Fully Automatic Starch Mogul Line for Professional Gummy Candy Manufacturing

The Fully Automatic Starch Mogul Line is a high-efficiency, modular production solution designed for large-scale gummy candy manufacturing. It supports a wide variety of gummy types with flexible recipe customization and fully automated operation from start to finish.

Built on the industry’s 4th-generation starch mogul technology, this line optimizes critical processes including tray conveying, starch filling, and one-shot depositing — completely replacing traditional metal molds. Benefits include significantly higher output, minimal dust, and no demolding issues, making it ideal for food factories seeking product diversification and reliable high-volume production.

Key Advantages Over Traditional Metal Molds

• Unlimited Formula Flexibility: Compatible with gelatin, pectin, carrageenan, modified starch, and more. No restrictions on shapes or recipes — perfect for custom candy designs.
• Versatile Product Range: Enables one-shot four-color depositing, center-filled gummies, and multi-functional varieties using advanced high-efficiency center-filling technology.
• Low Dust & Effortless Demolding: Eliminates sticking problems with specialized dumping tray design for clean, efficient starch-candy separation and a cleaner production environment.
• Superior Productivity: Optimized for lightweight gummies (≤2g, such as jelly beans) with stable high-speed output and precision piston depositing for consistent results.
• Zero-Waste Starch Recycling: Closed-loop system with integrated heating and cooling ensures complete starch recovery and reuse, minimizing material loss.

Supported Raw Materials

This starch mogul production line accommodates a broad range of materials for diverse gummy products:

Carrageenan, Modified starch, Pectin, Gelatin, Liquid additives, Chocolate, Alcoholic fillings, Arabic gum, Agar.

Complete Automated Production Workflow

The system features 4 core modular units for seamless, continuous operation, plus 4 specialized auxiliary systems based on 4th-generation advancements — delivering full automation from cooking to final surface treatment.

1. Automatic Cooking & Weighing System

Cooking equipment varies by colloid and recipe, affecting molding speed.

Pectin cooking is complex but uses simple equipment. Its high heat tolerance allows combined sugar-pectin cooking in small batches. Our system includes a homogenizer for even pectin dispersion; high-speed mixing may create bubbles, so we recommend vacuum cooking or degassing units (if budget allows) before adding flavors and colors.

Entry-level options include electric heated jacketed kettles with built-in homogenizers — simple to install and operate, with outer insulation to prevent burns. For high-capacity or rapid pectin heating, steam-heated systems are ideal.

Gelatin requires careful temperature control to avoid degradation, so we recommend cooling tanks after sugar syrup preparation to lower temperature before adding pre-dissolved gelatin. For small batches, prepare gelatin solution overnight to reduce labor. Larger setups benefit from integrated weighing and chilled water systems for better efficiency.

Unsure about gelatin, pectin, or carrageenan? We offer versatile piping and design options for multi-colloid compatibility. Contact us for expert advice.

Accurate sugar dissolution is critical: dissolve white sugar in water and cook to target Brix. Our automatic weighing system (featuring METTLER TOLEDO scales) precisely measures liquids and powders, with intelligent PLC programs for recipe visualization and control.

Rising Film Continuous Cooker

This fully automatic continuous system uses rising film evaporation for consistent high-Brix output — no batch switching, perfect for production lines.

Process highlights:

• Feed preheating via bottom entry into vertical heated tubes (steam/thermal oil jacket).
• Boiling creates high-speed vapor (up to 100–160 m/s under vacuum), forming thin 0.1–1 mm liquid film rising along tube walls.
• Ultra-high heat transfer (2000–4000 W/m²·K), short residence time (seconds) for rapid concentration — ideal for pectin.

Key components & benefits:

• Metering pump + preheater for stable feed.
• Vertical tube bundle heater with long aspect ratio (100–150) for stable film.
• Vacuum operation lowers boiling point, protects heat-sensitive ingredients.
• Optional scraper to prevent scaling.
• PLC + touchscreen for precise temperature, pressure, and flow control.
• 3–5× higher efficiency than traditional batch cooking.
• Excellent for heat-sensitive materials (juices, vitamins, CBD/THC infusions).
• Stable capacity (300–1000 kg/h), compact footprint, 30%+ energy savings.

2. CFA (Color, Flavor, Acid) Addition System

Eliminate manual errors in adding flavors, colors, acids, or nutrients.

