Abstract
A process for making a powdered precursor for preparing an acidic beverage upon admixture of the powdered precursor with a liquid, the process comprising the steps: (a) preparing a first slurry comprising a protein source and a polysaccharide stabiliser, said first slurry having a neutral or an acidic pH; (b) adjusting the pH of the first slurry, if necessary, to a value in the range of from 5.5 to 7.5, preferably 6 to 7.5, more preferably from 6 to 7; and (c) spray drying the first slurry after step (a) or step (b).
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | WO2005063058 |
| IPC | A23P 1/ 06 A I |
| Priority date | 23/12/03 |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Jul 2005 |