The present invention relates to particles comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose, derivatives of cellulose and shellac and at least one nutrient selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols, proteins and carbohydrates, wherein the at least one nutrient is coated by the at least one polymer or wherein the at least one nutrient is matrix-encapsulated by the at least one polymer and it relates to a process for making these particles and it relates to the therapeutic use and to the non-therapeutic use of these particles.
