Patent ID: 6730336
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A flavored beverage product which comprises:a. a water-insoluble component having particles with a mean particle size diameter of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 microns which comprises: (1) from about 0.2 to about 40% of a microparticulate component; (2) from about 0.0 to about 40% of a fat/oil component; (3) from about 0.0 to about 3.0% of an emulsifier; (4) from about 0 to about 5% of a microcrystalline cellulose; and b. a water-soluble component which comprises: (1) from about 0.075 to about 40% of a soluble beverage component; (2) from about 0.05 to about 30% of a thickener; (3) from about 0 to about 4% buffers; (4) from about 0 to about 60% foam stabilizer; (5) from about 0 to about 5% acid; (6) from about 0 to about 5% carbonate/bicarbonate; (7) from about 0 to about 50% sweetener; (8) from about 0 to about 20% milk solids; (9) from about 0 to about 3% processing aids; (10) from about 0.1 to about 5% of a vitamin/mineral mix; and c. from about 0 to about 10% of a flavorant; and d. from about 0 to about 95% water; and wherein the ratio of the water-insoluble to water-soluble components in said beverage product is about 0.300 or greater.