Coated confectionery products and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. The coated confectionery products include a confectionery center. A first coating including a carbohydrate and a buffered acid surrounds the confectionery center. A second coating including a carbohydrate and a sucrose esters surrounds the first coating. A third coating including a carbohydrate, a colorant, and a flavorant surrounds the second coating. In addition, a fourth coating including a polishing agent surrounds the third coating.
