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Vitamin Gummy Mixing Equipment

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

Chewy, sweet, and nutritious. Vitamin gummies were a couple’s attempt to get their child to take their essential micronutrients. The idea quickly caught on, and manufacturing vitamin gummies soon grew into a whole new industry.

Vitamin gummies

Prepare your ingredients for soft candy production. This is a highly flexible continuous cooking system that is capable of processing a wide variety of mixed ingredients under a completely controlled range of conditions. It produces a consistent soft confectionery product with an infinite range of color, flavor, and texture.


<h2>Consistent, soft candy cooking with extremely flexible process controls</h2>
The Candyflex system from Ter Braak is a highly flexible Pressure cooker for caramel and soft candy with working capacities from 300 to 1000 kg/h. The system consists of a three-stage process including pre-dissolving and caramelizing under pressure, film cooking/evaporating with or without vacuum conditions, and vacuuming which, either subject the substrate to vacuum, or simply uses the vacuum chamber as a buffer vessel. The system allows complete control of critical process variables through the three stages allowing the user to develop a flavor and texture profile that is perfectly suited to their product.

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Pressure cooker for caramel and soft candy

Prepare your ingredients for any whipped or aerated product component. This is a pressurized whipping machine and batch cooker for producing soft fruit candy, nougat mixtures, chocolate bar core mixtures, and other whipped and aerated products.


<h2>Consistent, whipping and aeration from an automatic batch cooker</h2>
The Preswhip system from Buhler Group is an automatic batch cooker using either thermosiphon or TBT batch cooking technology. The system also includes an integrated pressure whisk mechanism for substrate aeration. The whipping and cooking processes are independently controlled to adapt to a wide range of process needs.

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Whipping machine for soft candy

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The production of creams, sauces, ragouts, ready-to-bake, and similar products require combinations of mixing, heating and cooling, necessitating several pieces of equipment. By combining temperature treatments and mixing processes in one machine, cost can be reduced and efficiency increased, all while maintaining excellent product quality.</span>


<h2>Combined mixing and thermal treatment system for a wide range of products</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Tonelli has used it’s well-known industry experience to bring together cutting-edge mixing and thermal treatment processes in one unit - the Tonelli CombiTherMix.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The CombiTherMix features a centrifugal homogenizer that offers 3 different types of rotating impeller, allowing you to achieve the optimal results for your product.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Integral scrapers and interchangeable mixing tools make this a fully flexible machine able to handle recipes from delicate sauces to hearty ragouts, or robust pâtés.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The CombiTherMix features a host of cooking options including saturated steam, food-grade steam injection, and hard vacuum treatments. For cooling and freezing it has the facility to use pumped iced water or liquid nitrogen. All are available in the same single unit, saving you money over having multiple production equipment.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Featuring an aseptic discharge valve for hygiene, the CombiTherMix is constructed of stainless steel for easy cleaning and hygienic practice. </span>

Temperature-treatment mixer for bakery &amp; gastronomy

When making jams and marmalades, gelling agents, such as pectin, are used to thicken the fruit juices. Pectin occurs in fruits naturally, but there are some fruit types that are not rich in its content. In this case, pectin is added during the mixing process. Dispersing and hydrating pectin could be difficult because when mixed with water, the powder tends to form agglomerates that don't break down easily. This can lead to poor quality results and reduced yield, so it is crucial to choose a proper mixing technology.


<h2>Mixing emulsifiers, thickeners, and other food stabilizers</h2>
The Thickeners Preparer from Ghizzoni is a mixing unit used for preparing emulsifiers and thickeners, such as pectin or starch. This process provides a more controlled environment for the gelling agent solution, resulting in more consistent quality and better yield of the final product. This unit is usually integrated with the vacuum cooker, and its capacity is proportionally adjusted to it (usually emulsifier’s capacity is 10% of the vacuum cooker batch size). It is available in capacities ranging from 20 liters to 500 liters.

Emulsifier and mixer for gelling agent

Mainstream technology for the preparation of gummies and jellies relies on a coating of starch on mold trays to avoid the stickiness of the sugary mix. But starch creates risks of microbial contamination. In addition, the entire operation of layering and removing starch from depositing stations slows down the gummy manufacturing process. The use of starch presents many hygiene and cross-contamination risks, as well as efficiency, quality and financial compromises.


<h2>Remove starch from the depositing stage to make higher quality confectionery</h2>
The ServoForm system for gummies and jellies from Baker Perkins is designed for high output starch-free production. The depositor technology produces high quality, high-definition gummies and jellies and eliminates the formation of crusts typically caused by starch.

