Everything You Need to Know About Gummy Candy Production Equipment

If you are considering starting a gummy candy business, knowing what equipment you need is the first and most important step. You need tools that can guarantee safe and consistent production.One of the must-have machines is a complete set of gummy candy production equipment. It can help you produce gummy candies for small businesses and startups affordably and in limited quantities. This guide will guide you through the machines you need and how to make an informed choice.

What is Gummy Candy Making Equipment?

Gummy candy making equipment contains the tools needed to cook, mix, form, and cool gummy candy products for small-scale production or pilot production. The equipment is mainly used to produce small batches of gummy candies. You can use them to control the texture and dosage uniformity of each batch of gummy candies. They help in the small-scale production of standard gummies as well as other types of gummies with vitamins, collagen, or botanical ingredients.

Components of Gummy Candy Making Equipment

Each component in a gummy candy production line plays an important role in forming, cooking, cooling, and packaging the final product.

Cooking System

Heating and dissolving the gummy candy base requires a special cooking system, in this case a stainless steel sandwich pot. The pot contains a slurry made of gelatin or pectin, water and sugar, which is heated using hot steam or electricity. The mixing of the contents of the pot is done mechanically by some pots equipped with a stirrer.

Depositor

The depositor precisely meters and fills a specific amount of hot fudge syrup into the molds. You can use it to maintain batch consistency. The machine supports a programmable metering system for small-scale production. It ensures that the syrup is evenly filled into each mold cavity. Some depositors are equipped with an automatic nozzle system to increase speed and reduce manual operation.

Molds and trays

Molds and trays form the liquid into fudge. Depending on the requirements, you can use silicone or plastic molds. Silicone molds are flexible and easier to peel off. Plastic trays are sturdy and help to put into commercial cooling tunnels. The shape of the molds varies depending on the brand, candy design features and specifications.

Cooling tunnels

Cooling tunnels are used to cool and solidify the deposited fudge. It can use continuous airflow or cold room cooling technology. Placing trays in the tunnel ensures uniform cooling. Controlling the temperature prevents sticking and shrinking, ensuring production efficiency. Cooling tunnels help speed up batch turnaround and reduce processing time.

Demolding and coating equipment

Demolding and coating equipment controls the demoulding and finishing of gummies. You can use vacuum ejectors or vibrating plates to remove gummies from molds. Coating is the application of food-grade oils, even for sour candies. Even rotating drums can be used for surface treatment. Coating prevents gummies from sticking during storage or packaging.

Packaging solutions

Packaging solutions use vertical fill-seal machines to package individual pouches and seal the finished gummies into retailable formats. Dietary gummies are best suited to bottle filling systems. In addition, quantitative counting systems can be integrated for precise packaging. Automated sealing improves the hygiene of gummies and extends their shelf life.

All these links form a well-organized production line. It is easy to achieve systematic and uniform results regardless of the size of the production batch.

Auxiliary equipment and tools

Quality control instruments

To ensure product consistency and meet other compliance requirements, you need precise instruments. Use pH meters to control acidity. Use Brix's refractometer to monitor sugar concentration in gummies base. Digital moisture analyzers are essential for tracking water activity, which helps prevent product spoilage.

Cleaning and maintenance tools

For effective cleaning of molds and surfaces, stainless steel brushes and high-pressure sprayers should be used. CIP (cleaning in place) systems improve hygiene standards and reduce manual cleaning time. Processing tools and equipment components must be cleaned with food-grade detergents.

Ingredient handling systems

For accurate metering, stainless steel hoppers and digital weighing scales are required. Powder feeders help to convey dry ingredients to the mixer to avoid waste. Sealed containers keep the raw materials hot during the raw material conveying process to avoid crystallization or separation.

These auxiliary tools complement the main gum manufacturing machines. They can help you maintain efficiency, reduce downtime and comply with GMP food production requirements.

Conclusion

Gummy candy production equipment allows you to easily achieve small batch production and maintain stability. From cooking to packaging, each machine plays a key role in enhancing production value. Choosing the right configuration can not only significantly improve efficiency but also ensure product safety.If you want to produce soft candy yourself, Yinrich can provide you with the best solution. Please contact us to get the right machine for your soft candy production needs.

FAQ

What is the production capacity of small soft candy making equipment?

The expected production capacity is about 10 to 30 kg per hour, depending on the model and configuration.

What is the average price of small soft candy making equipment?

Depending on the function, their price usually ranges from 5000 to 25000.