The goal of this project is to explore alternative designs to starch mogul processing for gummy candies, particularly edibles, with the main goal of reducing cross-contamination between products being produced on said molding line.
Contact candy industry contact by middle of November
Find five sources for technology review by end of October
Have cost estimates for each solution by the beginning of December
Decide on final solution by beginning of December
Come up with at least three potential solutions and execute them in a lab or pilot plant setting by the middle of January
Test all five recipe variations by end of February
Perform sensory testing with chosen recipe variation with 30 individuals by middle of April
Produce a design that meets the project’s criteria by May
Construct a prototype by May
Provide cost estimates by May