ADM develops starch range for confectioners

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is expanding its starch portfolio by introducing a new line of starches that will offer high food-grade quality moulding capabilities to confectionery and gummy manufacturers.

ADM Confectionery Moulding Starch products will be starch-based with added mineral or high stability vegetable oil to allow the product to accept and hold impressions. According to the company, advantages forconfectionery and gummy producers include high food-grade quality, non GMO options, reduced drying times, as well as an ability to accept high quality imprintation, including shapes and letters.

“ADM is already a leading provider of starch products for the paper and corrugated cardboard industries, where customers have come to know our high quality products, our unparalleled supply chain reach and our superb customer service,” said Kris DiTommaso, vice president of ADM’s starch business.

“We are excited to offer our confectionery and gummy customers a high quality moulding medium that will be available in non GMO formulations for their molten and hot candy application needs.”