The present invention relates to a process for preparing coated granules comprising the steps of: (a) providing a core unit comprising an active component (b) contacting the core unit with a liquid dispersion comprising a solvent, a dissolved salt and solid dispersed particles wherein the solid particles constitute at least 10% w/w of the total dry matter of the dispersion (c) evaporating the solvent of the liquid dispersion to leave salt and solid particles coated onto the core unit.