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摘要

The present invention relates to an agent for imparting creamy mouthfeel (referred to herein as "creamy mouthfeel agent") to foods and beverages. Said agent comprises a water-insoluble component and a water-soluble component. Said water-insoluble component has particles with a mean particle size diameter of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 microns and comprises: (a) from about 5 to about 70 % of a microparticulate component; (b) from about 0 to about 60 % of fat/oil component; (c) from about 0 to about 5 % of emulsifier component; (d) up to about 5 % of a microcrystalline cellulose component. Said water-soluble component comprises: (a) from about 0.05 to about 40 % of a thickener; (b) from about 0 to about 10 % sodium caseinate; (c) from 0 to about 40 % milk solids; and (d) from about 0 to about 4 % processing aids. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention comprises from about 0 to about 10 % flavorant; said flavorants may be part of the water-insoluble components, the water-soluble components, or both. The water-insoluble components comprise at least 60 % of the total solids of the creamy mouthfeel agent. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention can be used in food and beverage products where a rich, creamy mouthfeel is desired, and is particularly preferred in those food compositions where creamer products have been conventionally used.