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Gummies

Gummy candy - Create the perfect bite and texture with plant-based gelling solutions. 
INTRODUCTION

Unlock new possibilities in gummy candy

Manufacturers today seek consistent, efficient, and sustainable alternatives to gelatine in confectionery. KMC’s potato-based Gelamyl starches offer a reliable, plant-based gelling system designed for high-performance gummy and jelly formulations.

Developed for modern production lines, they ensure superior process control, clarity, and mouthfeel - without compromising sensory quality. The result is smooth, elastic textures and clean flavour release that consumers recognise and enjoy.

By replacing or reducing gelatine, manufacturers can enhance both sustainability credentials and cost efficiency while maintaining desired visual and textural properties. KMC’s expertise in starch functionality enables you to optimise production and unlock new opportunities in your confectionery portfolio.

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Confectionery

Delivering clarity, elasticity, and cost efficiency

KMC’s Gelamyl range combines functional performance with production efficiency, helping you achieve precise texture and consistent quality. Formulated from potato starch, it ensures low viscosity during cooking and rapid gel setting on cooling, optimising moulding and depositing processes.

This makes Gelamyl ideal for manufacturers seeking a flexible solution to produce a variety of confectionery textures—from soft, chewy gummies to brittle jellies—on the same production line.

Key benefits

 Tailored texture performance
 Full replacement for plant-based gummies
  Up to 50% ingredient cost savings through gelatine reduction or replacement
 Clear, transparent gels that enhance colour and visual appeal
  Neutral flavour for clean flavour release
 Easy integration with existing equipment and recipes
 Lower climate impact than gelatine-based systems, supporting sustainability targets.

 

GUMMIES & JELLIES

A smarter alternative to gelatine

Formulating high-quality gummies require precision. Traditional gelatine systems are not only costly but also face supply volatility and increasing consumer resistance to animal-derived ingredients. This creates a market for manufacturers to develop plant-based, allergen-free alternatives that match established sensory and textural expectations.

At the same time, operational efficiency during moulding, depositing, and demoulding remains critical. Gelamyl starches tackle these challenges by combining processing stability, predictable gelation, and controlled elasticity - allowing consistent performance even at high solids levels. By providing both cost-effective reformulation and high processing reliability, KMC empowers confectionery producers to streamline production, enhance quality assurance, and respond to market trends for sustainable, plant-based indulgence.

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SHARING OUR EXPERTISE

Our innovation center

Innovation in confectionery starts with collaboration. At the KMC Innovation Center, our experts partner closely with manufacturers to transform technical challenges into new market opportunities.

Through tailored trials, prototype development, and process optimisation, we help transform your ideas into scalable, commercially viable confectionery solutions. Whether you aim to develop a fully plant-based gummy line, enhance texture performance, or improve cost efficiency, our experts provide technical guidance—from concept validation to full-scale production.

Partnering with KMC ensures access to decades of starch expertise and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and reliable supply—key factors that drive long-term value for global confectionery manufacturers.

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