The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: two or more hydrocolloid gums, such as
pectin and
gellan gum; a coconut-based fat component, such as
coconut cream; and water; wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7 and is an oil-in-water
emulsion. The composition provides a ready-to-drink beverage in the form of a homogeneous
emulsion. The disclosure also relates to a method of making the composition comprising mixing the two or more hydrocolloid gums, the coconut-based fat component, and water to form a first mixture, blending the first mixture to provide a homogenized first mixture, and mixing the homogenized first mixture with the coconut-based fat component to form a second mixture. Adding additional water to the homogenized first mixture to provide a second mixture; and blending the second mixture to provide a homogenized second mixture.