Jun 15-2025
What You Need to Know About Gelatin Additives for Hard Capsules
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Gelatin, a collagen-derived protein, is a crucial element in candy production. As a natural gelling agent, it gives candies their distinct textures, ranging from the chewiness of gummy bears to the fluffiness of marshmallows. Its ability to form stable networks ensures that candies maintain their shape, resist melting, and have an extended shelf-life, making it an essential ingredient for confectionery makers.
Texture Mastery:
Gummy Candies: Gelatin is responsible for the characteristic chewy and elastic texture. It can be customized with different bloom strengths (such as 150 - 250 bloom) to achieve the desired firmness, whether for soft-centered or extra-chewy gummies.
Marshmallows: It creates a light, airy structure that makes marshmallows melt in your mouth. By controlling the aeration process, it ensures a consistent and fluffy texture.
Jelly Treats: Gelatin provides clarity in clear jellies and a smooth, non - crystalline surface in fruit-flavored jellies, enhancing both the visual and textural appeal.
Stability and Longevity:
It helps candies withstand temperature changes, which is especially important for products sold in warm climates. This reduces the need for preservatives and extends the product's shelf-life.
Gelatin minimizes syneresis (the separation of liquid) in jelly-based candies, keeping them fresh and uniform in quality.
Versatile Customization:
It can be easily combined with various flavors (like fruit, sour, and chocolate), colors, and sweeteners, allowing for a wide range of candy creations.
There are options for halal/kosher-certified gelatin, which enables brands to enter global markets and meet the dietary requirements of different consumers.
Gummy Candies: It is the main gelling agent in classics like gummy bears, worms, and rings. When combined with glucose syrup and natural fruit purees, it creates a delicious and chewy treat.
Marshmallows: Gelatin, along with sugar and corn syrup, forms the soft, spongy core of marshmallows, which is perfect for roasting over a campfire or using in baking.
Jelly Beans and Jellies: They provide a glossy finish and firm texture, ensuring that each bite has a burst of flavor.
Chewy Candies (Taffy, Nougat): Gelatin adds elasticity, improving chewability and mouthfeel, making these candies more enjoyable to eat.
Uncompromising Quality:
Our gelatin is sourced from ethical and traceable origins (such as bovine hide, porcine bone, or fish scales). It is ISO 22000/GMP - ---certified, guaranteeing food safety and purity, which is essential for consumer-facing products.
It has a low microbial count and is free from contaminants, making it suitable for use in sensitive candy formulations, including those for children.
Technical Expertise:
Our in-house team offers support in optimizing formulations. They can help with adjusting bloom strength, pH levels, and flavor compatibility to meet the specific needs of your production line.
We provide custom grades (such as rapid-setting for high-volume production or slow-setting for artisanal candies) to ensure a perfect fit for your manufacturing process.
Sustainable Sourcing:
By using by-products from the meat and seafood industries, our gelatin production reduces waste, aligning with circular economy principles. This is a major selling point for eco-conscious brands and consumers.
