Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for beverage use comprising an acidic soluble protein, and one or two or more powdery or granular salts selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts of organic acids and water-soluble basic salts, wherein at least the acidic soluble protein is granulated. Furthermore, the present invention provides a process for producing a composition for beverage use containing an acidic soluble protein, comprising: adding to the acidic soluble protein one or two or more powdery or granular salts selected from alkali metal salts of organic acids and water-soluble basic salts in a proportion of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the acidic soluble protein, and subjecting at least the acidic soluble protein to granulation. In the composition for beverage use, the formation of undissolved lumps when the composition is dissolved in water is suppressed.

Abstract: A process for producing a carbonated jelly product rich in coolness to the taste is disclosed, comprising adding carbon dioxide to a uniform dispersion of cold water-insoluble .kappa.-carrageenan and/or .iota.-carrageenan in an aqueous solution, sealing the carbonated dispersion into a container, sterilizing the dispersion by heating, and cooling the dispersion to set.