Instead of traditional starch trays, cooked syrups and fruit pastes are deposited into solid molds made from metal, polymer, or rubber for maximum hygiene. These molds, combined with continuous, accurate depositing at final moisture, create high quality confectionery pieces that are perfectly shaped, with a beautifully smooth surface finish.

Devised for rapid production and quick product changeovers, the depositor technology can produce an almost unlimited variety of solid, striped and layered confectionery with multiple flavours and components. Fillings and inclusions can be incorporated easily.

Consistent product size, shape and weight contribute to improved wrapping efficiency, and enhanced hygiene features reduce cleaning and maintenance costs throughout the line.

High Output Industrial Production Line for Gummies and Jellies

The traditional method for gummy and jelly production uses starch to keep the ingredients from sticking to the mold trays. But, as an organic byproduct, starch raises concerns about microbial contamination. Moreover, starch leads to coarser edges of individual sweets, lowering the quality of the end products. The use of starch presents many hygiene and cross-contamination risks, as well as efficiency, quality and financial compromises.

<h2>Make high-definition gummies that are free from starch</h2>
The ServoForm Flexi system for gummies and jellies from Baker Perkins is designed for starch-free production. Starch-free depositing is both more hygienic and economic than traditional starch mogul production for the lower throughputs that are typically required for functional, nutraceutical and healthcare markets.

The ServoForm Flexi system offers the capability to produce gummies and jellies with longer setting times. 3D, solid, striped, centre-filled and layered products with gelatin, pectin or specialized gelling agents are deposited at final solids so no drying is required, only setting/conditioning.

A unique single-piece plastic mould allows for rapid product changeovers. The strong, rigid construction provides resistance to twisting to maintain depositing accuracy and stack stability, and is designed to survive both manual and automatic handling for multiple cycles. They are temperature resistant to allow hot product and automatic washing.

Flexible Output Line For Gummies and Jellies

The original technique for making gums and jellies exploited the non-stick properties of starch to form candies. However, the use of starch presents many hygiene and cross-contamination risks, as well as efficiency, quality and financial compromises.


<h2>Make quality products free from starch</h2>
The low output ServoForm Mini system for gummies and jellies from Baker Perkins is designed for 100% starch-free production for a variety of products. Based on Baker Perkins’ high-output ServoForm confectionery depositing technology, the ServoForm Mini deposits high quality products with a consistent size and shape, and high piece weight accuracy.

The small footprint, low energy costs and elimination of starch significantly reduce production costs compared with traditional starch moulding processes. Low scrap rate, quick product changeovers and continuous processing mean a rapid payback is assured.

Full servo control and detailed recipe management allows for complex mixes with up to 4 components and unlimited shape designs. The ServoForm is optimized for full 3D gummies as well as striped, layered, and center-fill options.

Low Output Production Line for Gummies and Jellies

By gradually investing in the individual parts, a production line grows along with the company, allowing startups to enter the world of automated confectionery &amp; nutraceutical manufacturing.


<h2>Develop nutraceutical gummy formulations safely with a modular system</h2>
The complete production line from Tanis involves several pieces of equipment designed to function together to maximize laboratory-scale production output for nutraceutical gummies. Gummy production begins with the OTC 400S NS Kitchen, which features a pre-blending vessel for the homogeneous mixing of ingredients and a continuous cooking system with temperature control for precise cooking without burning the blended ingredients. The system also has an integrated vacuumizer to remove air bubbles and excess moisture during cooking.

The Additive Blending System (ABS) accurately weighs the gummy mass before incorporating pre-weighed additives. The mixing system ensures a thorough and even blend for the perfect gummy formula. After cooking, the mixture goes to the OTC 400S NS depositor, which features heated contact surfaces to prevent pre-gelling of the product and is equipped with a closed jacketed pump housing for accurate dosing of the moulds provided. Each mould is made of hygienic and rigid polycarbonate or silicon material.

The loaded moulds are then stored in the OTC 400S NS Conditioner, which features integrated air handling units with a desiccant dryer capable of uniformly distributing airflow between trays within an environmentally controlled closed system to dry the gummies quickly. As soon as the gummies are dried and ready, they are loaded into the OTC 400S NS Demoulder, which features an automated system for removing CBD gummies from the trays without any physical contact from the operator using sanitary compressed air.

All pieces of equipment have hygienic designs suitable for handling high-value products like CBD gummies and are also designed to match the capacity of the next equipment, which allows easy adjustments to the settings of the operation.

