The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of stabilized protein aggregate particles, wherein said process comprises the following steps:a) providing an aqueous solution wherein are dispersed proteins and at least one reducing sugar,b) adjusting the pH of the aqueous solution obtained in step a), to a pH above 7,c) drying the aqueous solution obtained in step b), to form powder particles comprising said proteins and said at least one reducing sugar,d) dry heating said powder particles obtained in step c), to form said stabilized protein aggregate particles.
