Which samples belong in a first-round gummy comparison?

Keep the current or sucrose control, a high-intensity-only direction, a structure-adjusted direction and an optional blend comparable.

Should gummy testing use only hardness?

No. Record hardness with springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess, chewiness, stickiness, syneresis, moisture and water activity where relevant.

Does day 0 approval prove shelf life?

No. Use the project storage window and repeat the same physical and sensory checks in the agreed package and conditions.

Can the scorecard be used for erythritol-free gummy projects?

Yes. Mark erythritol-free as a project constraint and record the body, sweetness, finish and storage trade-offs in the real product.

Reduced-Sugar Gummy Texture and Stability Scorecard | Hengliyuan

Direct answer: A practical control, high-intensity-only and structure-adjusted scorecard for gummy texture, sensory finish, water activity and storage checks.

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