Lab scale production line for nutraceutical gummy production

High-value products like CBD gummies demand precision equipment such as starchless machinery. This facilitates cleaner ingredient profiles, aligning with this industry's trend toward more natural and transparent product labeling. It also guarantees no cross-contamination, ensuring product purity and enhancing gum and jelly production efficiency.


<h2>Produce CBD gummy formulations safely with a modular system</h2>
The complete line from Tanis comprises a range of specialized equipment designed to work seamlessly together, maximizing production output for the start-up production of CBD gummies. CBD gummy production begins with the OTC 400S NS Kitchen, which features a pre-blending vessel for the homogeneous mixing of ingredients and a continuous cooking system with temperature control for precise cooking without burning the blended ingredients. The system also has an integrated vacuumizer to remove air bubbles and excess moisture during cooking.

The Additive Blending System (ABS) accurately weighs the gummy mass before incorporating pre-weighed additives. The mixing system ensures a thorough and even blend for the perfect gummy formula. After cooking, the mixture goes to the OTC 400S NS depositor, which features heated contact surfaces to prevent pre-gelling of the product and is equipped with a closed jacketed pump housing for accurate dosing of the moulds provided. Each mould is made of hygienic and rigid polycarbonate or silicon material.

The loaded moulds are then stored in the OTC 400S NS Conditioner, which features integrated air handling units with a desiccant dryer capable of uniformly distributing airflow between trays within an environmentally controlled closed system to dry the gummies quickly. As soon as the gummies are dried and ready, they are loaded into the OTC 400S NS Demoulder, which features an automated system for removing CBD gummies from the trays without any physical contact from the operator using sanitary compressed air.

All pieces of equipment have hygienic designs suitable for handling high-value products like CBD gummies and are also designed to match the capacity of the next equipment, which allows easy adjustments to the settings of the operation.

Start-up production line for CBD gummy production

Gummy bears are iconic confectioneries known for their playful shapes and fruity flavors. They have gained immense popularity worldwide due to their versatility and appeal to a wide variety of tastes. In addition to being delicious, gummy bears are also easy to produce, particularly in small quantities. For medium to large-scale production of gummies, there is a multitude of gummy manufacturing equipment to help ensure that you end up with a good product.

Gummy Bears

Gummies make everything more colorful. The squishy droplets make a tasty and practical carrier of special ingredients such as CBD oil. Chewing the gum increases the bioavailability of the substance as opposed to vaping. But before the cannabidiol can take effect, it must first be processed through a line of CBD gummy equipment.

CBD gummies

Medical gummies are a great alternative to traditional tablets while having to take medicine since they are easy to consume and can taste and look more appetizing. The pharmacological properties of the active ingredients in medical gummies render them particularly susceptible to environmental factors, which means you have to pay a lot of attention to detail when producing them. Therefore you have to follow rigorous regulations to ensure consistency, potency, and safety in every batch.

Medical gummies

Tanis is a global leader in nutraceutical and confectionery gummy and jelly manufacturing equipment.

Nutraceutical gummies require a very specific balance that maintains active ingredient efficacy, ensures accurate dosing, masks unpleasant flavors and avoids cross-contamination. Tanis production lines have been perfected to deliver all of this.



The Tanis OTC non-starch production lines are precision-engineered to suit the demand for gums and jellies enriched with active ingredients. Starchless machinery facilitates cleaner ingredient profiles, aligning with the trend towards more natural and transparent product labeling in the confectionery industry. Moreover, it guarantees no cross-contamination, ensuring the purity of the final products and enhancing overall efficiency in gums and jellies production.

But what exactly does the process of raw materials to final candy product look like?
<h2>The kitchen</h2>
The first step of raw material to the final product is making premix. Premix usually consists of sugar, glucose, water and gelatine or pectin. It is made by first weighing the ingredients, adding them into the vessel and then mixing them. When this is done, the premix will be pumped or transported by vacuum to the next stage of the process; cooking.

Cooking premix is step two of the process to make a gummy. During the cooking the premix is pumped through a stainless steel heat exchanger. The premix will turn into a clear solution.

