Medicated vegan gummy formulation with modified starch

Topic
Development of a medicated vegan gummy formulation with modified starch that can be produce with reusable silicone molds, while maintaining desirable sensory properties.

Gummies and jellies are characterized by a firm structure with a softness and chewiness texture. The traditional shaping technique for gummies is moulding in starch. Basically,  the cooked sugar mass is cast into pre-printed starch powder (see the below) and during this step the moulding starch take up water and other water-soluble ingredients from the sugar mass, therefore “water-soluble ingredients” can be found in the next batch. That means a risk of contamination.

Medicated and vitamin gummies are a growing trend especially in Canada during the last couple of years. Due to the risk of cross-contamination, starch molds are not desirable for pharmaceutical companies. Furthermore, the additives/vitamins are not heat stable; meaning the sugar mass should be cooled as soon as possible to avoid degradation.

What needs to be researched?
It needs to be clarified and documented, if it possible to use a modified starch that can form and firm up very fast e.g. 30 minutes in reusable silicone molds, while maintaining desirable sensory properties and stability during shelf life.

Develop a medicated vegan gummy formulation that can be produce with reusable silicone molds, preferably that will set within 30 min.

How the vegan gummy reacts after 3 to 6 month’s reg.  Sweating, texture, water, content Aw, pH.

• Testing three different starches
• Testing pectin/starch blends
• Testing carrageenan/starch blends

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