Moisture of the product
I noticed that after some time the gummy bears are really sticky after eating one of the packets of gummy bears and having them glued to my hands. Where does that moisture comes from and what is the cause? What changes can be implemented in the recipe to avoid higher humidity in the final product?
Best Answer
Its likely that :
(1)the packet you ate had a small hole in it
(2) before the product was packet the manufacturer made the mistake of leaving the product in a humid area before packing.
Most candy needs to be properly sealed, just because of the same reason you are pointing out that you experienced. Remember gummy bears are made of sugar and all sugar has moisture in. And sugar attracts moisture. Not sealing the product would allow the candy to attract the moisture that is in the air all around us. Some areas more than others if course.
As for how the manufacturer could improve this from not happening:
(1) Having the correct balance of ingredients is a must
(2) Cooking to the correct temperature see link see link on the
different temperatures and results.(3) Producing/Packing in a low humid environment
- (4) Sealing the product properly in bag.
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Moisture content is, simply, how much water is in a product. It influences the physical properties of a substance, including weight, density, viscosity, conductivity, and others. It is generally determined by weight loss upon drying. There are many methods for determination of moisture content.How do you test the moisture of a product?
The simplest way to measure moisture content is to weigh the product, remove all the moisture, and then weigh again. Methods that attempt to remove all the water from a product are called direct methods. These range from the simple (oven-drying) to the involved (Karl Fischer titration).How do you explain moisture?
Moisture is the presence of a liquid, especially water, often in trace amounts. Small amounts of water may be found, for example, in the air (humidity), in foods, and in some commercial products. Moisture also refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air.What is the meaning of moisture content?
Moisture content (MC) is a reference to the amount of moisture present in a material. This value is often represented as a percentage of the material's mass (such as X% MC). The amount of moisture in an object can be measured in several different ways, such as with oven-dry tests or moisture meters.What is moisture in food processing?
Food preservation methods such as drying, freezing and adding salt or sugar work by lowering the available moisture in foods. Moisture in foods occurs in two forms: (1) water bound to ingredients in the food (proteins, salt, sugars), and (2) free or unbound water that is available for microbial growth.Determination of Moisture Content of Food Products - Oven Drying Method
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