Next up is blending; adding additives such as colour and flavor to the cooked mass. This is also the step where you can add active substances like CBD to the candy. The weighing, cooking and blending machines form ‘the kitchen’. OTC Candy is a specialist when it comes to accurately measuring active ingredients such as CBD in candy as well as masking odors and flavors. This is important to understand when you are orientating yourself on buying CBD gummy manufacturing equipment.
<h2>Moulding and Demoulding</h2>
After the raw materials have gone through the first phase of the candy manufacturing equipment and have formed a final candy mass, the moulding can start. During step four, the depositor can turn the candy mass into all sorts of fun and fancy shapes. After conditioning of the product, OTC Candy is also able to supply an automatic demoulding system. This makes the labor intensive work of manual demoulding unnecessary.
<h2>Conditioning</h2>
Conditioning rooms contain air handlers which have several functions: filtering, cooling, heating, blowing and air compression. This delivers an airflow across the room that causes the gummies to dry and form to your final conditioned product.
<h2>Finishing</h2>
Last but not least; the finishing of the gummies. After conditioning the candy in the conditioning room and demoulding of the candy, the candy will get its final touch with the De-Oiler and optionally the Sugar Sander. The De-Oiling drum will automatically remove any excess oil of the gummies while the Sugar Sander is a fully automatic system for continuously controlled sugar coating of soft boiled gummies.

Starting up your OTC non-starch gummy production

Food

To make candy, all you need to do is create a syrup by dissolving sugar and boiling it to your desired consistency. For medium to large scale candy production, candy making equipment fully automates the whole process and takes care of other production regulations and standards (such as hygiene and proper homogenization). Planning on getting one? There’s a wide range of choices to pick from.

Candy

Cannabinoids are natural compounds obtained from the Cannabis sativa plant. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is a psychotropic substance. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychotropic and often used for nutraceutical purposes. Cannabinoid equipment extracts THC and CBD from the plant and prepares the substance for formulations that treat pain, nausea, anxiety, and inflammations. Cannabinoids are processed in various forms, including creams, capsules, and oils.

Cannabinoids

Our food chain starts in the soil, growing crops and livestock. But between the fields and the stores, there is a line of industrial food processing equipment. Processes may be as minimalistic as cleaning fruit and as complex as homogenizing milk alternatives made from pressed legumes. In each case, processing technology is an important link in the food production chain.

Gummies, a staple in the confectionery industry, can come in various forms, such as gummy bears, vitamin gummies, heart-shaped jellies, and many more mouth-watering alternatives. They are manufactured using specialized equipment for mixing, molding, coating, and packaging. From precise mixers to efficient packaging lines, industrial gummy production relies on a range of equipment to ensure consistent quality and meet consumer demand worldwide.

Gummies

The drying process demands specific environmental conditions to ensure the integrity of nutraceutical products like gummy vitamins and supplements in their jelly-like forms. This includes maintaining the appropriate temperature and humidity levels. Exposing these products to an open environment, where variables like temperature, humidity, and airflow cannot be controlled, could result in quality deterioration, contamination risks, and uneven drying.


<h2>Dry your functional gummies uniformly with a modular conditioning system</h2>
The OTC 400S NS Conditioning room, from Tanis, is a modular conditioning system for drying functional gummies and jellies. The design features an integrated air handling unit (AHUs) with a desiccant dryer to maintain a steady and uniform flow of air among the trays within the enclosed area, ensuring consistent drying of products. The closed system allows full control of the environment according to the parameters set for each batch of products and eliminates unwanted external conditions. Depending on production line requirements, the room can accommodate up to 840 moulding trays. Due to its precise control of the space conditions, retention times for products are reduced while allowing consistent reproduction of gummies and jellies.

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Entry-level conditioning system for drying nutraceutical gummies

Producing functional gummies or jellies with functional ingredients at an entry-level production level requires optimal product control. This involves maintaining exacting standards during preparation and cooking to prevent pre-gelling and the deterioration of the nutraceutical contents. Key elements such as uniform ingredient blending, meticulous control of cooking temperatures, and precise weighing of gummy mass are vital in achieving high-quality results.


<h2>Accurate weighing, homogeneous mixing, and temperature-controlled cooking</h2>
The OTC 400S NS Kitchen, from Tanis, is a multi-functional preparation and cooking system for the production of nutraceutical gummies. The system is equipped with a pre-blending vessel that guarantees a homogeneous mixture of the ingredients. It also has a continuous cooking system with temperature control to prevent products from burning. An integrated vacuumizer removes air bubbles and excess moisture while rapidly reducing the temperature, resulting in visually appealing gummies that last longer. The Additive Blending System (ABS) has a feature in the system that ensures accurate weighing of gummy mass before other pre-weighed additives such as colour, flavour, acid, and active ingredients are added and mixed thoroughly. The system is easy to operate through its user-friendly touchscreen controls. The entire system is designed with easy maintenance in mind to keep downtime at a minimum.

