The present invention provides edible aqueous oil-in-water emulsions
comprising 15-70% wt oil having a saturated fatty acid content of at
least 20% wt and at least 10% wt of said oil being solid at 37.degree.
C., 0.1-5% wt emulsifier which is a protein and 25-84.9% wt water. The
oil preferably comprises palm oil and the emulsifier preferably comprises
partially denatured egg white. The emulsions provide good satiety
benefits and do not adversely affect the taste of products into which
they are incorporated. Furthermore the emulsions are very stable which
has benefits also for the food products and beverages into which they are
incorporated. Also provided are food and beverage products comprising the
emulsion of the invention.