The present invention relates to plant sprout-based stable oil-in-water emulsions wherein the monacyl- and diacylglycerol content is at least 20% by weight, the free fatty acid content is not more than 10% by weight and comprise an aqueous homogenate of sprouted oily seeds of which the own enzymes and emulsifying substances are capable to form the emulsion. Furthermore, the invention also relates to the preparation of said emulsions as well as to various applications thereof.