Solutions - Liquorice

CONFECTIONERY

Liquorice in modern confectionery

Liquorice confectionery remains a core category in sugar confectionery, with strong consumer loyalty and regional taste preferences. For manufacturers, however, liquorice production is about achieving stable texture, intense flavour release, attractive appearance and reliable process performance.

The Gelamyl range from KMC help you design liquorice products that meet modern expectations for gluten-free, plant-based and label-friendly recipes, while maintaining efficient production. By replacing wheat flour and animal-derived ingredients with functional potato starches, you can simplify formulations, reduce allergen risk and support your sustainability roadmap.

CONFECTIONERY

Sharing our expertise

At KMC, we understand that developing high-performing liquorice relies not only on functional ingredients but also on the expertise behind them. That is why we share our technical insight with you. Our experience is built on close collaboration between our R&D teams and application specialists, supported by technical sales managers who guide you throughout formulation, scale-up and production.

By combining our technical capabilities with your product strategy, we help you accelerate development, resolve processing issues and bring reliable liquorice concepts to market. This ensures that your products meet both functional expectations and cost-in-use targets—while supporting consistent quality, efficient production and strong consumer appeal.

Key benefits

Gluten-free and plant-based: Supports allergen management and vegan product ranges.
Controlled texture: From soft and elastic to firm bite, tailored to local markets.
Improved process stability: Robust performance in extrusion and moulding.
High flavour release: Enables efficient use of flavourings and extracts.
Optimised cost-in-use: Competitive alternative to wheat flour and animal ingredients.
Lower climate impact than gelatine-based systems, supporting sustainability targets.

LIQUORICE

Consistent Performance for Cost-Efficient Liquorice Production

Producers who depend on wheat flour or animal-derived binders in liquorice often experience unstable pricing, variable functionality and rising production costs.

KMC’s potato-based solutions offer a reliable, cost-effective alternative. Our Gelamyl range deliver predictable viscosity, controlled elasticity and stable processing behaviour. Because it is plant-based, non-GMO and free from common allergens, it also supports your sustainability metrics and help simplify allergen management.

SHARING OUR EXPERTISE

Our innovation center

Successful liquorice development requires more than an ingredient specification – it demands close collaboration between your product development, process teams and an experienced application partner.

At the KMC Innovation Centre, our experts work with you to translate consumer and customer requirements into robust liquorice recipes optimised for your specific lines, markets and sustainability goals.