Description
Conference 2019 Paper
Author: Nina Puch, Mauricio Bobadilla and Robert Boutin, Knechtel, Inc.
Everyone is looking for the next big thing in confections, be it a hot new product or a unique innovation. With growth of three to 4 percent annually and projected retail sales of $5 billion by 2022, it can be argued that gummies are the next big thing. As the gummi industry continues to grow, advancements are needed to meet market demand. Fortunately, the adaptability of the gummi encourages evolving formulation and production methods. Here we review the definition of a gummi, gummi formulas and types of cookers used, starchless depositing, gelatin reduction, reduced sugar and vegan gummies, and lastly, ways to reduce gummi production costs.
