Aseptic fluid coffee whitener and process for preparing same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An aseptically packaged, liquid, non-dairy coffee whitener which is shelf-stable for several months and a process for, preparing it, are provided. The coffee whitener comprises water vegetable fat, an edible emulsifier system a milk protein, salt, and other optional ingredients. The process comprises performing an ultra-high temperature sterilization treatment on a mixture comprising water, heated vegetable fat an edible emulsifier, system, and milk protein; cooling; homogenizing; and further cooling and packaging the resulting emulsion in an aseptic container under aseptic conditions. The product is shelf-stable for several months before opening and is stable against browning under …