Steven S. Kwon - New Milford CT Jeffrey H. Main - North Salem NY Constance L. Smith - New Milford CT
Assignee:
Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:
A23C 1102
US Classification:
426130
Abstract:
A beverage composition is provided which contains a beverage vehicle containing milk protein, a beverage base of coffee or tea, kappa carrageenan and buffering and chelating agents including a phosphate and at least one of sodium alginate and propylene glycol alginate. The beverage composition is heat treated for sterilizing it and may be aseptically packaged for a long shelf life at room temperature.