Candy / Confection
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In a candy store, the vivid appearance of sweets often determines a consumer purchase. Both the boiled candy and gummy categories have high acidity and low moisture, which can allow for vibrant hues.
- Hard (Boiled) sweets
- Panned
- Gummies / Jellies
- Chocolate
- Compound coating
- Chewing gum
- Dessert topping
- Frosting / Icing
- Licorice
- Marshmallow
- Sprinkles / Non pareils
- Sugar
- Toffee / Caramel candy
Natural candy with real juice may utilize fruit-based anthocyanins to intensify color. Whether a chocolate coating is derived from cocoa butter or palm kernel oil, oil dispersible technology is required.Naturally colored sugar coatings, toppings or frostings provide an opportunity to differentiate product designs. Moisture control is the key to prevent color migration. You want the perfect color for your dessert, candy or confection application. We offer products with high heat stability in a variety of hues.
Have Questions? Contact us. Our color experts are happy to help.
Oil Dispersible Technology
DDW offers a proprietary, oil dispersible technology for naturally derived coloring that can be used in sanding and decorative sugars for your candy or confection product applications. This oil dispersible technology is innovative because it allows for water soluble coloring to be added to oil-based systems or used for plating to ensure even distribution.
The emulsion coloring improves the oil dispersibility of water soluble food coloring that can be added to lipid or fat systems. DDW’s oil dispersible technology allows for new possibilities for naturally derived hues such as browns, pinks and purples — especially as an alternative to synthetic lakes.
Learn more about this new oil dispersible technology for naturally derived colors here.
Synthetic Alternatives
Here are some replacements for synthetic colors (specifically, the six synthetics known as the “Southampton Six,” which studies indicate may be linked to hyperactivity in children):
Selecting the Right Caramel
Need to select the appropriate DDW caramel color for your candy or confection application? You’ve come to the right place. DDW has a broad array of caramels ranging in tone from tan to red-brown to nearly black. D.D. Williamson (DDW) manufactures more than 70 different liquid caramels and 20 different powdered caramels. If you have any questions or need further assistance with your particular application, then please contact us.
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Recipes for Home Chefs
Enjoy baking at home? Want to continue creating naturally colored foods for your family? Visit our recipes page for free recipes, recommendations from DDW food scientists, and video tutorials on how to create your own naturally colored foods in the comfort of your own kitchen!
