A technical way to add yumminess to confectionery

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Vapour permeability plays a pivotal role in the performance and functionality of edible films in the confectionery industry, balancing moisture control with sensory, aesthetic and sustainability goals. However, technical, environmental and economic challenges need to be met to optimise their use and expand their applicability. And this is where Versaperm comes in.

The Versaperm Vapour Permeability Meter is a versatile system that is applicable to all confectionery including edible films, coatings and even the packaging. A multi-chamber system enables simultaneous measurement of permeability for various confectionery products, enhancing efficiency in testing.

The system offers speed, reliability and user-friendliness, delivering precise results in the parts per million to parts per billion ranges. Offering control over temperature, pressure and environmental factors, the system can precisely measure the vapour permeability edible films as well as metalized foil packages, sachets, sugar, starch, molecular coatings.

Edible films are widely used in confectionery as moisture barriers or regulators, particularly in layered products like chocolate-coated items, sugar-coated treats or multi-layer candies. By controlling vapour permeability, these films help preserve the integrity and texture of the layers, preventing unwanted moisture migration. For example, in caramel-filled chocolates, edible films can stop caramel from softening the chocolate or causing bloom. In soft confectioneries such as marshmallows, gummies or nougats, they prevent drying out, maintaining the desired texture and mouthfeel.

Properly designed edible films extend shelf life by minimising the impact of ambient moisture. They help prevent stickiness, staleness and crystallisation in sugar-based products and reduce texture degradation in soft candies. In sugar-free confectionery, which often relies on hygroscopic ingredients like polyols, edible films with precise permeability control protect against moisture-induced crystallisation or degradation
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Controlled vapour permeability also improves product handling and packaging by preventing sugar dusting, stickiness, or moisture accumulation, ensuring a better customer experience.

Versaperm’s laboratory and consultancy services ensure that even companies with occasional testing needs can access unparalleled solutions to optimise their confectionery products.

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