This invention is directed to a suspension stable
protein containing acid beverage composition, comprising; (A) at least one
protein material, (B) at least one flavoring material, (C) at least one sweetener, (D) at least one
food grade acid, and (E) water; wherein the suspension stable
protein containing acid beverage composition is free of a stabilizing agent, has a pH of from 3.0 to 3.7, and wherein for a 3
gram protein per 8 ounce composition has a
viscosity at 25° C. of from 2 to 3 centipoise, less than 3%
sediment and less than 1% serum, or wherein for a 6.5
gram protein per 8 ounce composition has a
viscosity at 25° C. of from 3 to 5 centipoise, less than 5%
sediment and less than 1% serum, or wherein for a 11
gram protein per 8 ounce composition has a
viscosity at 25° C. of from 4 to 6 centipoise, less than 10%
sediment and less than 1% serum.