Marks & Spencer (M&S) has collaborated with the science-based nutrition app Zoe to introduce a gut health shot made from milk.
Called M&S Food x Zoe Gut Shot, the drink contains over five billion live cultures from 14 strains of friendly bacteria, is high in fibre and a source of calcium, according to M&S.
It is a “creamy yet tart milk drink with kefir and berries”, and no added sugar or sweetener, according to the retailer. It’s priced at £2 for 150ml and a free gut health guide is provided with every purchase.
Zoe offers at-home gut health test kits along with personalised nutrition advice based on the results.The app launched in April 2022 and has over 100,000 members.
M&S said customers were becoming more aware of the gut’s role in overall health, with searches for ‘gut health’ up 247% on Ocado since 2021.
“At M&S we want all of our food to be exceptional; delicious, of the highest quality, and sourced and made with care – offering customers value with values,” said M&S Food MD Alex Freudmann.
“We always ensure a healthy choice is a delicious choice, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of gut health innovation. The M&S Food x Zoe Gut Shot combines the nutrition science expertise of Zoe with the magic of M&S food quality, innovation and product development.
“From the Zoe shot to our award-winning Plant Kitchen range and our newly launched High Protein range, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in offering our customers healthier choices.”
Zoe co-founder and CEO Jonathan Wolf said: “At Zoe our mission is to improve the health of millions. We run the world’s largest microbiome and nutrition research study, with hundreds of thousands of members, and bring expert-led science to the world via our free podcast, published research and social channels.
“But there’s a lot more that can be done to change the way the world understands nutrition. I’m glad we’ve partnered with M&S to bring this delicious product to supermarkets across the nation, helping more people to improve their gut health.”