Gummy Shapes and Mould Options
A practical reference to the shape, mould and finish options behind a private-label gummy. Covers standard mould shapes, custom-mould feasibility, gummy weight and how shape choice connects to dose and the order brief.
What this reference covers
- → Standard mould shapes — bear, bottle, heart, ring, star and geometric forms that ship without new tooling
- → Custom-mould feasibility — when a bespoke shape is workable and what the tooling step adds
- → Gummy weight and dose — how shape size connects to the per-unit active load
- → Surface finishes — sugar-sanded, sour-sanded, oil-shine and uncoated
- → Depositing vs. starch-mogul moulding — what each method means for detail and finish
Who this is for
- → Brand teams choosing a shape and finish for a first private-label gummy
- → Product managers weighing a custom mould against a standard one
- → Founders scoping how shape choice affects dose, finish and the brief
Gummies are one of several formats DAT Supply works in. Shape and mould selection is confirmed per project alongside dose, flavour and packaging.
Have a shape in mind?
Order a sample kit to see standard shapes and finishes in hand, then brief your order with the shape, dose and finish you want.
Shape, mould and finish options
Standard shapes
Bear, bottle, heart, ring, star and simple geometric forms are standard mould shapes — they run without new tooling and suit most retail and e-commerce launches. A standard shape keeps the launch lean: you choose the form, the formulation team matches the gummy weight to your dose anchor, and the mould is already in place.
Custom moulds
A bespoke shape — a brand mascot, a logo form, an unusual silhouette — is a tooling decision reviewed per project. The shape has to deposit cleanly, demould without tearing and hold dose tolerance, so a custom mould adds a feasibility step and a tooling lead time. Whether a custom shape is workable for your run, and what it adds, is confirmed on the quote.
Finishes and moulding method
Finish options — sugar-sanded, sour-sanded, oil-shine or uncoated — change mouthfeel, shelf appearance and, for sour-sand, the surface acid load. The moulding method (precision depositing vs. starch-mogul) affects how much surface detail a shape can hold. Both are confirmed alongside the formula. Claim wording reviewed against EU 1924/2006 and 432/2012 before production.
How this connects to your order brief
Shape sits inside the formulation conversation, not before it. Once your dose anchor and format are set, the shape is matched to the gummy weight that carries that dose, and the finish is chosen alongside flavour and packaging. Custom moulds are reviewed for feasibility on the quote.
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