| 摘要 |
A fluid composition comprises (a) a fluid medium, (b) a non-ionic cellulose ether, and (c) a hydrocolloid, wherein the hydrocolloid (c) is different to the non-ionic cellulose ether (b). The fluid composition preferably also comprises a particulate component suspended in the fluid, such as cocoa, fruit pulp, starch granules or mineral salts. The fluid medium (a) is preferably milk and/or fruit juice. The non-ionic cellulose ether component may be methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, hydroxylpropylcellulose, ethylmethylcellulose or mixtures thereof. Examples of hydrocolloids used are alginate, carrageenan, guar gum, microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, pectin, gelatin and starch. An especially preferred embodiment comprises methyl cellulose, carrageenan and cocoa powder. The particulates are held in suspension even when the fluid is subjected to heating, retorting and cooling without agitation. |
