Chewable candy tablets, also called pressed candy or compressed sweets, are one of the simplest confectionery products to launch under your own brand. They are dry, stable and compact, and almost everything about them can be customized. This guide covers what to decide before you ask for a quotation.
One note first: we only produce chewable confectionery tablets. We do not formulate or supply functional, nutritional or dietary supplement products in chewable form.
How chewable candy tablets are made
A dry powder blend of sugar or a sugar substitute, flavour and colour is compressed into a tablet on a tablet press. Nothing is cooked, and the finished sweet contains very little moisture. That is the source of the format's main strengths:
- Stable in transit. A dry tablet tolerates a hot shipping container well, which matters on long sea routes and in summer.
- Long, predictable shelf life. Low moisture means flavour and texture change slowly.
- No gelling agent. The recipe needs no gelatin, which keeps vegetarian, halal and kosher positioning simple.
- Compact packs. Tablets stack tightly in roll packs and small tins, which suits impulse and travel formats.
What you can customize
| Flavour | Fruit flavours such as orange, lemon, berry and mango; mint; milk; or one developed from your reference sample |
|---|---|
| Sweetening | Sugar-based, or sugar-free with sorbitol, xylitol or isomalt |
| Shape | Round, oval and simple custom shapes; your logo can be embossed on the tablet |
| Colour | Natural colours matched to the flavour |
| Texture | From a firm, slow-dissolving tablet to a softer, crumbly one |
| Packaging | Bulk, bottles, tins, roll packs or sachets |
Popular product types
- Fruit candy tablets in single or mixed flavours, with a colour for each.
- Mint tablets in peppermint or spearmint, usually in tins or roll packs.
- Milk tablets, plain or with fruit or cocoa flavours.
- Sugar-free tablets sweetened with polyols.
- Shaped and embossed tablets for gifts, promotions and seasonal ranges.
Choosing the packaging
- Bottles suit larger counts and family packs.
- Tins suit mints and premium or gift lines.
- Roll packs suit impulse sales at the till.
- Sachets suit single servings, samples and promotions.
- Bulk suits brands that pack locally. You save the cost of packaging and the time spent on artwork approval.
Labelling points to check
- Sugar-free tablets. In the European Union, a food containing more than 10% polyols such as sorbitol or xylitol must state that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
- Colours. Rules on permitted colours differ by market. Natural colours are the safer default for Europe and the United States.
- Allergens. Milk-flavoured tablets normally contain milk ingredients, which must be declared.
Confirm the final label with your importer, since the importer carries the legal responsibility in your market.
What to send for a quotation
- A reference product, or a description of the flavour and texture you want
- Sugar-based or sugar-free
- Tablet shape and approximate size
- Packaging format, or bulk
- Target market and estimated quantity
With that, we can check feasibility and prepare flavour samples for your approval. See our chewable candy tablet options or send an inquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Are chewable candy tablets the same as pressed candy?
Yes. Chewable candy tablets, pressed candy and compressed sweets are different names for the same product: a dry powder blend pressed into a tablet.
Do you make vitamin or supplement chewables?
No. We only produce chewable confectionery tablets. We do not formulate or supply functional, nutritional or dietary supplement products in chewable form.
Can I order chewable candy tablets in bulk?
Yes. Tablets can be shipped in bulk for you to pack and label yourself, or packed in bottles, tins, roll packs or sachets under your brand.
