Subject of the invention is a method for the production of a carnitine granulate, which includes the steps of(a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least 65% (w/w) carnitine,(b) providing a particulate carrier comprising silica, the carrier having an average particle size of more than 150 μm, and(c) mixing the aqueous solution and the carrier.Another subject of the invention is a carnitine granulate.