Abstract: Stable spray-dried particles are provided. The stable spray-dried particles include a water-soluble foodstuff matrix including from about 0.1% to about 60% emulsifier and from about 40% to about 99.9% filler, based on the total weight of the foodstuff matrix; and at least one active component encapsulated in the foodstuff matrix. The emulsifier is potato protein and the filler is selected from the group consisting of glucose syrup, soluble fibers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a coated food product comprising: (a) coating the food product in a first step with a layer of a first liquid mixture comprising a seasoning and an oil or fat; (b) coating the coated food product obtained in step (a) in a second step with a layer of a second liquid mixture comprising from a binder, cobinder; and water; wherein the weight ratio in the second liquid mixture of binder to cobinder is of from 5:1 to more than 1:1; and (c) drying the coated food product obtained in step (b). Coated product obtainable thereof are also herein provided. This method is particularly beneficial for products with large and/or heavy seasonings.