The invention relates to a method for the production of a granular to
powdery mixture of substances comprising starch. A first component
comprising at least one starch is mixed in an extruder with a second
component comprising at least water. According to the invention, a) the
total water content of the mixture comprising the first component and the
second component is less than 40 wt-%, particularly, between 15%-20%; b)
during the mixing and cooking process in the extruder, the temperature is
between 120.degree. C.-250.degree. C., preferably 160.degree.
C.-220.degree. C.; c) the extruder material obtained in the extruder is
dried; and d) the dried extruded material is ground and sieved.
