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June 22, 2026Michelle Gilbert

How does a sustainability consultant auditing a gummy factory view the water usage in the cooling tunnel differently from the production manager?

The sustainability consultant and the production manager both care about the cooling tunnel’s water usage, but their perspectives are fundamentally...

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June 22, 2026Michelle Gilbert

If a manufacturer implements a washwater recycling system for starch molds, what second-order effects on microbial load and starch quality will emerge?

Implementing a washwater recycling system for starch molds is a forward-thinking sustainability move, but it introduces several second-order effects that...

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June 22, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Gummy Nobody Wants to Make

Let me tell you about the supplement that makes most contract manufacturers cringe: citicoline gummies. On paper, it sounds simple. Take a popular...

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June 22, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Real Challenge Behind Coconut Water Powder Gummies

When a brand first asks us about making a coconut water powder gummy, the usual reaction is, "How hard could it be? It's just a fruit powder in a gel." But...

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June 22, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Real Science Behind Delta-9 Gummies

Most people think a Delta-9 gummy is just flavored gelatin with some oil mixed in. If only it were that simple. The truth is, making a gummy that delivers...

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June 22, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Real Science Behind NAD+ Gummies

You've probably seen the glossy ads-NAD+ precursor gummies promising a convenient way to support cellular energy. They look simple enough. But if you've...

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June 22, 2026Michelle Gilbert

What can the frozen food industry's 'individual quick freezing' (IQF) technology teach about efficient cooling of gummy pieces to reduce sticking?

The frozen food industry’s Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technology offers a powerful blueprint for efficient cooling of gummy pieces to reduce sticking....

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June 22, 2026Michelle Gilbert

What if you combine the technique of 'hot melt extrusion' used in pharmaceuticals with gummy formulation? Could that create a solvent-free, continuous gummy-making process?

The combination of hot melt extrusion (HME) with gummy formulation is a compelling concept that could indeed create a solvent-free, continuous manufacturing...

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June 21, 2026Michelle Gilbert

How did the shift from open-kettle cooking to closed pressurized cooking change the rate of flavor loss, and what lesson does that hold for current vacuum cooking systems?

The transition from open-kettle cooking to closed pressurized cooking marked a pivotal moment in supplement manufacturing, particularly in how flavor loss...

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June 21, 2026Michelle Gilbert

How do manufacturers balance the need for a short setting time (for high throughput) with the need for a homogeneous gel network (to avoid weak spots)?

Balancing a short setting time with a homogeneous gel network is a critical challenge in supplement manufacturing, especially for products like gummies or...

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