Real fruit in jelly and gum
Date: 27 July 2007
Confectionery with natural ingredients
Innovative ServoGelTM technology developed by Baker Perkins provides manufacturers with a unique new solution for the production of jelly and gum fruit snack products that can be positioned as fruit substitutes. Real fruit pieces can be included within the jelly or gum, along with real fruit juice added as a centre filling or in the syrup.
This new capability creates the potential to build a higher-value product portfolio, exploiting the distinct and growing market for confectionery with all natural ingredients and functional properties. Using ServoGelTM jellies and gums can be produced in low sugar/ sugar free formats, with no more than 1% fat.
The ServoGel short-term, no-stoving process, enables producers
to take advantage of the rising demand for attractive fruit snacks
that taste good and have positive health
benefits. They can be located in the
supermarket cereal aisle, or even adjacent to the fruit
counter. Appeal can be further broadened by
the use of exotic flavours such as passion fruit and mango, as well
as favourites such as orange, strawberry and apple.
The ability to validate the ServoGel process, with a high level of
control over product traceability provides many competitive
advantages. Functional ingredients such as vitamins and
calcium can be added as well as medicated ingredients to relieve
the symptoms of coughs and colds.
Gelatine-free products can also be made using the technology.
ServoGel starchless moulding is a cost-effective alternative to starch moguls for the production of jelly and gum fruit snacks. It is a complete cooking, depositing and finishing process that provides an easy way to enter the gums and jelly market. Dramatically lower capital and running costs appeal to both new and established manufacturers.
Baker Perkins provides full process support to stimulate new product development, and turn ideas into profitable end products. Customers are encouraged to visit the Baker Perkins Innovation Centre at Peterborough, where a pilot line is available.
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