Abstract: A method for preparation of solid foodstuff comprises reacting an alkaline earth metal-type solidifying agent with an emulsion comprising soybean protein, a casein, oils and fats and water with heating. According to this method, mixing and emulsification of raw materials can be performed in a shortened period of time. In spite of agitation with heating, products free from sandy feeling or dryness and crumbling but having an excellent melt in the mouth can stably be obtained.

Abstract: Solid foodstuffs, such as cheese-like foodstuffs, are prepared from soybean protein, casein, oils and/or fats and water by first intimately mixing the soybean protein with water to entirely wet or hydrate the soybean protein prior to or separately from melting the casein by heating the system to an elevated temperature with agitation. In spite of the agitation with heating, the solid foodstuffs produced by the method have a smooth body which is free from a sandy feeling, dryness and crumbling and also has an excellent melting feeling to the tongue and mouth.

Abstract: A soft capsule containing as active ingredient .gamma.-oryzanol alone or oryzanol in combination with riboflavin butyrate is described. The shelf life of this composition is increased without precipitation of the ingredients thereof.