Confectionery products based on isomalt sugar and methods for their production

A confectionery composition comprising: a mixture comprising a base portion cooked comprising isomalt and a syrup of hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate, fat, and a part of fondant comprising isomalt and a syrup of hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate in wherein the confectionery composition comprises crystalline particles of isomalt, and wherein the making confectionery has a moisture content of 6.5 to 8.0% w / w and a chewy texture, or wherein the confectionery composition has a content of moisture 4.0 to 5.0% w / w and a crunchy texture.