The present invention provides a liquid-loaded starch material comprising a solid carrier material consisting of pregelatinized, non-granular starch material which consists of flake-shaped starch particles, wherein the size distribution of the starch particles is such that at least 50% by weight of the starch particles have a particle size of between 100 and 375 &mu；m, and wherein the BET specific surface area is less than or equal to 0.5 m2/g and one or more liquid components. There is also provided the use in food and animal feed products, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, agrochemicals, and cosmetic or personal care products. In addition, the present invention provides a process for preparing said powdered liquid-loaded starch material.
