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Durukan Confectionary is one of the biggest suppliers of confectionary products for domestic market in Turkey and  PepsiCo Europe  with comprehensive R&D studies. The main fields of activity of Durukan Confectionery are; Confectionery products such as Lollipop, Chewable Dragee Candy, Tight Sugar, Strip (Refreshing Film Sugar) and Filled Bonbon.

Our Team

Mehmet Ali Marangoz

Experienced Researcher

mehmetali.marangoz@durukan.com.tr

Ozge Yildiz

Staff

ozge.yildiz@durukan.com.tr

Erdem Mercan

Staff

erdem.mercan@metu.edu.tr

Publications

Projects

  • Horizon 2020 Call: H2020-NMBP-TR-IND-2018-2020 Upcycling of PE and PET wastes to generate biodegradable bioplastics for food and drink packaging,
  • EURIPIDES / THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING FOR EUROPE’S SMART CANDY INDUSTRY / 3DP4ESCI,
  • TEYDEB 1501/ 3191906: Formulation and Process of Sugar Free Functional Grain Bar Production,
  • TEYDEB 1501/ 3141082 Project of Hard Coated Soft Confectionery Process Development,
  • TEYDEB 1501/ 3160928- Development of Stripe Type Soft Sugar Products And Process,
  • TEYDEB 1501/ 3181359- Development of Tight Sugar Recipe and Process with Wet Granulation Method,
  • TEYDEB 1501/ 3180162- Development of Late Releasing Soft Lozenge Product Prescription and Process,
  • SAN-TEZ / 01597.STZ.2012-2 – Investigation of Uncontrolled Inversion and Cold Melting Problems in Hard Candies