Why does my gummy develop a hard exterior layer, and how do I prevent it?

If your gummies are forming a hard exterior layer, it’s often due to imbalanced sugar and syrup levels in your formula. Adding MORE SYRUP (such as glucose, tapioca syrup, or corn syrup) helps prevent this by increasing the gummy’s moisture retention and elasticity, allowing it to set evenly without drying out on the surface. On the other hand, adding MORE SUGAR can worsen the problem, as it reduces the gummy’s ability to hold moisture and leads to the crusty texture you’re experiencing. For smooth, well-set gummies, focus on adjusting your syrup-to-sugar ratio, leaning toward more syrup for better results.