The invention relates to a method for producing a three-dimensional confectionery item from at least one sugar mass (19, 28) using a casting mould (1) which can be assembled from at least two casting mould parts (2, 3, 15, 16), wherein each casting mould part has at least one partial cavity (5, 17, 18), with the proviso that the two casting mould parts (2, 3, 15, 16) can be brought into an assembled state in which the two partial cavities (5, 17, 18) produce a common mould cavity (8, 20) which gives the confectionery item its three-dimensional shape, wherein the two casting mould parts (2, 3, 15, 16) are arranged in an open casting position (PG) in which the partial cavities (5, 17, 18) are arranged so as to be open towards the top, and the two casting mould parts (2, 3, 15, 16) are then put together and brought into a closed transport position (PT).

Pectin-based melt-to-make bulk gummy mix is disclosed that is shelf stable and formulated, optionally with flavors and colors, in a bulk mix form that is convenient for the next step in manufacturing individual serving pectin gummies. The bulk pectin-based gummy mix can be formulated by companies making infused gummies in a convenient manner to consistently manufacture pectin-based gummies in any size and dose. Methods for making a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix that is a precursor for making individual serving pectin gummies are disclosed, as well as methods for making individual serving pectin gummies from a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix. Kits comprising a two-part pectin-based gummy mix and acidulent for initiating pectin gelling are also described for the convenient manufacture of individual serving pectin-based gummies.

A method and system for producing confectionery, wherein a tray with one or more mould cavities formed in moulding powder, such as starch, is provided. The moulding powder has an initial moisture content. Depositing liquid confectionery in the one or more mould cavities causes the moisture content of the moulding powder to increase. The tray is provided in a conditioning room configured for drying the deposited confectionery. The conditioning parameters of the conditioning room are adapted such that the moulding powder is dried to a desired moisture content, wherein the desired moisture content is such that the moulding powder is suitable for immediate re-use in subsequent confectionery production.

Various examples provide a mold including a molding component and a supplementary component. The molding component may have a cavity, to enable a molten material to fill into the molding component to form an object. The supplementary component may include a bypass having a first opening located at a first position of the molding component and a second opening located at a second position of the molding component. The molten material may flow from the first position to the second position via the molding component, flow from the first opening to the second opening via the bypass and fill into the second position of the molding component through the second opening.

A mold (1) for the production of confectionery products, comprising a top surface (2) having cavities (2a) and an opposite bottom surface (3), comprising at least one protruding element (5) at the bottom surface (3) of the mold (1) for increasing the heat transfer rate between the mold (1) and a fluid flowing along the bottom surface (3).

Pectin-based melt-to-make bulk gummy mix is disclosed that is shelf stable and formulated, optionally with flavors and colors, in a bulk mix form that is convenient for the next step in manufacturing individual serving pectin gummies. The bulk pectin-based gummy mix can be formulated by companies making infused gummies in a convenient manner to consistently manufacture pectin-based gummies in any size and dose. Methods for making a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix that is a precursor for making individual serving pectin gummies are disclosed, as well as methods for making individual serving pectin gummies from a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix. Kits comprising a two-part pectin-based gummy mix and acidulent for initiating pectin gelling are also described for the convenient manufacture of individual serving pectin-based gummies.

An apparatus for engaging and releasably retaining a fragile or brittle food product for forming a confection on the food product. The apparatus comprising an elastomeric grommet having a radially flexible body defining an aperture having an open position for receiving the food product and a closed position for engaging and releasably retaining the food product.

A mold for forming at least one food product with a measurement unit, wherein the mold has a filling side and a back side opposite to said filling side. Further, the measurement unit comprises: measuring means configured to measure at least one parameter while the mold is used in a production line or testing facility and a data transfer interface configured to transfer data to an external processing unit.

A composition for coating confectionary and/or surfaces of food processing machines. The composition includes 60% to 99.09% by weight, based on a total amount of the composition, of an oil. The composition further includes 0.05% to 40% by weight, based on the total amount of the composition, of rice bran wax.