Dessert composition

Abstract

A low fat, substantially cholesterol and lactose free dry dessert combination the base of which comprises a non-dairy creamer, a sweetener, a filler, a stabilizer, a smoother. Various flavors may be added and the composition may be calcium enriched by addition of calcium carbonate. A low calorie mixture is also described. The non-dairy creamer ranges by weight from approximately 14% to 80%. A non-dairy milk replacement my be substituted for all or part of the non-dairy creamer. Sucrose comprises 7% to 45% by weight of sweetener. Sugar substitutes such as aspartame and polydextrose may be used as a substitute for all or part of the sucrose. Whey and whey protein concentrate and maltadextrin are used as a filler. Maltodextrin may be substituted for the whey. A smoother is included to improve the texture of the dessert. The smoother is a blend of xanthan gum and guar gum. Carrageenan gum may be substituted for either xanthan gum or guar gum. Water or fruit juice may be added to the composition and agitated while the mixture is frozen and an ice cream like dessert is achieved. Further dilution results in a tasty beverage.

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