The invention relates to a film-forming starchy composition for the film-coating of solid forms or the preparation of films. The inventive composition is characterised in that it has an amylose content of between 25 and 45 %, preferably between 30 and 44 % and still more preferably between 35 and 40 %, said percentages being expressed by dry weight in relation to the dry weight of starch contained in said composition, and in that it comprises at least one stabilised starch. The invention also relates to a method for the film-coating of solid forms. The invention is characterised in that it consists in spraying the film-forming composition onto a moving nuclei bed. The invention further relates to the use of said film-forming composition for the production of films and capsules.
