Beverages comprising a rice extract, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof

Abstract

A beverage comprising at least one flavoring and a rice extract, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof is provided. The beverage has a cream-like mouthfeel. A method of providing a beverage which imparts a cream-like mouthfeel is also provided. The method comprises providing a rice milk product and adding at least one flavoring to the rice milk product ist also provided. A beverage comprising at least one flavoring, a thickener, and a rice extract is further provided. The thickener may comprise gum arabic, gum karaya, gum / tragacanth, gum ghatti, agar-agar, anar gum, locust bean gum, konjac, alginates, carrageenans, pectin, tara gum, xanthan gum, gellan gum, pullulan, curdlan, celllulose, microcrystallize cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose gum, gelatin, chitosan, maltodextrin or combinations thereof.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to beverages comprising rice extracts, rice extract derivatives or combinations thereof. Background technique [0002] Today's lifestyles have become more active and hectic to the point that consumers are seeking portable, on-the-go food and beverages that are traditionally consumed at home or at a restaurant while seated. For example, there are now products that allow consumers to drink soup or yogurt while in the car or outside of the home or restaurant setting. Consumers have commonly consumed sparkling or carbonated beverages, still beverages, and fruit juices, and such consumption includes the use of single-serve or double-serve packages. Likewise, improvements in the formulation of packaged foods such as ice cream, pies, cakes, and desserts have also contributed to the popularity of these packaged foods among consumers and the packaging of these foods in single serving sizes. However, the possibilities fo...

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Problems solved by technology

Active or busy lifestyles may also exacerbate the problem of consumers not having their first choice or even any choice when consuming "convenience" food or beverage products