The invention relates to a process for producing a pregelatinized starch having good gel-formation properties, in which

• a) a suspension of starch and water is prepared,
• b) the suspension prepared in a) is applied to a hot roller of a roller dryer, and
• c) the pregelatinized starch obtained by process step b) s isolated.

According to the invention a potato starch having an amylose content of at least 30% by weight is used.