Pellet systems for preparing beverages
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorsJohn Sweeney, Peter Dea, William Aimutis, Vincent Cavallini, Karla 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.
Claims20
A frozen, packaged milkshake product comprising a covered container containing frozen dairy based pellets,
- wherein the container has instructions for adding milk or juice to the frozen pellets in the container and shaking the container after adding the milk or juice, at least one fill point indicator for a volume of added milk or juice in order to provide a headspace of 20-150% of the combined volume of the frozen pellets and added milk or juice allowing the frozen pellets to be shaken for a time from about 15-60 seconds with the added milk or juice to provide a substantially homogenous, rich, creamy mouth feel, milk shake product and the frozen pellets are not significantly undissolved,
- wherein the container includes a cover providing positive closure to prevent leaking during vigorous shaking, and
- wherein the frozen pellets comprise 25-78 wt % milk, 0-25 wt % sweetener, 0.1-2 wt % flavoring, and 0.15-2 wt % a stabilizer mix.
A frozen, packaged beverage product comprising a covered container containing frozen based pellets,
- wherein the container has instructions for adding fluids to the frozen pellets in the container and shaking the container after adding the fluid, a cover providing positive closure to prevent leaking during vigorous shaking, at least one fill point indicator for a volume of added fluid in order to provide a headspace of 20-150% of the combined volume of the frozen pellets and added fluid allowing the frozen pellets to be shaken for a time from about 15-60 seconds with the added milk or juice to provide a substantially homogenous, rich, creamy mouth feel, milk shake product and the frozen pellets are not significantly undissolved, and
- wherein the frozen pellets comprise 25-78 wt % added fluid, 10-25 wt % sweetener, and 0.15-2 wt % a stabilizer mix.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.