Avebe Takes Confectionery Award for Potato Starch That Cuts Gummy Drying to Three Hours

Dutch potato starch cooperative Royal Avebe has been awarded the ingredients category at the World Confectionery Awards 2026 for their product PerfectaGEL, a starch portfolio that significantly reduces gummy drying times from up to 72 hours to as little as three hours. The award was presented at the World Confectionery Conference in London following judging by the independent editorial board of Confectionery Production magazine. Drying gummies is a key challenge in the confectionery industry, as it sets the limit on production output and can add to energy consumption and production costs.

Avebe offers two options for producers looking to reduce drying times. PerfectaGEL ISET is an instant-setting potato starch that can reduce drying to as little as 3 hours, while PerfectaGEL FS is designed as a drop-in option for existing production lines, reducing drying time or temperature by up to 50% with no need for equipment or recipe changes. These innovations aim to help manufacturers save energy, reduce drying time, and open up new opportunities for plant-based gummies, all while maintaining texture quality.