Capol lends added shine to giant world record breaking Iranian gummy dolphin

The world’s largest ever fruit gummy in the form of a giant dolphin weighing over a ton has made a splash with shoppers in Tehran, Iran, courtesy of added confectionery shine from Capol’s product treatment, reports Neill Barston.

As the company noted, whatever the size of a series of gums or jellies, delivering a smooth finish to lines is something the business has gained global expertise with.

The firm was commissioned by Shiva Manufacturing Company for its record-toppling project using a dedicated anti-sticking agent, that drew plenty of visitors to admire the scale of the confectionery installation.

According to official figures, it weighed in at a whopping 1,212.5 kg, achieving an entry in the official Guinness Book of World Records. The project was initiated to drive awareness for wildlife and environmental protection, with the fruit gum being manufactured in the shape of a dolphin to attract attention for this endangered species.

The fruit gum dolphin, which was more than 3.5 meters long and 2 meters wide, took Shiva over one year to create, including feasibility studies, several production tests and practical implementation.

According to Shiva’s own data, they used more than 650 kg of glucose syrup, 430 kg of sugar and 240 l of water in the production process.

As the company noted, while highly efficient CAPOL anti-sticking agents only made up a fraction of the dolphin’s weight, they were indispensable in providing the glossy overall appearance of the gummy. Anti-sticking agents are applied at the end of the gummy manufacturing process to give the products a finishing touch.

A very thin protective layer prevents the confectionery from sticking and drying out prematurely, while at the same time providing it with an attractive gloss. For this purpose, CAPOL develops special surface treatment formulations based on high-quality natural waxes and oils.

Traditionally, anti-sticking agents are applied in oiling drums, where the product is evenly spread by rotation to cover the entirety of the fruit gummies’ surfaces.

The application to a record-size fruit gum dolphin posed special requirements, however, so the anti-sticking agent was applied manually. With the right product for every application, CAPOL is constantly researching innovative and efficient solutions to meet the needs of its confectionery customers – whether in industrial production or even for a world record!