*NEW Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base | Melt-to-Make®

*RELEASE COMING MAY 15th 2026!

Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base: A Better Approach to Sugar-Free Gummies

At Melt-to-Make®, our goal has always been to simplify gummy manufacturing while helping our partners create high-performing, all-natural products. As the market continues to shift toward cleaner labels and functional ingredients, we saw an opportunity to evolve one of our most popular formulations — introducing our Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base.

Our Sugar-Free Pectin Gummy Base has officially been reformulated — not to change what works, but to improve how it tastes and looks, how it’s perceived by consumers, and how it can be positioned in today’s market.

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What’s Changed — and Why It Matters

The foundation of the product remains the same: a fiber-based gummy system designed to deliver consistent, high-quality gummies without sugar, artificial ingredients, or harmful sweeteners. What we’ve done is refine that system by introducing an additional prebiotic fiber, FOS (short-chain fructans), alongside the existing tapioca fiber and inulin.

With this enhancement, the formulation achieves a more balanced and naturally pleasant flavor profile, allowing us to remove stevia entirely. The result is a cleaner taste and color without sacrificing sweetness or performance.

At the same time, the product maintains the bright color, texture, and reliability that customers expect. This isn’t a full reinvention, it’s a refinement to offer a better overall product. 

Updated Ingredient Decks

With this update, we recommend that all manufacturers currently using Melt-to-Make® Sugar-Free Gummy Base update their packaging to reflect the new ingredient formulation.

You can find the ingredients decks for the Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base here. 

A Name That Reflects What It Really Is

To better align with this evolution, our product is now called the Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base.

This name reflects what has always been true about the formulation: its core functionality is driven by plant-based fibers. With the addition of FOS, that story is now even stronger — and more relevant to where the market is heading.

From Sugar-Free to Fiber-Forward

While the formulation continues to meet sugar-free standards under typical serving sizes, the real story is no longer just about what’s removed — it’s about what’s included.

This base is built on plant-derived prebiotic fibers, and that’s where its true value lies. As consumer interest continues to grow around gut health and good for you functional ingredients, this shift opens the door to more compelling product positioning.

Instead of leading with “sugar-free,” brands can now emphasize:

• prebiotic benefits
• fiber content
• functional formulation

This creates a more positive, benefit-driven message while still allowing compliant sugar-free claims where appropriate.

Rethinking “Sugar-Free”

In today’s market, terms like “sugar-free,” “zero sugar,” and “low sugar” don’t hit the same way they used to. While they still signal a healthier option, they can also make people assume the product won’t taste as good or may have less desirable ingredients.

A lot of that comes down to past experience. Many sugar-free products rely on sugar alcohols or alternative sweeteners that can affect taste and even cause digestive discomfort. Over time, this has created a bit of hesitation around anything labeled “sugar-free,” “zero sugar,” and “low sugar” especially in the gummy market.

Because of that, more brands are starting to shift how they talk about their products. Instead of leading with what’s missing, they’re focusing on what’s actually inside. This could be things like prebiotic fiber, functional ingredients, and clean-label formulations.

That’s where this formulation really stands apart.

By focusing on prebiotic fiber and functional benefits, you’re highlighting what your product delivers, not just what it avoids. You can still include “sugar-free” or similar claims on your packaging where needed — but they don’t have to be the headline.

It’s a small shift, but it makes a huge difference in how your product is perceived. The better it's perceived, the more it will drive your sales. 

How to Position Your Product

With this updated formulation, we recommend rethinking how you present your gummies to consumers.

What Should I call the Product? 

Rather than leading with terms like “sugar-free,” “zero sugar,” or “low sugar,” consider positioning your product around what it delivers — not just what it avoids.

Naming your product around benefits such as:

• Prebiotic Fiber Gummies
• Fiber-Forward Gummies
• Fiber Plus gummies

creates a more positive, modern, and consumer-friendly message.

These types of claims highlight functionality, ingredient quality, and purpose — all of which are more aligned with current purchasing behavior.

How to Highlight Other Key Features

At the same time, you can and should still include compliant claims like “sugar-free”, zero sugar, low sugar, or “no added sugar” elsewhere on your packaging as a secondary callout, supplement panel, or supporting badge. This allows you to maintain regulatory and nutritional transparency without leading with terminology that may negatively impact the sale.

By structuring your messaging this way, you get the best of both worlds:

• A strong, benefit-driven product identity
• Clear and compliant supporting claims

What Else Should I Claim on my Packaging? 

1. Clean & Free From Claims

• No Artificial Flavors

• No Artificial Colors

• No Artificial Ingredients

• Vegan / Plant Based 

• Non GMO

• Kosher

2. Plant-Based (Vegan) & Transparently Sourced

• Plant-Based (Vegan) Pectin

• Non-GMO Ingredients

3. Facility Regulations

This approach not only improves how your product is perceived on the shelf, but also helps it stand out in an increasingly crowded category. For more information on how you can market your product by highlighting it's features, read this blog:Read this Blog  

Built for Performance, Designed for Flexibility

Importantly, this update does not change how the product performs in production. The process remains consistent, scalable, and reliable across batches — whether you’re running small trials or full-scale manufacturing.

What it does change is your flexibility as a brand.

With this formulation, you can choose how to position your product:

• as a traditional sugar-free gummy
• as a fiber-forward formulation
• or as a prebiotic, functional confection

The base supports all of these directions without requiring changes to your process.

Moving Forward

This update is part of a broader effort to continue improving our systems while staying aligned with both manufacturing needs and consumer expectations.

You’ll still get the same consistency, scalability, and ease of use. What’s new is the opportunity to create products that not only perform well, but also resonate more strongly in today’s market.

If you’re currently using our Sugar-Free Pectin Base, the transition will be almost seamless. And if you’re exploring new ways to differentiate your gummies, this updated formulation offers a smarter place to start. 

Welcome to the future of good for you gummies, staring Melt-to-Make®'s all-natural, Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Gummy Base!