A Pectin Enhancer for Wide Varieties of Gummies
At Bartek, we’re always exploring the full potential of our technologies, working to deliver innovative solutions such as Pecmate™ Pectin Enhancer: a new functional ingredient designed to address well-known challenges in the production of pectin-based gummy products – from pectin-based gummy candy to fortified gummy supplements with key vitamins and minerals.
Pectin can be a perplexing ingredient for even the most seasoned candy makers. Its vegan-friendly distinction makes it an excellent gelling agent choice to replace gelatin in gummies, jellies, chews, and similar confections. However, its reputation for being difficult to work with is hard to dispute. Pectin requires a delicate balance of pH to set properly and produce a stable piece of candy. The slightest error in pH can lead to disposal of an entire batch.
Pecmate™ is Bartek’s innovative technology that can improve your pectin-based product formulation:
The Perfect Partner for Pectin Formulation
Reducing product loss, streamlining R&D, and improving consistency
Solutions for Common Formulation Challenges
From controlling gelling behavior to maintaining stable pH and beyond
Solutions from the confectionery experts
Get in touch with the Bartek team to learn how Pecmate™ may solve your formulation challenges
Introducing Pecmate™
The Perfect Partner for Pectin
Formulation with pectin does not need to be excessively risky or expensive, and confectionery formulators may have a new solution from Bartek in Pecmate™ Pectin Enhancer.
Pecmate™ Pectin Enhancer in gummy and soft candies provides for:
- Better consistency
- Less product loss
- Less production downtime
- Clean release from molds
- Expanded workable pH range
- Optimal buffering with sodium citrate or other any acidulant
- Candies that hold their shape
Pectin Formulation
Solutions for Common Formulation Challenges
Unlike gelatin, which can be re-melted and remains stable at a wider range of temperatures and pH levels, pectin is workable only under a precise set of parameters. Pectin will set between pH 3.2 and 3.6 – with the very narrow ideal pH range of 3.4 to 3.52. The traditional solution to alleviate changes in pH has been using a buffering agent, such as sodium citrate.
However, the slightest variations in sodium citrate itself can significantly impact pH in the solution, often leading to either pre-gelling or, conversely, no setting at all. Pecmate™ Pectin Enhancer, on the other hand, ensures batch consistency which significantly diminishes the risk of costly errors.
The challenges of pectin formulation have prevented confectionery and VMS gummy formulators from making the switch from gelatin to pectin. Bartek is committed to helping formulators surmount these challenges with innovations like Pecmate™.
A potassium-based solution
Bartek has recently unveiled a new innovation for products marketed as “sodium-free”: potassium-based Pecmate™ K. It functions just as the original ingredient while allowing the removal of sodium from the ingredient statement due to its sodium-free profile.
Conquer the challenges of pectin formulation with Pecmate™, from Bartek
With decades of experience in optimizing acidulants for food and beverage applications, Bartek is dedicated to solving the major challenges facing confectionery and VMS gummy formulators today. Pecmate™ Pectin Enhancer is Bartek’s latest innovation to help confectionery and VMS brands lower production costs and capitalize on current consumer trends with ease.
Want to find out more about how Bartek’s innovative solutions like Pecmate™ can optimize your confectionery or VMS gummy applications? Click here for our FAQ or download our white paper for more information, and then get in touch to schedule a meeting to discuss!
