The samples were prepared on a pilot scale as previously reported. Whole milk powders were dissolved in distilled water to obtain 8% reconstituted whole milk, and then mixed with 0.8% CMC solution at a 1:1 (v/v) ratio. The mixture was
directly acidified to pH 4.0, homogenised at 200 bar with
a homogeniser, pasteurised at 110 C for 30 s and then stored in sealed bottles at
4 C overnight prior to stability evaluation.