Protein stabilizer systems comprising carrageenan for weakly acidic flavored milk drinks

Mildly acidic milk and soy beverages and methods for preparation of mildly acidic milk and soy beverages are provided herein. The acidified milk and soy beverages generally comprise a milk product and a stabilizer system at a mildly acidic pH in the range of about 5.0 to about 6.0. In particular embodiments, the beverage further comprises one or more components to provide a fruit flavor to the acidified milk beverage. In embodiments, the acidified milk and soy beverages comprise a milk product in an amount sufficient to provide milk protein and/or soy protein in the beverage in an amount from about 0.25 % by weight to about 4.0 % by weight of the beverage and a stabilizer system comprising a carrageenan component and optionally a high acyl gellan gum. The carrageenan component desirably comprises a mildly extracted kappa-iota copolymer with minimal alkaline modification.