What Is Gummy Candy Made Of? Discover Its Secret Formula

Gummy candy is a candy category that is loved by consumers around the world. It is popular for its soft and chewy taste, rich and diverse shapes and sweet fruity aroma. Whether it is classic bear candies, fruit juice gummy candies, or the popular 4D gummy candies, gummy candies have become a snack loved by people of all ages.

So, what ingredients are gummy candy made of? Why does it have that chewy texture? Today, LeChao will take you to uncover the “formula secret” behind gummy candy.

Main Ingredients Of Gummy Candies

Although different types of gummy candy have slightly different formulas, most gummy candies are usually made up of the following core ingredients:

Gelatin

Gelatin is the key to the chewy taste of gummy candy. It is a natural colloid extracted from animal bones or skins that can form a soft and elastic gel structure after cooling. It makes gummy candy both tough and not too hard, and is an indispensable ingredient for classic gummy candies.

Sugar & Glucose Syrup

The sweetness of gummy candies comes from sucrose, glucose syrup or other sugar alcohol ingredients, which can also control the taste, moisture retention and shelf life of gummy candy. Different types of sugar also affect the softness and stickiness of gummy candy.

Water

Water is used to dissolve gelatin and sugar, and is an indispensable medium in the process of making gummy candies. By heating and cooling control, the molding speed and texture of gummy candy can be adjusted.

Flavorings & Fruit Juice

In order to give gummy candies a rich fruity flavor, natural or artificial flavors are usually added. Some high-end soft candies also add concentrated fruit juice or fruit puree to improve the authenticity of the flavor.

Coloring

Color is an important part of the appeal of gummy candy. LeChao uses food-grade pigments (natural pigments can be used according to customer needs) to create colorful and visually attractive gummy candy products.

Other Additives (Optional)

Such as citric acid (for adjusting sourness), vegetable gum (vegetarian formula used to replace gelatin), glazing agent (to make the candy surface shiny and non-sticky), etc., can also be added according to needs.

Raw Materials Of Different Types Of Gummy Candies

Gummy candies are not a fixed formula, they can be adjusted according to the target market and consumer groups. The following are several common types of soft candies and their formula characteristics:

• Traditional gummy candy: mainly based on gelatin, moderate sweetness, and chewy taste.
• Halal gummy candy: Halal-certified gelatin that meets Islamic food standards is used, and the raw material procurement and production processes are strictly controlled, suitable for Muslim markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
• Functional gummy candy: Nutrients such as vitamin C and collagen are added to the basic gummy candy formula, which has both snack and nutritional supplement functions.
• 4D gummy candy: using special molds to create three-dimensional shapes, which has higher requirements for formula and molding process, and is often used in holiday gifts and creative candy markets.

How Does Lechao Ensure The Quality Of Gummy Candies?

As a professional gummy candy manufacturer, LeChao always regards “product quality” as the cornerstone of corporate development. From raw material procurement to finished product delivery, we strictly control every link to ensure that every gummy candy is safe, delicious and trustworthy.

We have modern production equipment and high-standard clean workshops, and use automated control systems to improve production efficiency and ensure product consistency. At the same time, we have established a complete quality management system and equipped with a professional quality control team, which is fully responsible for raw material inspection, production process monitoring, finished product sampling and sample management.

All LeChao gummy candy products use food-grade raw materials, do not contain additives that are harmful to the human body, and have passed a number of international certifications:

• Halal Certification: Applicable to the global Muslim market, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System: Standardize the management of the entire production process.
• HACCP Certification: Comprehensive prevention and control of potential food safety risks.

In addition, we also focus on consumer experience. From product taste, color, fragrance to packaging form, we have gone through multiple rounds of testing and optimization, just to bring higher quality and more attractive gummy candy products.

Want to Wholesale or Customize Gummy Candy Products? Just Look For LeChao!

LeChao not only has strong production strength, but also provides flexible and diverse wholesale and customization services. It is trusted by customers around the world and is a high-quality partner of many importers, e-commerce sellers, brands and retailers.

Whether you want to purchase hot-selling standard products or create a dedicated brand candy series, LeChao can tailor the most suitable solution for you:

OEM/ODM Customization Service

We support full-process customization services from flavor, shape, color, label to packaging to help you create differentiated products and quickly occupy the target market.

Diverse Packaging Options

Supports different packaging forms such as bulk, independent small packages, assembly boxes, festive gift boxes, etc., suitable for supermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, offline wholesale, festival markets and other sales scenarios.

Supplying To The Global Market

We have extensive export experience and can customize products and solutions that meet local market needs based on the laws and cultural habits of different countries and regions.

Product Planning And New Product Support

LeChao team constantly pays attention to candy consumption trends, regularly launches 4D gummy candy new products, holiday limited editions, and IP co-branded products, helping customers to continue to launch new products and enhance market competitiveness.

Contact Lechao Now To Start Your Exclusive gummy candy Cooperation Journey!

If you are looking for a reliable, professional, and flexible gummy candy manufacturer and partner, LeChao will be your ideal choice. We not only provide a wide variety of creative gummy candy products, but also have strong OEM/ODM customization capabilities, and can customize unique candy solutions based on your market positioning, brand needs, and consumer groups. We look forward to establishing a long-term, mutually trusting, and win-win cooperative relationship with you, and together bring healthy, delicious, and interesting candies to more consumers!