The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide: an easy-to-take granular preparation which can be formed into a gel-like material capable of exhibiting low adhesiveness and proper hardness upon the contact with water and therefore has improved feeling during intake； a method for producing the granular preparation； and others. The present invention relates to: an easy-to-take granular preparation comprising granules each of which contains a sugar or a sugar alcohol and has a surface at least partially coated with a thickening agent； a method for producing the easy-to-take granular preparation, which comprises the step of granulating a composition containing a sugar or a sugar alcohol using an aqueous solution of a thickening agent； and others.
