4. Formulations and manufacturing technologies
When it comes to making confectionery, the first question that springs to mind concerns the factors that contribute to success or failure in the manufacturing process. Without claiming to list all these elements in an exhaustive and tedious manner, we can nevertheless set out the fundamental principles that every confectioner must master perfectly before embarking on the confectionery business:
Syrup composition influences viscosity, type of process, product texture and risk of recrystallization;
the sugar/glucose syrup ratio is decisive in avoiding or, on the contrary, seeking recrystallization. It also influences the final texture;
the temperature at which the syrup is cooked regulates the Maillard reaction for caramels and whether or not a glassy state is obtained for cooked...
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History
The origins of the first confectionery products date back to ancient times, when honey played an essential role in food preservation. Coating fruits, seeds and flowers in honey was a technique used in China, Egypt and the Middle East. Later, in Greek and Roman antiquity, treats such as raisins, dates and other fruits preserved in honey were served at the end of meals. Then, in the 4th century BC, the first sugar canes were cultivated...
Economic data
In 2003, the industry produced 4,162,000 t of confectionery worldwide, including 1,653,000 t in the European Union. France remains a modest producer, with just 215,000 t produced and sales of around 1 billion euros. The average French person consumes 3.0 kg/year/capita, compared with 7.7 kg/year/capita in Finland and 6.1 kg/year/capita in Germany. The French confectionery industry remains strongly represented by SMEs (around...
Bibliography
In Techniques de l'Ingénieur "Agri-food" documentary database
Manufacturers (non-exhaustive list)
APV Baker (Évreux) http://tibaker.com
Robert Bosch GmbH (Viersen) http://www.bosch.de
Chocotech GmbH Candy Division (Hannover, Allemagne) http://www.chocotech.de
...Magazines (non-exhaustive list)
Candy Industry (USA) (bimestriel) http://www.candyindustry.com
Chocolate and Confectionery International (UK) (mensuel) http://www.agra-net.com
Websites (non-exhaustive list)
For more information on the confectionery products industry, please visit the following two websites:
Suppliers (non-exhaustive list)
Beghin Say (Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) http://www.beghin-say.fr
CNI Technologies (Sergueux, France)
Cerestar France (Haubourdin, France) http://www.cerestar.com
CHR Hansen (Arpajon, France)...
Organizations
Alliance 7 (Paris) http://www.alliance7.comhttp://www.alliance7.net
Centre d'étude du sucre CEDUS (Paris) http://www.lesucre.com
Chambre syndicale nationale de la confiserie...
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