Granulate of only natural constitutions; granulate for the manufacture of composable products and method for manufacturing the granulate and the products obtained therefrom

A method for producing nonconsumable granules comprising the steps of:

• a) preparing a mixture consisting of:
• vegetable starch 40-60 wt %
• thickening or gelling agent 40-60 wt %,
• and further comprising based on the weight of the mass:
• liquid ingredients comprising water 30-60 wt %,
• wherein at least one additive is added to the solid or the liquid ingredients, wherein the additive is vegetable glycerin, sorbitol, pulp, wood pulp, vegetable fibers, wax, natural rubber, biopolymer, oil, preservatives, vinegar, lecithin, vegetable stearate, food coloring, flavors, fragrances, or a mixture thereof;
• b) compacting the mass and forming a strand;
• c) curing and dehumidifying the strand produced in step b), wherein the strand comprises a residual moisture of 15-22%;
• and
• d) cutting the strand produced in c) into the nonconsumable granules.

A method for producing compostable articles of daily use comprising:

• a) providing nonconsumable granules consisting of:
• vegetable starch 40-60 wt %
• thickening and/or gelling agent 40-60 wt %, and
• at least one additive,
• wherein the nonconsumable granules have a residual moisture of 15-22%, and
• wherein the at least one additive is vegetable glycerin, sorbitol, pulp, wood pulp, vegetable fibers, wax, natural rubber, biopolymer, oil, preservatives, vinegar, lecithin, vegetable stearate, food coloring, flavors, fragrances, or a mixture thereof;
• and
• b) forming the compostable articles of daily use by injection molding or by extrusion of the nonconsumable granules.