Carrier based on granules produced from pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxides. The use of granules produced from pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxides as carriers for substances including foodstuffs additives, such as dyestuffs, antioxidants, preservatives, emulsifiers, gelling agents, thickeners and binders, stabilizers, alkalis, acids, salts, antilumping agents, flavour intensifiers, sweeteners, aromas; feedstuff additives; chemical intermediates and plant protection agents.