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What’s the shelf life
xylitol is poison to dogs in any doseage and should always be avoided in my opinion
Could I double, triple, quadruple the recipe at once with same results?
In step 2, heating the sugar and glucose syrup to 149 is high enough to dissolve the sugar. Once I add the bloomed gelatin is dissolves fairly quickly and has yielded decent results. Should the sugars be heated higher until dissolved for a more even consistency? Are should I keep pouring gelatin into the undissolved sugar mixture?
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Great question. Would love to know what people are doing to extend shelf life and prevent melting when gummies get hot
has anyone experimented with adding any different additional healing agents? I’m trying to increase shelf stability (thermo irreversible) and I’m wondering if anybody has gone down that road before.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Is there a reason you didn't bloom your gelatin in cold water? From what I can tell it's a huge "no-no". Just wondering. I bloomed mine and it absorbed more water than the recipe even added but I made it anyway and they turned out good. Letting them sit out of the fridge gave them a nice skin, but I'm wondering how to sugar/sour coat them since they aren't wet anymore?
Hello all, I know no one posts here anymore and its a shame. I wanted to share my experience. I have made this recipe multiple times and had some fails in the beginning. I just had another fail but I fixed it and it went very well.
Here are my comments. I agree to take the sugar mix to 240F and cool it to 170f-180f before adding the Gelatin.
I did bloom the Gelatin in freezer ziploc back. Once it is fully melted I try to keep it in the corner of the bag and the heat will help to minimize loss. However, I do add like 2-4 extra sheets of Gelatin to help offset the loss from some of it sticking in the bag.
I do not have a Sous Vide so I used a probe thermometer and kept the double boiler water bath under 170f. as long as the Gelatin doesnt boil you are okay. Then once the sugar comes to 240f I took it off the heat (I am using a copper core pot so the heat keeps for a while) and then I added the citric acid, flavor and color. Once mixed in well and the temp comes down I add the gelatin. Mix slowly and you will be okay.
I do pre mix the citric acid, color and flavoring in all together and once its time to add it to the sugar mix it is much easier than adding each and it helps the citric acid to mix into the hot sugar and not become grainy.
One more note, I double this recipe and depending on which flavor im using (I tend to stick with Loraine Super Strength) 4g is not enough. I used a full tablespoon of Pineapple and 2 Tsp of Green apple for those 2 separate flavors. They are a bit lighter than say Raspberry. Also I upped the citric acid to 40 or 50g and when I make the cherry ones today I will be using 55g to make a sour cherry.
The one thing I did recently that changed the game is I bought a sauce/candy funnel/gun (specifically the "Rösle Stainless Steel Confectionary Funnel with Silicone Handle") It was worth the price. If you put boiling water in it for 5-10 minutes before the gummy's mix is ready then it stays warm the whole time. I even use the larger nozzle and it keeps all the foam in the funnel so you get super clear gummies.
Now, I did have a mixing issue with my green apple gummies and some were super hard , some were very sticky, I froze the really sticky ones and then put all of them back into a metal bowl over a double boiler. I melted them back down to a 160f temp and once they were all the way melted I cast them again. I was able to add some more coloring too make them a brighter green and this help distribute the gelatin better. But I was able to fix them this way with out issue. Just time.
I hope all of this information helps the next person who tries this recipe. My friends and family have all said very good things about these gummies and they are very close to the famous brand that we all love.
Ooo also curious
Cold water is used to bloom and then melted in the water bath.
Yes, powdered gelatin will work as a substitute. You may not know the bloom strength, but it will work.
Will powdered gelitan work?
Why do you use hot water to bloom gelitan?
Hello, I see that modernist pantry has a powdered version of the 250 bloom. My question is do I use the same ratio?
I've been successful in making a sugar free version of these on a number of occasions. I swap the sugar out for a mixture of sweeteners - about 80 grams of Pyure (I believe it's an erythritol and stevia blend) and 145 grams of Sweet Prebiotic Fiber powder - and, instead of corn syrup, I use 245 grams of Vitafiber syrup. Everything else from the original recipe's ingredients list is kept exactly as stated above and I do include the sorbitol because the texture isn't the same without it. Hope this helps, as I had the same question and I'm glad I decided to try it out because now I am able to have "real" sugar free gummies on hand that don't cost an arm and a leg and that don't upset my stomach.
No. Erythritol has very poor solubility in comparison and will lead to grainy, crystallized sugar held together by gelatin, as opposed to a gummy.
I live in Vegas is there a way to keep them from melting in the car
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Use agar agar instead of gelatin. And you will be happy. Hello to you from the city of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia-Mother
I will be trying your recipe very soon but first I have a question. I will be infusing the gummies with cannabis distillate which is a very thick oil. To mix I will be using a homogenizer to ensure uniformity but I would like to know at what stage would be best to add and mix? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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What kind of sugar do most gummies use to coat with? we used granulated sugar for edibles and they melted and crystallized lol
What’s the shelf life of these if kept sealed at room temp?
Use olive oil but mix at 150 for 10 to 15 min constaly
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Did you use the correct bloom gelatin for the recipe? Maybe a scaling error? You can salvage and try and reset batch with adding more gelatin. How did you flavor your base? Acid could also change how it sets.
