Oleogel

The invention provides a method for producing an oleogel, the method comprising a mixing stage, a cross-linking stage and optionally a drying stage; wherein the mixing stage comprises mixing starting materials to provide a starting mixture, wherein the starting materials comprise (i) a hydrocolloid, (ii) a protein, (iii) one or more of a fat and an oil, and (iv) water; wherein the cross-linking stage comprises cross-linking one or more of the hydrocolloid and the protein in the starting mixture, to provide a cross-linked structure; and wherein the optional drying stage comprises drying the cross-linked structure to provide a further processed cross-linked structure; wherein the oleogel comprises the cross-linked structure or wherein the oleogel comprises the further processed cross-linked structure, wherein the oleogel comprises a total amount of fat and oil relative to a total amount of the oleogel in the range of 20-90 wt.%, especially in the range of 30-70 wt.%.