Patent ID: 6887505
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: A23C

Abstract:
1. An ultra-high temperature pasteurized liquid (UHT) milk concentrate for mixing with water to provide a reconstituted milk beverage that tastes like fresh milk comprising an ultra-high temperature pasteurized liquid (UHT) milk concentrate which is produced by directly injecting steam into a condensed liquid milk blend, said concentrate having a nonfat milk solids content of at least about 30% by weight and containing, sodium hexametaphosphate and carrageenan stabilizers in effective amounts to provide (a) an extended shelf stability of at least about 30 days without granulation and/or separation of the milk solids, (b) milk solids which do not separate upon dilution with water, and (c) upon dilution with water provides a drinkable product which has the characteristics of and tastes like fresh milk.