Handcrafting chewy candy can be an artisanal process, but achieving uniformity and efficiency on a commercial scale requires advanced machinery. Tanis specializes in innovative equipment that helps candy manufacturers maintain quality, consistency, and efficiency in their chewy candy production.
The chew candy-making process begins with premixing ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup, followed by cooking at high temperatures to achieve the right consistency. The gelling agent and fat phase can be added where required process. An important step is aerating the candy mixture, either continuously or in batches, to create the desired chewy texture. The candy is then cooled to stabilize its structure and make it firm enough to it is shaped into its final form.
Throughout this entire process, crystallization is carefully controlled, as it is essential to achieving the right texture and preventing the candy from becoming too hard or grainy. Managing crystallization ensures the candy remains smooth and chewy while retaining its structural integrity during storage and consumption.
The premix for chewy candy is transferred to the thermosyphon cooker, cooked to the preset temperature followed by vacuumizing before discharging into the aerating vessel. The production process is all about the controlled and quick heating of the solution in order to obtain a clear sugar solution. The special design of the heating coil creates a very rapid and accurate dissolving and cooking cycle.
The choice of aeration depends on the chewy candy’s density. Low-density chewies use a continuous aerator to add lots of air, with fats added later. High-density chewies may need less air and more precise temperature control, often using a batch aerator to create their texture and stability.
Our continuous heat exchanger is seamlessly fed from the buffer vessel of the weighing and mixing plant, ensuring a smooth flow of ingredients. With automatic steam control, the heat exchanger maintains precise cooking temperatures, ensuring complete dissolution of ingredients and highly accurate dry solid content. Once the candy mass reaches the cooking the temperature the water is evaporated and the candymass flows directly into the crystallizer. For applications requiring rapid cooling, the solution can be quickly cooled by vacuum after heating, locking in the desired dry substance content and preparing the mass for the next stage in production.
Tanis crystallizers provide precise temperature control to ensure consistent, smooth candy textures by preventing unwanted crystallization. They integrate easily with crystallization inhibitors like glucose syrup, helping to avoid graininess in chewy candies. Our jacketed stainless-steel double screw mixer efficiently blends fats and additives, with adjustable injection points to protect sensitive ingredients. The mixer’s temperature and speed settings are fully customizable, enabling an optimal blend without compromising the candy’s structure.
The Tanis stainless steel cooling drum, mounted within a round-section frame, precisely adjusts the candy mass temperature, transitioning it from a liquid to a firmer slab ready for further cooling and forming. This compact cooling solution requires minimal space, making it ideal for production lines with spatial constraints. However, it’s best suited for operations with moderate capacity needs due to its limited throughput.
The length of the cooling conveyor is customized based on production capacity. Designed in modular sections, it cools the candy mass in stages, folding it to ensure uniform temperature distribution on both the inner and outer layers. Unlike a cooling drum, this staged tempering offers superior consistency, though it requires more space for installation.
A drop roller can be used to shape centers for products like Mentos or Skittles. After forming, the centers pass through a stainless steel degrating drum with a separating sieve and receptacle to collect any excess material for rework, ensuring efficient production and minimal waste. These chewy centers can now enter the coating drums to apply their crunchy layer by a panning process.
With decades of experience in confectionery machinery, Tanis has built a reputation as a trusted partner for candy manufacturers around the world. Our specialized team understands the nuances of candy-making and is dedicated to developing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry. When you choose Tanis, you’re investing in equipment designed with precision, reliability, and performance in mind.
Whether you’re expanding your production line or seeking to improve product consistency, Tanis offers the machinery and expertise to help you achieve your goals. With our equipment, making the perfect chewy candy is no longer a challenge—it’s a streamlined, efficient process that enhances both quality and productivity.
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