I just depends on what scale your making your gummies on. ![]() Once the oiling layer has solidified, the candies are ready for packaging." Beeswax and carnauba wax are commonly used waxes. Fats and oils used include mineral oil and fractionated coconut oil, among others. Fractionated fats, oils or waxes are applied to the surface of the candy as they tumble in a pan. For example, gummy bears are typically coated with a thin layer of wax dissolved in oil to provide a shiny appearance. Just for reference, heres what the book Confectionery Science and Technology says: "Most gummy, licorice and some jelly candies are coated with a layer of wax to provide a shiny appearance and to prevent pieces from sticking in the package. The oils Beal mentioned are ideal, they leave no flavor, and keep in mind, you dont need much oil to coat the gummies, a little goes a very long way. In Chocolates and Confections, Greweling lists vegetable oil for coating. However if your producing much larger batches for packaging, the wax coating will benefit the product. Just my opinion, I wouldn't mess with wax on gummies, I think It'll end up being more problematic then its worth if this is just something your messing around with yourself. ![]() What would your batch size be? Is this just for personal consumption, or something much larger? Also, are you molding in starch, or silicone molds? I do around 2.5kg batches.
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