Patent ID: 7229659

Claim:
A process for preparing a stable suspension of a protein material in an acidic beverage, comprising; blending (A) a hydrated and homogenized protein material slurry wherein the homogenization is carried out in two stages of a high pressure stage of from 2000–3000 pounds per square inch and a low pressure stage of from 300–1000 pounds per square inch, with (B) a hydrated protein stabilizing agent-acid dispersion consisting essentially of a hydrated high methoxyl pectin protein stabilizing agent-acid dispersion, and pasteurizing and homogenizing the blend, wherein the homogenization is carried out in two stages of a high pressure stage of from 2000–3000 pounds per square inch and a low pressure stage of from 300–1000 pounds per square inch. wherein the suspension delivers at least 3.0 grams protein per 8 ounce serving and wherein the pectin is present in an amount of at least 0.82 grams pectin per 8 ounce serving.