Entry-level cooking system for vitamin and CBD gummies

Manufacturing nutraceutical products such as vitamin, CBD ,or other supplements in gummies necessitates a hygienic production approach to prevent potential cross-contamination. Using starch depositing heightens the probability of starch particles compromising the product surroundings.


<h2>Deposits and moulds nutraceutical gummies hygienically on heated contact surfaces</h2>
The OTC 400S NS Moulding, from Tanis, is a starchless depositing and moulding system specifically designed for handling nutraceutical and CBD gummies. The system features heated contact surfaces where the product mass passes to prevent the risk of pre-gelling. The machine is equipped with a closed-jacketed pump housing that keeps the dosing accurate. Moulds used in the system are made of top-quality hygienic and rigid polycarbonate material, but can also deposit in silicon moulds. Controls for piston parameters such as piston speed, suck back, and stroke length can be adjusted through an intuitive HMI interface.

Entry-level starchless depositor for nutraceutical gummies

Removing vitamin or CBD gummies from the moulds by hand can damage or contaminate them. As with other nutraceutical products, handling of products requires hygienic methods. To lessen the chances of cross-contamination, the products must be removed easily from the mould without physical contact from operators.


<h2>Extracts gummies from moulds without physical contact.</h2>
The OTC 400S NS Demoulder, from Tanis, is an automated system for removing nutraceutical gummies from moulds. The system requires loading the moulds manually, facing down, and sanitary compressed air is applied to remove the products quickly and easily without physical contact. The products fall on a conveyor, and the empty moulds can be collected manually and stacked for re-use in the depositor. The system’s ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue and strain, allowing comfortable and continuous smooth operation.

Small-scale demoulder for starchless functional gummy production

Consumers are becoming more and more conscious about health and are looking for (slightly) more healthy alternatives.



Talking about health, there is also a trend in switching from sugar to sugar-free ingredients. This way sugar-reduced and sugar-free gums and jellies can be made. There is a whole world of different sugar-free ingredients, for example inulin, FOS, maltitol, xylitol and other fibers that can be used to get gums and jellies with the desired flavour and texture. Sugar-free ingredients are known for they laxative effect though and therefore it is not always a great option as a replacer for your indulgent moment.
<h2>Test your vegan or sugar-reduced recipes at the Tanis Innovation Center.</h2>
Sugar-free and sugar-reduced are popular claims to be put on gums and jellies. Next to that there are much more claims that are used. Think of the claim vegan or gluten-free. Vegan is a very big trend in the sugar confectionery as more people prefer plant based option for animal well-being, more environmental friendly or for religious reasons. For all claims there are options when selecting the right ingredients. Nevertheless, the recipe development is important and pilot testing as well, to see how the recipes behave during processing and in the sensory testing is important to check if the newly developed gummies are as tasty as wanted

Tanis has all the equipment available to make these gummies. Above all Tanis has an Innovation Center with the equipment at benchtop and pilot scale where you can test your recipes together with these gummy production experts!

Making healthier gummy formulations

When venturing into the gummy business, be prepared for more innovations that are coming your way. In recent years, mushroom-infused gummies have emerged as a tasty and convenient way to access the various health benefits associated with mushrooms like Reishi, Maitake, and Cordyceps. The experts from Tanis opened the door into the mushroom gummy world, and we are not looking back!


<h2>Packed with nutrients and vitamins</h2>
These mushrooms are a low-calorie addition to your diet plus they are also filled with B vitamins, and minerals like selenium, potassium, and copper, along with a good dose of dietary fiber.

But let's move on to the gummies made out of these mushrooms. Studies have shown that they have anti-inflammatory characteristics, which hold promise for alleviating inflammation-related conditions. Additionally, some mushrooms are recognized as adaptogens, assisting the body in managing stress and maintaining equilibrium during challenging times. So therefore the gummies are not just a sweet treat, but an option to boost your health!

Among the mushroom varieties, magic mushrooms stand out for their ability to induce profound experiences often described as journeys into expanded consciousness and spiritual awakening. But before production, be aware of the local regulations in your area.

Luckily the experts from Tanis can help with everything from mushroom gummy idea to the actual product. With an emphasis on innovation, they can help you make your wildest gummy ideas come true.

In essence, mushroom gummies are more than just a sweet indulgence; they represent a path to holistic well-being and culinary discovery. With their combination of health benefits and irresistible flavors, these gummies extend an enticing invitation to embrace the magic of mushrooms with every bite.

