It is capable of forming gels with all ions and is useful for its brittle gel, clean flavor release and high gelling yields (Fan et al. The most important characteristics of GG are its excellent gelling properties, texture, and malleability (Zia et al. Gellan gum (GG) is a linear, negatively charged exopolysaccharide that is secreted from Pseudomonas elodea (previously known as Sphingomonas elodea). Gelatin, pectin and other hydrocolloids are widely applied as gel-forming agents in gummy jelly candy formulations. Soft confectionery products known as pastille, edible jelly and gummy candy are preferred by children compared with other types of candy as they are easy to swallow, have a glossy shape, and delicious taste (Amjadi et al.

Our findings suggest that gellan gum (as a highly transparent, acid-resistant, gel-forming gum), red beet extract (as an acid-stabilized natural color), and Salix aegyptiaca distillate have immense potential in the food industry for use as structuring, coloring, and flavoring agents, respectively. About sensory evaluation, the panelists confirmed that usage of Salix aegyptiaca improved the sensory characteristics of the gummy candy (overall acceptance from 7.4 to 8.2 out of 9). Furthermore, gellan gum usage lead to the generation of a glossy red color and enhanced the lightness of the samples in comparison with gelatin-based gummy candies. Statistical analysis indicated that by addition of red beet extract, the radical scavenging capacity of the samples increased (50%) significantly ( p < 0.05). The results revealed that hardness (~ 60 N) improved and gumminess (~ 15 N) decreased with an increment in gellan gum content in the gummy candy formulation. The prepared gummy candy samples were assessed via texture profile analysis, DPPH assay, sensory evaluation, and color analysis.

The aim of this study was to evaluate gummy candies formulated with red beet extract (0.1 or 0.3%) as the coloring agent, Salix aegyptiaca distillate as the flavoring agent, and gellan gum (0.5 or 1.5%) as the gelling co-agent.

Betalains are the natural pigments of red beets and are known for their health-promoting characteristics. Nowadays, the functionalization of food products using natural health-promoting additives is of great interest.

Flavored gelatin candy