these look pretty dry, how long will they stay like that packaged? did you just make sure to dry them out prior to coating?
I’m not optimistic the monohydrous citric acid will react much different than anhydrous. Scroll up and see the same issue with tartaric acid melting @anon1342 … The problem is proper drying and formulation, I believe.
Depends how you package. We haven’t done extensive BUD testing but I am confident they will stay fresh up to a year with our packaging. They are heat sealed on top and bottom,
They are dried 24hr at least in cool circulating air prior to waxing then coat.
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@raghanded your wax coating is doing its job, and an often overlooked piece of tech that can easily be added to a home cooks sop. What you’ve said about proper formula and processing being the fundamentals is very true. However, without that wax, the anhydrous will eventually do its thing. Sighting tartaric acid also melting them doesnt disprove my statement. The tartaric may also be anhydrous. Or reacting to enzymes within the formula if fresh ingredients are used for instance. Your gummies look great by the way. I would eat them 
also, your packaging will def make a huge difference in the fight against mold, but prevention of contaminants entering the bag before sealing is as important as keeping them out. I’m neurotic in the kitchen about sanitation and handling practices. Still get reports of occasional mold.
What would be the best way for a home cook to implement the wax step with their sop?
@Badcookieextracts the technique is called panning, and the easiest thing to do is find a panning attachment for a kitchenaid stand mixer. These things are one of the coolest pieces of equipment, allowing many cool new products like skittles for instance
Hmmmm I’m very interested, it looks like all those panning attachments are $500+ (not including cost of the mixer) but definitely keeping it on my radar and will likely be getting one
damn…i think we need to get one of these…my wife has always been asking for one of these mixers.
this place is like a 2 min drive i bet…
i am going to attempt and make one…
i found a youtube for someone making one
and thats what i am attempting… shouldnt be too tough. centering everything will be key to safe operation.
just buy one of these lol seems like the tek is hair drier while sugar coating
yah, u want slllight warm for the wax to adhere to the candy.
that attachment from the site would end up cost me like $1200, (in Canada)
i am check out a candy manufacturer in my town next week. hoping he has some old gear he wants to get rid of.
$500 cad mixer not included still, just snag one that sat on a counter for 3 years off craigslist or facebook marketplace
thats a better deal, i will have to have a look at used sources.
best deal may be to offer like $300-$400 for one of these things… i can’t see them selling all that fast
good find, thanks for sharing. love the hair dryer tech on it.
i am gonna attempt to make one first… i have access to 3d printer and all tools for this kind of messing around. should set me back… $30… and a few hours.
looks like u can also just buy the bowl… still pricey.
someone suggested a hardware store sprayer. which won’t work for chocolate, but might work for gummies…