Delving into the fungal fun of gummy goodness

Nutraceutical candies can be a source of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, antioxidants, and collagen. They are easy to dose, with a myriad of appealing variations in appearance and taste. While producing them, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Fortunately, the candy-making wizards from Tanis guided us through the journey.


<h2>It’s not like being a kid in a candy store</h2>
First, you need to develop a recipe. Easier said than done, but the experts at the Tanis Innovation Center are well-prepared for all types of nutraceutical ventures. With the combined knowledge of chemistry to product formulation, your active gummies will be developed just to your liking. And the integral part of trying out recipes is also ensured at their pilot plant.

Once your requirements are defined, the engineers set out to design your nutraceutical gummy equipment. The technology is customized to your specific needs and aligned with industry and regional standards, so you can expect an effective and efficient outcome.

In the realm of nutraceuticals, precision is paramount, especially in mass production. That’s why the nutraceutical gummy equipment is designed to meet the demands of high-output production, ensuring consistent concentrations of active ingredients in every piece.

You can opt for starchless depositing, which eliminates the need for traditional starch-printed tray depositing. Thus, you can establish a dedicated line for your nutraceutical gummies without the risk of cross-contamination, as only cleanable materials are utilized.

Tanis OTC Candy Equipment is your one-stop shop, guiding you from concept to the finished gummy product. This means a fully integrated gummy and jelly production process from manufacturing to installing your complete nutraceutical gummy equipment.

Activate your candy game: from a nutraceutical idea to an active candy

Eating is more than just nutrition, but we have found ways to increase the nourishing power of our foods. Nutraceuticals manufacturing, from vitamin C powder and probiotics to omega 3 oil, is a concentration of natural ingredients and health supplements that complement our diets. While dietary supplements are not quite haute cuisine, the process of extraction and purification is no less a blend of science and art.

Nutraceuticals

Ever wondered how those colorful and tasty gummy candies are made? Let's break it down for you, from start to finish with the help of Tanis!


<h2>Every step requires the right processing solution</h2>
It all starts in the kitchen, where you need sugar, glucose, water, and gelatin or pectin blend to form the premix. Every ingredient must be meticulously measured and mixed, setting the stage for what's to come. Then you have to cook the mixture, heat it, and pump it through a stainless steel heat exchanger to achieve a clear solution.

But the magic doesn't stop there. In the blending phase, you can add bursts of color and flavor with food colorants and flavorings.  Depending on the exact type of gummy you want to make, you can add active ingredients, like CBD to the mixture. But look out for the unwanted tastes that can come from active ingredients. Luckily Tanis has the right expertise to help you craft the perfect recipe for your gummies.

Next, you can shape the candy mass by molding and later demolding it. You don’t have to do that by hand but opt for automated solutions like the Tanis 400S Modular System. It is an ideal solution for producing premium gummies while gradually scaling up, which means when your business grows organically, so can your production lines.

As a next step, you can transfer the candies to a conditioning room, where air handlers perform filtering, cooling, heating, blowing, and air compression, facilitating the drying and final conditioning of the gummies.

Finally, use a de-oiler to remove excess oil, while if needed, the sugar sander delicately coats the gummies in sweetness, ensuring even coating on each of the gummies.

Not only molding and demolding but all the other steps described can be easily operated with the Tanis 400S solution. It is designed to maintain active ingredient efficacy and prevent cross-contamination. Whether you're a startup or a veteran producer, the scalable approach from Tanis ensures growth at your own pace.

Ready to get cracking?

How to turn a bag of sugar into a bag of scrumptious gummies

Active candy, like vitamin gummies, is becoming increasingly popular. Although making them is somewhat different from traditional gummies. Luckily the experts at Tanis talked us through the exact steps you need to take to make the perfect batch of vitamin gummies.


<h2>Vitamins can't just be added, but they require some recipe changes</h2>
First, you have to start with the right recipe. Compared to traditional gummy mixtures, adding vitamins changes the taste, so keep an eye out for potential changes. For example, Vitamin C makes things sour, thus you'll need to add buffer salts to counteract that sourness.

While sugar is the ABC of gummy making, gelling agents like gelatin or pectin are as important in the process. They help you achieve the right texture, and you must mix them with water, then add sugar and syrup to make the gooey candy base. Then you’ll need to cook the mixture to moisture and extend shelf life.

Once the candy's cooked, it's time to add vitamins, flavors, and colors. They are heat-sensitive so you’ll need to make sure that you don’t add them when the mixture is too hot. This could end in the loss of valuable nutrients. Finally, you can add acids to achieve the desired sweet-sour balance for fruity flavors.

