If you are thinking of opening a business of molds, then you have to decide first, will it be hard candy molds or chocolate candy molds. Because both are a lot different from each other. And importantly, if you are facing difficulties deciding upon which type of molds, you are at the right place. This article will be your complete guide and help you decide upon the type of mold you would prefer for your business. So, let us get started.
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Types of hard candy molds
Hardy candy molds are not that flexible. The designs often made out of whiteish opaque plastic material are known as hard candy. There are many hard candy molds, but some of the common types are mentioned below.
- Silicon molds
One of the versatile types of molds found these days is silicon molds. It is helpful in different applications because of its flexibility and long-lasting durability.
- White plastic molds
White plastic molds can be used even when the temperature is above 350°F. Thus, these types of molds are ideal for use in hard candy or ovens.
- Polycarbonate molds
The designs that are made from polycarbonate are called polycarbonate molds. These polycarbonates are made from sturdy thermoplastic. Polycarbonate molds are the finest of all molds and therefore help in bringing up the detailed design to build hard candy. The experts generally use polycarbonate molds with the expectation of professional results. It also improves the candy making procedure.
- Aluminum molds
If you want to use aluminium molds, it is beneficial. It yields impressive results and has excellent durability. Therefore, your investment in aluminium molds will be worth it.
The types as mentioned above of hard candy molds are available in different shapes. You can get it as per your preferred designs and sizes. You will even be able to get customized pieces of hard candy molds.
What is the difference between chocolate molds and hard candy molds?
First and foremost, the fundamental difference between chocolate molds and hard candy molds is that hard candy molds can be made from chocolate molds, but the reverse part; is that chocolate molds from hard candy molds are something impossible. Let us get into the other differences that lie between hard candy molds and chocolate molds.
The primary material from which a hard candy mold is made is opaque white material be it plastic or metallic. But it is a bit less flexible. It has the capacity of resisting heat better even up to and above 350°F. It can withstand hot liquid because of its extreme heat resisting capacity.
If we now talk about the chocolate candy molds, then chocolate candy molds are flexible to some extent but are made from a relatively softer and more explicit plastic material. One plus point for chocolate molds is that they can be made from chocolate-making machines themselves. But unfortunately, the most significant disadvantage for chocolate mold lies here- it can withstand temperature up to a definite level. And also, these are translucent.
Previously as shown in the article, hard candy molds will be available in different shapes and sizes, which brings us to our next point- are hard candy molds available in standard size?
Are hard candy molds available in standard size?
The answer to this question, whether the hard candy molds are available in standard size or not, the specific straight answer to this question is no. There is no specific or standard size of hard candy molds. So, then how is the size determined of a special hard candy? The size is measured depending on the dimensions of the ultimate hard candy that has been produced.
Apart from it, if you order hard candy molds, you can get them customized in different shapes and sizes according to your choice or preference.
But one thing, the thickness of hard candy molds remains the same mostly. It varies from 3mm to 8mm.
Process of making hard candy molds
This article will take you through a brief guide to making hard candy molds' initial or primary process. Keep reading:
- Firstly, you need to spray your preferred choice of hard candy molds, and then, using a cooking spray, do the inside part of the candy funnel. This part is known as the preparation part. This is done before you will use it.
- Now separate the batches of hard candy according to your preferred choice of color, recipe or flavor. This will help you create unique batches of candy.
- When the funnel is ready, the hot candy syrup needs to be poured. Make sure that the funnel has a stopper. This will cover the hole.
- In the next step, don't just forget about the mold cavities which have already been kept aside and sprayed. So, you have to lift the stopper to allow a decent amount of syrup to flow from over them.
Remember, if you are making hard candy lollipops, the stick needs to be placed immediately, right before the hot syrup has started.
- In the next step, remember, this is the most crucial step, where you have to allow the syrup to set and cool down to the temperature of the room, not just by refrigerating it.
- Now, after the syrup gets set down and you realize the card has already hardened, it's time to release the candy from the mold.
This is not a complex method, just a simple, easy method.
Know about the quality standards for hard candy molds
- FDA
The Food and Drug Ad-ministration is Abbreviated as FDA. This is responsible for the safeguarding of public health. It is up to the FDA to check for the products' healthy, safety, and other efficacy requirements. This even includes the candy hard molds. If the FDA ensures all the three qualifications, then the product is good to go; it may cross the American borders, thereby having enforcement on the significant production and high-quality production of the food.
- cGMP
Current Good Manufacturing Practices is abbreviated as cGMP. This agency ensures compliance with the guidelines that different companies are issuing. Among these agencies, the majority are responsible for the certification and authorization related to the manufacturing of the products. Although, the selling part cannot be overlooked altogether, which also comes under their jurisdiction. And this jurisdiction also includes the hard candy molds. The sole aim and purpose of cGMP are to ensure the products' safety and quality, inclusive of the hard candy molds.
