Amylaceous dairy-like food product

摘要

The invention provides a food product composition including a source of starch and/or starch hydrolysate and emulsifier of oil seed origin. The food product has a smooth and uniform consistency substantially devoid of rough or gritty mouthfeel, not unlike a conventional yoghurt. The product may be acidified, which acidification can be achieved by fermentation with a suitable culture or by the admixing of lactic acid. The invention also provides a kit for making the food product.