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July 5, 2026Michelle Gilbert

Manufacturers assume that starch molds must be replaced regularly. But what if the real cost of starch is dominated by the energy to dry it, not the raw starch itself?

That's an excellent question that gets to the heart of operational efficiency in supplement manufacturing. Many manufacturers do operate under the...

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July 5, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Prenatal Gummy Paradox

Prenatal multivitamin gummies are everywhere. They promise convenience, great taste, and an easy way for moms-to-be to get key nutrients without choking...

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July 5, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Real Challenge Behind Ginseng Gummies

Gummies are everywhere. They're easy to take, taste good, and fit in a pocket. But not every ingredient plays nice with a gummy machine. Ginseng is one of...

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July 5, 2026Michelle Gilbert

What are the non-negotiable chemical reactions that must occur for a gummy to be considered edible, and which ones are merely additive?

When formulating an edible gummy, there are several chemical reactions that are truly non‑negotiable - without them, you don’t have a gummy; you have a...

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July 5, 2026Michelle Gilbert

What is the most reliable way to make a gummy that always sticks to the teeth (annoying), and what does that reveal about the forces that cause stickiness?

If you’re aiming for a gummy that consistently sticks to teeth-the annoying, clingy kind that lingers long after chewing-the most reliable approach is to...

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July 5, 2026Kurt Gilbert

Why Your CBG Gummies Might Be Weaker Than You Think

Let's be honest-CBG is having a moment. Everyone wants it in their gummies, and for good reason. But here's the thing nobody tells you: making a CBG gummy...

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July 4, 2026Kurt Gilbert

3D-Printed Gummies: What Manufacturers Actually Know

You've seen the slick videos: gummies popping out of a printer in perfect custom shapes, each one holding exactly the dose you want. It looks like science...

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July 4, 2026Michelle Gilbert

How did the design of the mogul (starch molding machine) evolve from the 1950s to today? What features were added to handle higher speeds, and what was sacrificed?

The evolution of the mogul (starch molding machine) from the 1950s to today is a remarkable story of engineering precision and speed optimization. In the...

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July 4, 2026Michelle Gilbert

In what ways is the slurry of a gummy before setting similar to the magma in a volcano (viscosity, gas bubbles, cooling), and what can volcanology teach about eliminating air bubbles?

At first glance, a bubbling vat of gummy slurry and a pool of molten lava inside a volcano might seem worlds apart. However, both are complex fluids whose...

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July 4, 2026Kurt Gilbert

The Hardest Gummy We Ever Made

When a client first asked us to make a baobab fruit gummy, I knew it was going to be difficult. Most manufacturers take easy ingredients and run them...

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