A process developed for the preparation of fermented carbonated whey bevera
ge was found highly acceptable with respect to sensory and physico-chemical
qualities. The heat and chemical pre-treatments given to whey for clarific
ation also improved physical qualities. The developed fermentation process
imparted acceptable lactic acid flavour by hindering unacceptable odour of
natural whey. The carbonation of beverage further helped in improving the a
cceptability. A sugar level of 12.0%, pineapple flavour of 0.1% and carbona
tion of 72.48 kg cm(-1) were found most acceptable and the product was like
d extremely well by the judges.