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The NAD+ Gummy Paradox

Every now and then, a supplement category comes along that looks straightforward on the surface. Pick a delivery form-powder, capsule, gummy-and you're...

July 15, 2026•Explainer•5 min read

#Active Potency #Moisture Control #Texture

Manufacturing & Process

What are the irreducible physical steps to transform liquid syrup into a shaped, stable gummyâ€”and which steps could be eliminated if we accepted a different consumer experience (e.g., ultra-soft gummy)?

The journey from liquid syrup to a shaped, stable gummy is a carefully orchestrated series of physical transformations. At its core, the process relies on...

July 15, 2026•Q&A•3 min read

#Drying & Curing #Coating & Finishing #Gelatin

Manufacturing & Process

How were gummy candies made 100 years ago before the invention of steam-jacketed kettles and continuous cooling tunnels? What manual methods could be adapted for small-batch artisans today?

A Sticky History: Gummy Making Before Modern Machinery Before the advent of steam-jacketed kettles and continuous cooling tunnels-innovations that define...

July 13, 2026•Explainer•3 min read

#Gelatin #Starch Moulding #Drying & Curing

Manufacturing & Process

What manufacturing defects become visible only when production exceeds 1 million gummies per hour, and how do those defects differ from those at smaller scales?

When production scales to over 1 million gummies per hour, unique manufacturing defects emerge that are rarely seen at smaller scales. At KorNutra, we’ve...

July 10, 2026•Q&A•2 min read

#Equipment & Line Setup #Scale-Up #Quality Control

Manufacturing & Process

How does the tension between 'quick demolding' (to increase throughput) and 'complete curing' (to avoid sticking) get resolved in practice, and what novel release agents could break that tension?

The tension between quick demolding and complete curing is a classic challenge in supplement manufacturing, particularly for gummy and chewable products. On...

July 9, 2026•Q&A•3 min read

#Depositing #Drying & Curing #Coating & Finishing

Formulation & Ingredients

What happens if you combine the concept of a gummy with a filled chocolate shell (inverse of chocolate center)? What constraints on viscosity and setting would that require?

Combining a gummy center with a filled chocolate shell is a creative inversion of the typical chocolate-covered gummy. This format presents unique...

July 4, 2026•Q&A•3 min read

#Viscosity & Set Time #Gelatin #Pectin

Manufacturing & Process

What happens if you combine the oil coating step with the addition of a powdered sour coating using an electrostatic spray? Could that eliminate the need for separate tumbling drums?

At KorNutra, we’re always exploring innovative ways to optimize supplement manufacturing while maintaining the highest quality standards. Your question...

July 2, 2026•Q&A•3 min read

#Coating & Finishing #Equipment & Line Setup

Manufacturing & Process

The Organic Gummy Challenge

When a brand asks us to make an organic gummy, they usually expect a simple swap: trade corn syrup for tapioca syrup, swap synthetic colors for fruit juice,...

June 30, 2026•Explainer•4 min read

#Organic Certification #Pectin #Drying & Curing

Manufacturing & Process

If you were banned from using any oil in the coating process, how would you prevent gummies from sticking together? What constraints would that impose on the final product?

At KorNutra, we understand that eliminating oil from the gummy coating process is a significant challenge, but it is not an insurmountable one. Without oil,...

June 25, 2026•Q&A•3 min read

#Coating & Finishing #Drying & Curing #Texture

Manufacturing & Process

What is the minimum set of processing steps required to transform raw syrup into a stable gummy, and which steps are artifacts of specific equipment rather than necessity?

The core transformation from raw syrup to a stable gummy requires a precise sequence of steps, but not every common process is essential. At KorNutra, we...

June 24, 2026•Explainer•3 min read

#Gelatin #Drying & Curing #Starch Moulding