Curcumin is highly beneficial to the functioning of the human immune system. We studied bigel, structured with collagen, monoglycerides and diglycerides, to improve the stability and bioavailability of curcumin. We noted a high stability of the encapsulated curcumin (97.55 %); the suitability of the bigel matrix for curcumin loading was also confirmed with an in vitro digestion study. We used curcumin-loaded bigel in meat-based, 3D-printed in-between-meal foods, intended to boost the immune system of elderly people. We characterized the foods' textural properties, chemical composition, behavior during in vitro digestion and sensory acceptability. The foods, contained roughly 24 % of a person's daily protein needs, 4 % of their fiber needs, 50 % curcumin and resveratrol needs and 100 % of their zinc, iron and selenium needs. Protein hydrolysis kinetics during in vitro digestion revealed that the technological steps we applied had no negative effect on the foods' digestibility. Elderly people perceived all of the foods to be delicious, easy-to-swallow and soft. In addition, people suffering from dysphagia attributed high scores for the mouthfeel-related question. Bigel holds great promise as a food-compatible curcumin delivery system for foods aimed at elderly people.