Patent ID: 8501258

Claim:
A method of preparing a milk-based beverage comprising: hydrating whey protein isolate at approximately 4% of total weight of the beverage, in water; adding pectin to approximately 0.5% of total weight of the beverage; adding fruit juice concentrate to approximately 1% of total weight of the beverage; adding canola oil to approximately 1% of total weight of the beverage; adding sweeteners to approximately 3% of total weight of the beverage; adding a milk calcium complex to approximately 0.5% of total weight of the beverage; after said adding steps, adjusting pH to a range of approximately 4.2 to 5.0; heating at approximately 205° F. for approximately 30 seconds; homogenizing using a first stage of approximately 2500 PSI and a second stage of approximately 500 PSI; wherein, greater than 90% substantially all of the total protein content of said beverage comes from said whey protein isolate; wherein said beverage will remain safe for consumption after being stored without refrigeration for at least 30 days.