Abstract: This invention provides an instant, dry powdered yogurt formulation which can be reconstituted into either a yogurt meal or a yogurt drink, and a process for making same. The formulation of this invention includes hydrocolloid gums, preferably a combination of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, and may include other gel systems such as a combination of carrageenan and diary protein, active protein, or certain type of maltodextrins. The powder can be reconstituted into a yogurt product of the desired thickness virtually instantaneously with agitation using a household blender, agitating by hand requires slightly longer times, but still under a minute. The composition is also useful for making a frozen or chilled yogurt product.

Abstract: This invention provides an instant, dry powdered yogurt formulation which can be reconstituted into either a yogurt meal or a yogurt drink, and a process for making same. The formulation of this invention includes a hydrocolloid gum, preferably a combination of xanthan gum and locust beam gum. This ingredient is important in making the formulation suitable to produce either a high quality meal or drink. A Lactobacillus culture and whey or another suitable dairy product are also included in the formulation. A process for preparing the formulation is described.