- SGS
SGS is one of the agencies responsible for the standardization of different types of components. Verifying and testing are the sole duty that comes under the jurisdiction of SGS. The agency performs the task of inspection. But they don't leave out the hard candy molds. They are a part of this inspection too. Their primary value function is to ensure the quality standards of the products, which must be satisfactory.
Many such agencies are responsible for ensuring the safety of the products. And leaving all these apart, hoping that this article will ensure a safeguard and a guide to your future business. Give it a thorough read, know more about it and then proceed with the decision of your business.
An Illustrated Guide to Customized Candy Molds
There are multitudinous candy molds in the global market, but most of them can be divided into sweet candy molds and chocolate molds.
Candy molds VS chocolate molds
In this guide, we will talk about sweet candy molds, the materials of a candy mold, the candy mold applications, how to use a candy mold, its clean, and storage tips, etc.
Candy molds samples
Chapter 1. What is a candy mold?
A candy mold is a tool that can form the candy in shapes. A good candy mold manufacturer can make the customized candy mold that designs as per your special ideas, then you can make the only candy shape in the world.
For Aluminum candy molds, the melting point at 750℃ (°F), the silicone candy mole melting point at 200℃ (392°F), so no need to worry the hot candy mixture will break the mold. when you are making candies manually, you just need to fill the cavities carefully, then you can get the shaped candies after cooling.
Fishtail lollipop VS lips lollipop candy mold
For the candy depositing line, it will be filling the mold cavities automatically, then automatic de-molding, you can get a huge quantity of shaped candies after the cooling tunnel.
Candy depositor drops on the candy molds automatically
Chapter 2. How to use the candy molds?
The candy mold you can use for homemade candies, or commercial candy production line for candy factories. the candy molds you can use for one shape or multi-shapes, but each candy weight must be the same in gram.
Chapter 3. Two Categories for the Candy mold Material
From the mold material, We can divide the molds into two categories:
- Aluminum candy molds also called Metal candy molds.
- Silicone rubber candy molds also called silicone molds.
Aluminum candy molds VS Silicone rubber candy molds
Chapter 4. Two categories for the candy mold configuration
Even the silicone rubber candy mold has a frame inside but only can make as Flat shapes (2D molds). But the aluminum candy molds can be making as Flat molds and 3D molds.
2D candy mold only has patterns on one side, the other side is flat.
3D candy mold can make ball-shaped candy, or both sides of candies have patterns.
2D VS 3D candy mold configuration
Chapter 5. Candy molds applications
The candy molds you can use for making:
- Hard candy
- Toffee candy | Soft candy
- Gummy candy | Gummies
- Lollipop candy
Candy mold applications
Chapter 6. How do choose the right candy molds suits you?
First, you should make sure which type of candy you want to make, the weight of each candy. For making gummy candy and toffee candy, you can choose silicone mold or metal mold. The metal mold push candy by mold pin, based on the candy shape and size, the mold pin will choose matched diameter.
The silicone molds are more suitable for big candy and simple shapes candy. but not suitable for making hard candies, if using a silicone mold to making hard candy, there will be some bubbles on the candy surface.
Chapter 7. 4 tips when you update your existing molds.
If you want to upgrade your existing candy shapes, change over the whole set of molds will be your primary choice, it’s the most simple and economic way, XX tips you should concern when you choose the new molds.
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Tips 1: The mold frame size. here’s an example:
Candy mold drawing sample
Now the upper sample the candy mold frame size: 320*74mm. two cavities diameter 28.6mm. when you upgrade your molds, the size shall be the same.
Tips 2: The mold cavities
Like upper heart shape mold drawing, 20cavities on the mold. the easiest way to upgrade the new molds with 20cavities too.
When the depositor working, the depositing plates and the mold cavities are matched. unless you need to upgrade the depositor spares too.
The candy depositor matched the candy molds
Tips 3: Each candy weight in gram
The depositing strokes have different diameters, your candy depositor machine supplier will give you matched one. But when you upgrade your molds to different weight of candies, you should also consider the weights of each candy.
We can roughly give you the weight range, details need to check with your depositor supplier.
- Bellow 2grams
- 2~7grams
- Above 7grams
For example, your existing mold making 4g candy, if you want to make 3g, 5g candy,
nothing needs to change on the depositor machine. Change the molds will be fine.
Tips 4. Candy mold materials
If you are using metal candy mold, when you upgrade the molds, you need to choose the metal molds too. If you are using silicone molds, you need to choose new silicon molds too. WHY?
The automatic demolding system for metal candy molds and silicone molds is different.
Chapter 8. Two types of metal candy mold connections with the candy depositing lines.
For commercial candy depositing lines, there is two way to connect the molds with the candy production line.
- Mold-clamps connection
- mold-buckle
If you are ordering a new candy depositing line, then the buckle one is highly recommended, it will be better for change over the molds, save your manpower, easy operating.
If you want to update your existing mold, then follow your old mold design.
Chapter 9. What are the advantages of metal candy molds?
- Faster cooling molding
The material of metal candy mold is aluminum alloy, when the candy syrup contacted with the mold, will be faster cooling than the plastic molds, silicone molds.