When the gummy mixture is ready, then comes the validation process where you must ensure batch homogeneity. It’s pivotal to have accurate dosage and secure measurement, so you can guarantee consistent levels of active ingredients in each candy.

Once everything's mixed in, it's time to pour the candy into molds and let it cool. You can opt for a shine or sugar coating, to make your candy look even better. But cooling it just right is super important to make sure your candies stay nice and solid.

Luckily Tanis has the necessary expertise in all of these steps, with adaptable production lines, ranging from manual to fully automated. In addition, the experts at Tanis can offer increased control and capacity, accommodating varying production needs. With capacities from 100 kg to 5000 kg per hour, you’ll requirements are taken into account to produce the perfect vitamin gummy based on your specific needs.

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Find the perfect balance between sweets and wellness with vitamin candies

In response to the growing demand for sugar-free and low-sugar gums and jellies, you might need to adjust your production methods to accommodate these preferences. However, the experts at Tanis explained to us that the process of removing sugar goes beyond simple ingredient substitution.


<h2>Sugar replacements demand you to change the recipe</h2>
Sugar not only contributes to flavor but also affects the consistency and stability of the final product. Without it, you will face challenges such as stickiness, wetness, and cloudiness over the product's shelf-life.

Fortunately, these challenges can be overcome with the right combination of recipe and process adjustments. At the Tanis Innovation Centre, the team of food technologists collaborates closely with you to develop customized recipes and processes tailored to meet various sugar-free and low-sugar requirements.

You can ensure both taste and stability by utilizing a range of ingredients including xylitol, erythritol, maltitol, sorbitol, polydextrose, inulin, FOS, soluble fibers, and natural fruit purees.

Whether you're venturing into the sugar-free market or looking to enhance your existing offerings, Tanis’ experts can assist you in creating unique recipes with desired flavors and nutritional benefits, as well as developing processes for stable gums and jellies, regardless of sugar content.

Thus to meet the demand for sugar-free and low-sugar gums and jellies requires meticulous adjustments in production methods. At Tanis, the tailored solutions address these challenges, ensuring both flavor and stability in your products.

Preserving gummy texture in low or no sugar confectionery

During the Middle Ages, sugar sweets were a delicacy only for the rich due to the high cost of sugar. Thankfully, the discovery that sugar could be extracted from sugar beets made sweets affordable for everyone. The sweet category is broad, covering chocolates, chewing gums, sugar candies, and candied/glazed products with sugar. To make these confections, sugar manufacturing equipment needs to cover different steps within the production line such as sugar dissolution, syrup cooking and cooling.

Sweets

Creating gummy bears demands specialized equipment and meticulous processes. Tanis's Innovation Center has created an easy path for creating your perfect gummy candy production line.


<h2>It all starts with precise measuring</h2>
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 	<li>Dose the essentials</li>
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Start by accurately dosing ingredients using a premix vessel, ensuring the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
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 	<li>Enhance the sweetness</li>
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Utilize specialized equipment like a powder screw feeder or vacuum transport to expertly dose crystal sugar into the premix vessel, elevating the sweetness of your gummy bears.
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 	<li>Dose the gelling agent and syrup precisely</li>
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Achieve the signature chewy texture by precisely dosing gelling agents and syrup, with liquid balancing playing a crucial role in maintaining consistency.
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 	<li>Cook the gummy mass</li>
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Cook the premix in buffer vessels using steam-powered cookers tailored to specific gummy types, then employ vacuum cooling to reach the desired dry solid content.
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 	<li>Add color and flavor</li>
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Enhance taste and appearance by blending post-cook ingredients like acid, color, and flavor in the ABS vessel.
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 	<li>Deposit with precision</li>
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Utilize a depositor to fill iconic gummy bear cavities with precision, creating various sizes to suit your preferences.
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 	<li>Cure and Condition</li>
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Ensure optimal quality by subjecting trays to curing in conditioned rooms, transforming liquid into shelf-stable gummies, and utilizing demoulders to remove the candies.
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 	<li>Perfect the presentation</li>
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Add the finishing touches with an oiling drum for a glazing agent or a sanding drum for a textured sugar layer, preparing your gummy bears for packaging.

And that’s it!

Crafting perfect gummy bears demands precision at every step. From accurate dosing and enhancing sweetness to precise gelling and cooking, each stage contributes to the desired texture and flavor. With meticulous attention to detail, you can ensure consistency and quality, resulting in shelf-stable treats ready for presentation. It's this commitment to excellence that the experts at Tanis can lend you a hand in!