Our system precisely weighs and mixes additives separately, then blends into cooked syrup — no manual contact, dust-free, and error-free. LC + touchscreen + recipe management ensures accuracy (options: 0.01g / 0.1g / 1g precision). Insulated or stirred small tanks available for pre-emulsification.

3. Automatic Tray Feeding & Stacking System

Dual-function mechanism: automatic tray separation/feeding and stacking/discharging (5 trays per cycle).
Special dumping structure for efficient starch-candy separation, followed by auto starch filling and imprinting for non-stop production.
Reusable food-grade ABS trays (replacing wood) — smooth, burr-free, durable; standard 40-tray stacks (customizable).

4. Starch Molding & Depositing System (600-1500 kg/h)

Integrated 720pcs single-color depositor with starch loading, tray inversion, and separation. Optimized piston system (matching advanced 10000 models) for stable performance. CFA integration for precise additions; supports one-shot center-filled depositing for complex structures.

Easy-release shape stamping (no full plate change required).
One-shot: single-color, four-color, or center-filled multi-functional gummies.

5. Starch Recovery & Finishing System

Integrated heat dryer and cooling for full starch recycling; hot/cold air process recovers fallen powder for reuse — zero waste, closed-loop circulation reduces costs.

Professional Finishing Line

Includes demolding conveyor, lifting conveyor, starch cleaner, transfer, oil coater, steam humidifier, and sugar sander — fully adjustable for desired surface textures (oiled or sanded).

Drying Trays

ABS: one-piece, robust, long-lasting.
Wooden: lightweight, excellent moisture absorption for faster drying.

Drying / Curing Room

Essential for gummy processing — precise temperature/humidity control cools or sets gummies to target moisture over hours, ensuring consistent quality. Independent zones; customizable curing times per formula/shape.

Why Choose YT Fully Automatic Starch Mogul Line?

• 4th-Generation Advanced Design: Optimized tray handling, depositing, and recycling for maximum efficiency.
• Full Automation: Minimizes labor, boosts consistency with hands-free tray feeding/stacking.
• Modular & Customizable: Tailor cooking, drying, and finishing modules to your needs.
• Food Safety Priority: Food-grade materials, ABS trays meet global standards; closed-loop prevents contamination.
• Cost Efficiency: Reusable trays, zero-waste starch, energy-saving cooking cut long-term expenses.
• Expert Support: On-site training, recipe guidance, custom mold design, and 24/7 technical assistance for fast startup.

This fully automatic starch mogul line, powered by cutting-edge 4th-generation technology, is the ideal upgrade for gummy candy manufacturers aiming to increase capacity, expand product variety, and streamline operations. We deliver tailored solutions — from recipe development and mold customization to full installation and commissioning.

Contact Us Today

Ready for a customized quote, technical consultation, or mold design? Contact the YT team for professional guidance and 24-hour pre/post-sales support!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between a starch mogul line and a depositing line?
A: Starch Mogul Line uses starch powder beds for molding (imprints cavities, deposits syrup, dries, then separates). Offers matte/rough surface, high capacity (up to 3000 kg/h), unrestricted recipes, fast mold changes, ideal for sticky/soft/small-weight gummies (e.g., <1g jelly beans), multi-color varieties.
Depositing Line pours directly into metal/silicone molds, cools, demolds — no starch. Glossy/transparent/sharp edges, lower initial cost, cleaner environment, good for 3D shapes/lollipops, but limited to fewer colors and longer mold change times (YT up to 1500 kg/h).

Q: Is there a low-cost starch mogul line option?
A: Yes — YT offers semi-automatic and lab-scale models, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands USD.

Q: Can it produce multi-color or layered gummies?
A: Yes — center-filled, multi-color worms, double-color cola, etc. Additional depositing heads enable layers.

Q: What other products can a starch mogul line make?
A: True liquid-filled (e.g., flowing alcohol centers), crunchy-filled milk candies, and more.

Q: What’s the footprint for a fully automatic starch mogul line?
A: Cooking area ≈10×10m, molding ≈5×20m, drying room ≈100m² (varies by capacity/process).

Q: What about semi-automatic footprint?
A: Cooking ≈5×5m, molding ≈5×10m, drying ≈50m² (depending on needs).

Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by YTjellycandymachine