Abstract: A dietary tablet having a core containing a microencapsulated oil part and an effervescent agent, a coat which isolates the core from the environment and protects the core from oxidation and at least one ingredient giving taste. Suitable oils are preferably chosen from oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The tablet is intended to be administered without water and to disintegrate in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition being substantially free from water comprising a powder containing microencapsulated polyunsaturated long-chain esterified fatty acids (PUFA), wherein said PUPA content of said powder is from about 5 to about 50% (w/w), said powder being homogenously distributed in an effervescent base, wherein said effervescent base is from about 20 to about 75% (w/w) of said composition. The invention also relates to a process for the production of said composition as well as tablets, granules and powders comprising said composition and does unites as well as containers comprising said composition, tablet, granules or powders and the use of said products.