The present invention provides an aqueous liquid or spoonable edible
composition comprising at least 1% wt protein and from 0.1 to 5% wt of a
biopolymer thickening agent which is not denatured or hydrolysed between
pH 2 and 4, and wherein the composition has a gel strength at 37.degree.
C. and pH 2 of at least 10 KPa. The compositions of the invention have
good satiety effects and are beneficial for use in weight control plans.