The invention provides a method for the production of an oleogel comprising a protein and an oil, the method comprising:(i) providing a water protein composition, wherein the composition comprises protein and water and 0-10 wt.% of one or more other components, and wherein the protein comprises a globular protein(ii) exchanging in a solvent exchange process at least part of the water by an oil, wherein an intermediate solvent is applied wherein water is solvable and(iii) providing said oleogel, wherein the oleogel comprises 0.5-30 wt.% of said protein, 70-99.5 wt.% of said oil, and 0-10 wt.% of said one or more other components.
