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Chapter 14: Confections


Colorants
Pages 107-116
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/1891127004.014
ISBN: 1-891127-00-4






Abstract

Topics Covered

  • Candy Starch Jellies and Candy Cream Centers
    • Candy Starch Jellies
    • Candy Cream Centers
  • Pan-Coated Candies
    • Coating Equipment
    • Sugar Panning
    • Exempt Colorants (Natural Colors)
  • Hard Candies (Boiled Sweets)
  • Other Products
    • Direct-Compression Tablets
    • Oil-Based Summer Coatings
    • Hard Candy Wafers
    • Gum Products
  • Troubleshooting

Introduction to Chapter

Although most confections contain some added colorant, those that are most commonly colored include candy starch jellies, candy cream centers, pan-coated candies, hard candy (boiled sweets), direct-compression tablets, oil-based (summer) coatings, hard candy wafers, and chewing gum.