Patent ID: 6180159
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A23F,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; andb. 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 10% sweetener;(8) from about 0 to about 20% milk solids;(9) from about 0 to about 3% processing aids; andc. from about 0 to about 10% of a flavorant; andd. from about 0 to about 95% water; andwherein the ratio of the water-soluble to water-insoluble components in said beverage product is about 3.3 or less.