Gummy Tech Seminar Final Quiz

While depositing, tails appear on each gummy mold. Which of the following are likely causes?

• Deposit hopper temperatures are too low

• Molds are too cold

• Mold lift is not occuring

• Slurry pH is too low

Which of the following formulations will most likely require the greatest time in a chilling tunnel prior to demoulding?

• Pectin

• Carageenan

• Gelatin

• Agar

Which product qualities will affect gummy counting speed?

• Gummy Shape

• Coating

• Firmness

• Size

In a batch cooking process, when is the ideal time to verify the Brix value?

• In Kettle, immediately after adding all ingredients

• In storage tank, just after transferring from Kettle

• In Kettle, just before transferring to storage

• At deposit hopper, just before deposit begins

For which hydrocolloid is pH the most critical parameter?

• Gelatin

• Carageenan

• Pectin

Generally speaking, for a standard pectin recipe the pH level should be:

• 3-3.7

• 4-4.4

• 4.5-5

• Less the 5

In a continuous cooking process, in which order are the following components used?

• Preheater

• CFA

• Continuous Cook

• Slurry Prep

The "C" in CFA stands for:

The "F" in CFA stands for:

The "A" in CFA stands for: