Patent ID: 8518469
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61P

Abstract:
1. A powdered beverage composition suitable for being added to water or aqueous based liquid to form a protein-containing and fiber-containing beverage, said powdered beverage composition comprising (1) agglomerated protein, the agglomerated protein selected from the group consisting of whey protein, milk protein, and mixtures thereof, (2) a soluble fiber component, and (3) an optional high intensity sweetener component; the soluble fiber component present in an amount about 1.6 times to about 3.3 times greater by weight than the agglomerated protein; and the powdered beverage composition is soluble in water having a temperature below about 52° F. by using hand mixing; wherein the soluble fiber component increases the flowability and cold water solubility of the powdered beverage composition; and wherein a single serving size of about 3 to about 25 g of the powdered beverage composition has less than about 50 calories, about 1 to about 6 g protein, about 2 to about 10 g soluble fiber, less than about 0.5 g fat, and less than about 2 g net carbohydrates.