Pellet systems for preparing beverages
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorsJohn F. Sweeney, Peter C. Dea, William R. Aimutis, Vincent M. Cavallini, Karla J. Nelson, Serpil Metin
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Abstract
Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
Claims22
An article of manufacture for preparing a frozen beverage comprising:
- a. first frozen pellets, said first frozen pellets comprising:
- i. a milk fluid, said milk fluid being about 25% to about 78% by weight of said first frozen pellets;
- ii. inulin, said inulin being about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of said first frozen pellets and providing fiber, sweetness and slowing the melting rate of said first frozen pellets relative to an equivalent weight percentage of sucrose;
- iii. a sweetener
- iv. a flavoring;
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- v. a stabilizer mix;
- said first frozen pellets being of relatively uniform size and shape and being unaerated;
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- b. second frozen pellets, said second frozen pellets comprising:
- i. a milk fluid, said milk fluid being about 60% to about 85% by weight of said second frozen pellets;
- ii. inulin, said inulin being about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of said second frozen pellets and providing fiber, sweetness and slowing the melting rate of said first frozen pellets relative to an equivalent weight percentage of sucrose;
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- iii. a sweetener;
- iv. a flavoring;
- v. a stabilizer mix;
- said second frozen pellets being of relatively uniform size and shape and being unaerated;
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- said second frozen pellets being of different milk fluid percentage composition than said first frozen pellets.
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