| abstract |
A foamable instant coffee product having a density of at least about 0.4 g/cc and comprising, instant coffee, a densified non-foaming creamer, an acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate salt to generate carbon dioxide, a foaming creamer, a proteinaceous foam stabilizer, and other optional ingredients such as sweeteners, milk solids, flavorants, thickeners, etc. This product is preferably made by compacting the non-foaming creamer, acid, carbonate/bicarbonate salt and instant coffee and then combining this compacted, densified material with the remaining ingredients. Alternatively, this product can be made by compacting the non-foaming creamer, acid and carbonate/bicarbonate salt, extruding the instant coffee and sweetener (e.g., sugar) and then combining the compacted and extruded materials with the remaining ingredients. |