Proper storage will extend the shelf life the most. Keep them in a sealed or airtight container. The recipe above uses refrigeration to help set. For room temperature stability you may have to increase gelatin or use a stronger bloom gelatin.
Made the recipe... my gummies sat overnight more than 4hr and they are still syrupy, is there something I did wrong ?
Preferably something that won’t need to be refrigerated^
Hey, I am looking for a great recipe for CBD Gummies and this one looks promising compared to the traditional “Jell-o and gelatin” recipe, as some may know CBD isn’t cheap and so making these gummies I want something with shelf life up to a month or longer If stored correctly like a store gummy would. I found this thing called “potassium Sorbate” It’s a preservative but would it help do this? If not what can I do to make them last longer ? *preferably a gummy that needs 0 refrigeration. Thanks!
How about xylitol?
I have no experience with the erythritol, as it is optional I would stick with it or just not use it. does the link in the ingredients list not work for you? it should direct you to modernist pantry where it is available.
Can’t find sorbitol, will Erythritol have the same effect?
Is it possible to substitute stevia and or powdered (or granular) monkfruit with ERYTHRITOL (or both), for the fructose and other sugars in the recipe? I've been trying to make a SUGAR FREE gummy bear recipe for a while and have had some success but mainly problems with not having the thick "chewy" consistentsy of other gummy bears (including very expensive sugar free ones I've purchased.) Also, BTW, I've used several variations in the recipe including the use of acacia fiber, carnauba wax, inulin powder (chickory root), xantham gum, and of course, agar agar combo with gelatin, as well as a small amount of malic acid and coconut oil, which helps with sticking. My main issue is getting the same thick and chewy consistency as manufactured gummies withOUT the sugar.
Corn syrup is a glucose syrup, google your questions.
Hey, have a question about sorbitol.. no matter what I use , powder or liquid, i still need 22,5 g? btw, amazing concept guys!
1. Can Erythritol be substituted for sorbitol?
2. Can I substitute corn syrup for glucose syrup?
This is utter nonsense. Recipes are not subject to copyright.
Hi there, if I wanted to add CBD oil to my gummies what quantity would I use? Thanks x
Hi Lexy, do you use Sorbitol or substitute with anything else? And how do you add flavor?
I’ve been making them with just oil, no coconut oil mixture just pure thc extract and it works wonderfully. I had a problem a few batches with stickiness but can’t figure out why myself.
@Alireza mortazavi This recipe can be used professionally or personally. However, as this is a published recipe https://www.chefsteps.com/eula, if you use anything here for profit, without giving ChefSteps their due royalties, and get caught, you're opening yourself up for a massive lawsuit, should they choose to pursue it.
@Nguyên Trương it has to do with the finished product texture. You don't have to use it, but it will greatly improve the structure/texture of the finished gummy.
Did you not read the description? Seriously wtf
Why do you use solbitol to make products?
Hello, I am trying to figure out a way to get rid of the stickiness. Yes i have tried the starch method but it just doesn't give me the outcome i am looking for. I know manufactured gummies are given a wax coating, so is there a way i can create some sort of wax spray with beeswax/carnauba wax? Secondly, what are your thoughts on making these with medical cannabis? The type i am referring to is wax which would be i guess a canna oil? wax mixed with coconut oil? What would i need to change in the recipe in order for the the candy to hold shape and texture? i have a feeling that coconut oil would mess with the consistency and i want to know how i can counteract the oil.
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I need to know this recipe is used by manufacturer ?! Or just homemade result?!
Yes. But it's not a straightforward exchange. You need a high Bloom number.
Try reducing your water by 28 g. Or evaporate it at heat before molding (which may give you the desired texture w/o the increase in stickiness.
Hello,
Can gelatin powder/granules be used in place of gelatin leaf please
I have followed your steps and it really works well. However, if I want to adapt some ingredients for healthy gummy bear (low calories and low sugar). I would like to use Stevie instead of sugar but I don't know the substitution of glucose syrup and I still want the same texture like your gummy bear. Please recommend me..... Thank you
I have used both a 250 bloom organic pork / beef based gelatin powder and "silver" gelatin sheets to make these. The Silver gelatin is easier to work with but the 250 bloom makes them a bit more firm. I agree with the comment below that 170F is the proper target for the sugar mix, I also add 28g of water to it to remove the grainy texture.
I've made this recipe 6 times now and have it down pretty well. They are still really sticky. I've soaked them in corn starch for two weeks to dry them a bit and it helps but not enough. I am now practicing with a sanding sugar and dehydrator racks over a cool fan. I am seeing a better result after only 1 hour than I did with the corn starch and I won't have to tumble them afterwards.
What can I use to coat the gummy bears so they won't be sticky? I heard that a wax mixture can be done, so could I make a mixuter of some bees wax or canning wax and spray the candy? I have used cornstarch but that makes them dull looking and citric acid makes them weep. I want a nice shiny look.
If you freeze those, how long can you store it for?
Also, is there a way to make it shelf stable (up to a year)?
Thank you
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