| abstract |
A stable concentrated dairy liquid comprising a homogenized blend of ultrafiltered dairy liquid and native cream; a total solids of 25 to 36 percent, a protein to fat ratio of 0.4 to 0.7 where the fat is supplied from both the ultrafiltered dairy liquid and the cream, and less than 1 percent lactose; an amount of stabilizer salt in a ratio of protein to stabilizer salt between 10:1 to 38:1; 20 to 45 percent reduction in volatile compounds containing one of sulfur, nitrogen, or mixtures thereof as compared to a concentrated dairy liquid without cream enrichment and a Brew Recovery of at least 90 percent after 9 months ambient storage, said Brew Recovery being a measurement of dairy solids that are received in a cup as compared to the starting dairy solids when reconstituted at ambient conditions. |