Addressing Foam When Making Gel with Reshape Gel™

It's normal to experience foaming or air bubbles when mixing Reshape Gel™, especially with vigorous blending. The product description for Reshape Gel™ mentions that air bubbles may appear after mixing and will gradually disappear on their own within about 3 days, resulting in a clear gel texture.

To minimize initial foaming during the mixing process, consider these points:

• Mixing Method: Avoid high-speed blending or vigorous stirring. Gentle, consistent stirring is recommended to disperse the Reshape Gel™ into the water phase without incorporating excessive air.
• Temperature: The product description suggests mixing in water at around 40-50°C. However, another method mentioned involves heating water to 70-80°C until the Reshape Gel™ melts, then turning off the heat and stirring while it cools. Experimenting with the mixing temperature and method (gentle stirring vs. blending) can help find the best way to reduce foam generation for your specific process.
• Waiting Time: Allow sufficient time (around 3 days) for any remaining air bubbles to naturally dissipate after the gel has formed.

For commercial production where minimizing air bubbles is crucial and time is a factor, investing in a vacuum mixer is a highly effective solution. Vacuum mixing removes air during the process, resulting in a bubble-free product immediately.

In summary, while some initial foaming is expected and will resolve over time, adjusting your mixing technique and potentially the temperature can help reduce it. For large-scale production, a vacuum mixer is the most efficient way to achieve a bubble-free gel.