such as avoid heat and humidity.
Allergen line for milk in yogurt or capsule fillers.
Importer name and contact for packs sold abroad.

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SBT2055 strain facts

Current name: Lactobacillus paragasseri SBT2055; Formerly classed as L. gasseri.
Developer: Megmilk Snow Brand, Japan
Supplement launch: 2020; Yogurt form came first, in 2015.

Japan sells SBT2055 products under its Food with Function Claims system. That approval is Japanese only. It does not cover sales in other countries.

Types

SBT2055 product forms
Form	Where sold	What to check
Drinking or spoon yogurt	Japanese supermarkets	Use-by date and fridge storage
Capsules, 30 day pack	Megmilk mail order in Japan	Strain code and import labeling
Blended supplements	Some overseas brands	Whether SBT2055 is named at all

Safe use

Ask for a translated label if directions are in Japanese only.
Do not rely on weight loss claims from listings.
Stop and seek advice if you notice unusual symptoms.

Red flags

Listing names SBT2055 but the photo shows another strain.
Seller ships yogurt without cooling in summer.
No expiry date shown in photos.
Claims of guaranteed fat loss or disease cures.

Common questions

Is SBT2055 sold in the US or Canada?: We found no confirmed North American retail brand. Most buyers use Japanese import sellers.
Is any gasseri probiotic the same as SBT2055?: No. Gasseri is a species. SBT2055 is one strain with its own code.
Why does the label say paragasseri?: The strain was reclassified. Megmilk now lists it as L. paragasseri SBT2055.