How to craft gummy bears in 8 simple steps

It’s important to get timing and temperature right when making caramel, and this implies being vigilant. For small scale production of caramel, ensure that your heat source distributes heat evenly and monitor the caramelization process closely. This prevents recrystallization and burning the sugar. For medium to large scale caramel production, consider investing in automated caramel making equipment.

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Sweets, candies, ice lolly, confection, lollypop, and even popsicles - lollipops, the hard candies attached to a short stick, go by different names. While choosing your lollipop equipment now is very different from the time of its creation, back in 1908, the opportunities to differentiate the product in the market are wider.

Lollipops

From the sugary sweetness of gummies to the delightful texture of jellies, every aspect of candy-making requires careful consideration of ingredients and techniques. Tanis’ Innovation Centre helped us to delve into the heart of the confectionery world to understand the essential components and processes involved.


<h2>It all starts with key ingredients: sugar and syrup</h2>
But how do these simple ingredients transform into beloved treats? It all mulls down to the other components and correct methods. Thus, you have to add gelling agents like gelatin or pectin, which lend the desired texture to your final product. And don’t forget to use water as a solvent.

You must also incorporate acid and flavor extracts for taste enhancement and vibrant colors for visual appeal. Additionally, fats and proteins play a crucial role in certain candies, such as caramels, adding complexity to flavor and texture.

You can ensure consistency and quality in products with essential tools like stirrers and heat sources. You can use them for proper mixing and dissolution, along with precision instruments like the brix meter to monitor quality parameters. Use techniques like deposition to shape the final product according to your preference.

In conclusion, candy-making is a blend of science and artistry, with every ingredient and method contributing to the result. If you’re seeking to optimize your candy production, Tanis offers expert guidance and tailored equipment solutions at their Innovation Center. With the right resources and expertise, the journey of crafting delightful candies becomes a seamless and rewarding endeavor.

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Tech is [was] keeping vitamin gummy manufacturers from cutting starch

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, but the human species lost the ability to produce it biologically during the course of evolution. Instead, we source the substance either from whole foods or vitamin C manufacturing. The chemical characteristics of the natural nutrient and processed compound are the same, but supplements offer higher concentrations, especially to persons with nutrient deficiencies.

Vitamin C

Baker Perkins supplies technology for the bakery, biscuit, confectionery, supplements, snack and breakfast cereal sectors, The company's production machines are based on over 100 years of experience in the field.

When the starch mogul was first introduced in the early 1900s, it revolutionized the way jellies and gummies were produced.

The machine punched a mold into a bed of starch, much like an industrial cookie cutter. The gelatinous mixture was left to set until the starch absorbed enough moisture to produce a solid.

Although gums took hours to form, the technique relatively quick method for mass-producing candies in a more-or-less consistent shape. But it didn’t come without its costs. Manufacturers now needed extra space for starch rooms and a whole new process of filling starch trays, then separating the starch from the formed candies and drying it again for re-use.

Nevertheless, the clouds of starch particles that filled the shopfloors were a step forward from the laborious hand-forming of the day.


<h3>New gummy products, old manufacturing methods</h3>
The mogul technique is still widely used today, but gummies have changed considerably over the decades. Gummy products have expanded to include medicated formulations like vitamin gummies. Meanwhile, greater awareness of the contamination risks associated with starch is prompting regulators to introduce stricter validation standards for manufacturers.

Bulk starch sitting in storage is fertile ground for microorganisms, including pathogenic ones. This raises a new set of challenges, particularly for producers of vitamin gummies. They must constantly monitor the starch for microbial contamination and treat it with radiation before using it.
<h3>The time of starch-free production technology</h3>
Baker Perkins developed a system to manufacture high-quality gummies without any starch. The syrup formula is accurately deposited into 3D molds made from food-grade material.

But besides eliminating contamination issues, removing starch from the process simplifies the operation. No tray-filling, no handling issues, and no starch drying. In addition, the system allows manufacturers to form high-definition vitamin gummies with multiple coloring possibilities.

Unlike traditional methods, starch-free production simplifies demolding while fully preserving the shape of the gums. Keith Graham, marketing manager at Baker Perkins, explained to us how the combination of the mold material, the surface finish, and a special spray solution impacts the end product. “Getting these parameters right is the key to achieving 100% demolding.”

The reasons to move past the starch mogul have been mounting for years. But, just like the time the mogul was invented, the industry needs an efficient alternative to take the leap.

Baker Perkins has roots in the same era when the starch mogul became the obvious way to produce jelly products. The next step forward is taking vitamin gummies starch-free.

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