- Easy demolding
The surface of the metal mold is Teflon coating(food standard), easy for demolding.
- Perfect candy appearance
If your candy design with a complex pattern, then a metal candy mold can make its preciseness appearance, with no bubble, smooth and shining pattern on the surface of the candy.
- Durable and long-lasting
For common use, the mold itself won’t be broken, the aluminum candy mold melting point at 750℃ (°F), you can use it for years.
- Lower investment for the opening mother mold
A good mold manufacturer can design the mold as per your ideas, and it’s easy for opening a new mother mold tool, with less than $500 for the new mother mold opening fee.
- Lower re-investment for updating candy shapes
If you want to upgrade your existing candy shapes to the latest one, only re-investment for another set of molds. For example, your existing mold has 20cavities, each candy weight 4g, you want to upgrade to new shapes with 20cavites and 5gram, then candy depositing line no need any change(if the mold cavities arrangement is the same, the weight of each candy does not have a big difference).
Chapter 10. What’s the metal candy molds manufacturing process?
An excellent candy mold manufacturing process is complicated, each candy mold will go through 13steps. With a secret receipt of Teflon coating, designed especially for candies, that’s why the mold you can use for years.
Metal candy mold manufacturing process
The candy mold manufacturering process video
Chapter 11. How’s the unqualified mold affect your candy products?
Un-qualified candy mold including, rough workmanship, cheating on materials, candy contacted parts without Teflon coating.
When this USA customer cleaning the molds and blowing them, black residue came out, from the ejection pin(pusher pin), which affected the final gummy bears’ flavor and appearance.
WHY did this happen? the copper pusher pin without Teflon coating, so after clean with water and get oxidation reaction. how to avoid this?
- The candy contacted pusher pin must be half Teflon coating.
- All mold, including push pins with Teflon coating.
Chapter 12. What’s the candies’ appearance after demolding?
No matter homemade candy by manual or commercial candy production line, the candy mold will be the same appearance after demolding. bellow is a testing video by manual, we can see the final products when it’s cooled after demolding.
Homemade candy, the candy mold filling test
Homemade candy, the candy mold demolding test
Chapter 13. How to clean and store your candy molds?
The candy molds need to be cleaned regularly. You can use hot water to clean them all and blow drying or put them in th sun, let the water gone to avoid any oxidation, and easy for your next use.
Chapter 14. Storage conditions for the candy molds.
The cleaned candy molds shall be stored in the right place. The candy molds should be stored in aeration-drying, cleaned place, and protected from dust.
Chapter 15. FAQ (Frequently asked questions) guide for the candy molds.
Question 1: My candy depositing line using aluminum alloy made candy molds, Can I change them over to the silicon molds?
Answer 1: The demolding system for metal candy and silicone candy is different, you can not change the mold materials. You can change the shapes and weight, but not the mold material category.
Questions 2: What’s the approximate weight of a single candy mold?
Answer 2: Each candy mold have different shapes and cavities, so the weight of the candy mold is not fixed, but here’s an average weight for your reference:
- Flat metal mold(2D mold): 0.75kg/pcs
- 3D metal mold: 1.2kg/pcs
- Silicone mold: 0.6kg/pcs
Question 3: My candy depositing line using aluminum alloy made candy flat molds(2D molds), Can I change them over to aluminum alloy 3D candy molds?
Answer 3: Yes, you can. Details need to check with your candy depositor supplier.
Question 4: I’m a green hand in the confectionery industry, I want to make all kinds of shapes of candy, but I do not have sufficient funds, is there any solution?
Answer 4: Yes, You can consider multi-shaped candy molds, each cavity has the same weight, you can get different shapes of candy at the same time. when you have the plan to order an automatic candy depositing line, the molds can be used too.
Questions 5: How many colors of the Teflon coating candy molds?
Answer 5: The colors of Teflon coating have 2 options:
Golden color Teflon coating mold
Black color Teflon coating mold
They are the same functions.
Golden color VS Black color teflon coating mold
Question 6: What should pay attention to before shaping the candies by the candy molds?
Answer 6: For better demolding and get smoothly, the shining appearance of the candy, before dropping the mixture into the mold cavities, A thin layer of edible oil is needed.
Question 7: What’s the MOQ for one set of the candy mold?
Answer 7: MOQ 100pcs for one design of the candy mold.
Chapter 17. What is the cost to import the candy molds from China?
For the molds no need to open new mother mold, you only need to pay each mold cost, the average cost $10-35/pcs. If need to design & open new mother molds, then need mother mold opening fee. it depends on detail design and mold size.
Chapter 18. Why trust iSweetech candy molds?
- iSweetech is a Professional Manufacturer of confectionery machines since , which can give you an ideal solution to cater to your demands.
- iSweetech has rich experience and skilled engineers in the confectionery industry, which have served 90+countries customers around the World.
- The candy molds SGS certificates for metal molds & Silicone molds will be supplied for you.
The candy molds SGS certificates
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