Being sensitive to dairy product defects, and experiencing some defects in other products, I say that you absolutely cannot go wrong with this product. I have used it for years and never had any inconsistencies, I always hold a mixed batch for several days, (and that is where many other products fail) and the excellent mild strawberry flavor and the body and texture, stay consistent over several days. The flavor is just right for me--somewhat mild but not too much so, and the strawberry flavor still overcomes any tone of whey powder. It has a very slightly increased viscosity when mixed and that does not change over several days of mixed storage. I say slightly, because some products have excessive viscosity, which detracts from the experience, and in some cases the viscosity increases over time. I have used this product in both milk and rice drink.