The present invention relates to crumbles comprising at least one calcium carbonate-containing material, a process for the preparation of the crumbles, an article comprising the crumbles as well as an use of the crumbles in paper making, paper coating, food, plastic, preferably films, more preferably blown films or breathable films, fibres, polyvinyl chloride, plastisols, thermosetting polymers, more preferably thermosetting unsaturated polyesters or thermosetting unsaturated polyurethanes, agricultural, paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants, pharmaceuticals, agricultural, construction and/or cosmetic applications.