Drink composition
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorTheo W. Kuypers
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Abstract
A powder-form composition of fats, proteins, lactose and other carbohydrates, in which the ratio by weight of proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5. The particles of the composition have cavities containing gaseous contents which, upon reconstitution to prepare a beverage, are released and a froth is formed on the surface of the beverage.
Claims8
A particulate powder-form composition comprising particles having cavities containing gaseous contents and comprising by weight from 0.2% to 28% fats, 5% to 16% lactic proteins and 16% to 62% lactose, such that the ratio by weight of lactic proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5, up to 60% carbohydrates, other than lactose, and a stabilizing salt selected from the group consisting of a citrate in an amount of 0.6% to 1% by weight of the composition and a phosphate in an amount of 0.3% to 0.5% by weight of the composition.
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