The present invention provides an aqueous liquid or spoonable edible composition comprising at least 1% wt protein and from 0.1 to 5% wt of a biopolymer thickening agent which is not denatured or hydrolysed between pH 2 and 4, and wherein the composition has a gel strength at 37° C. and pH 2 of at least 10 KPa. The compositions of the invention have good satiety effects and are beneficial for use in weight control plans.