AN ACIDIFIED MILK BEVERAGE POWDER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention relates to an acidified milk beverage powder and method for producing such an acidified milk beverage powder. More specifically, the present invention provides a powdered composition which can be added to water with minimal mixing to produce an acidified fruit beverage containing milk and having a smooth texture. Said powder comprising: i) 20-40 wt% fruit juice powder; ii) 50-70 wt% granular sugar; iii) 1-2 wt% organic acid granules; iv) 4-10 wt% milk powder; and v) 3-4 wt% carboxymethylcellulose powder composed of particles, wherein said particles have a diameter of 0.5 mm or less, preferably of 0.1 mm or less. The present invention also provides a process for producing said powder for the preparation of an acidified milk beverage, comprising steps of : dry blending granular sugar with carboxymethylcellulose powder, and mixing a milk powder, a fruit juice powder and granular organic acid into the blend.