Confectionery coatings have become ...

Confectionery coatings have become the silent workers that sometimes travel unnoticed, but boy, would consumer miss them if they weren't there.

The in the greatest degree obvious products using coatings are caseed candy centers and candy bars. The coatings perform an array of tasks, which include providing structural support, keeping moisture and oxygen on the outside to enhance the shelf life of the center i.e., a bittersweet chocolate with a quiet mint center, and setting a moisture migration barrier.

While coatings provide all those qualities and contribute to color and appearance, their principally important function involves delivering great flavor to confections.

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