<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bee larva solubilized product that has increased water solubility, and a pharmaceutical product, a cosmetic, or food and drink containing the bee larva solubilized product. <;P>;SOLUTION: The bee larva solubilized product is obtained by subjecting bee larvae to a combination of protease treatment and an acidification treatment. Examples of a protease used for the protease treatment are a neutral protease derived from Bacillus subtilis, a neutral protease derived from Aspergillus oryzae, and an alkaline protease derived from Bacillus licheniformis. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT