A composition of oily, pungent and odoriferous substances and a process for preparation thereof are described, in particular an extended and sustained release of a stable, free flowing, solid composition of one or more of substances such as capsicum, black pepper, ginger, mustard, cinnamon, garlic, onion, paprika, turmeric and the like, extracts thereof, and/or components thereof, and a process for preparation thereof are described. For example, compositions comprise a substance such as capsicum containing capsaicinoid components, which include for example capsaicin, dihydro-capsaicin, and/or nor-dihydro-capsaicin.The composition can eliminate the discomfort by facilitating intestinal absorption of the active ingredient and thereby minimizing/eliminating the discomfort caused by the residual unabsorbed active ingredient, and can be particularly suitable for formulating into consumable dry syrups, tablets, capsules, liquid syrups, health drinks, diet drinks, fruit juices, and/or soft drinks, which can be useful in reduction of body weight.
