Q&A for How to Make Gummy Bears

Yes, you can. This will make the cooling process quicker. You can even use a freezer for them to solidify, but don't leave them in for too long or they will turn into polar gummy bears.

No. The unflavored gelatin is an essential ingredient, as it's what makes them gummy. You can use Jell-O and unflavored gelatin together to make gummy bears, but not Jell-O alone.

Add a small quantity of citric acid to the liquid as soon as you turn off the heat.

Yes, you can. Lay out a thick layer of cornstarch and imprint the design you want your gummy candy to be, and pour the candy mixture into the imprint.

I use Xylitol instead of sugar - Ratio is 1:1 - basically same amount as what the recipe calls for in regular granulated sugar.

It depends on how many gummy bears you want. For example, if you want 10 bears, 75 grams will make them a bit hard, so it really depends on the amount gummy bears you want and advising you on this specificity isn't possible without knowing your desired end amount.

Yes, you can. Just pour the mixture into a plastic bottle instead of a gummy bear mold. When the gummy is solid, carefully cut around the bottle to remove it.

No. If they have a bad odor, throw them out; the only odor should be of the flavoring you added to the mixture.

You can add more flavoring besides the J-ello.

Since gelatin is a tasteless and odorless compound that contains no fat, sweeteners and flavorings are added to give gummy candy its taste. Various sugars are added as sweeteners. Sucrose, derived from beets or sugar cane, provides a high degree of sweetness to the gummy candy. Fructose, which is significantly sweeter than common sucrose, is another sugar that is often used. Corn syrup is also used because it helps prevent the other sugars from crystallizing and ruining the gummy texture. Also, corn syrup helps add body to the candy, maintain moisture, and keep costs lower. Another sweetener is sorbitol, which has the added benefit of helping the candy maintain its moisture content.

No, you must use the gelatin its the central ingredient. If you do not use the gelatin it will ruin the the texture and consistency along with the flavor.

I have made this recipe without using sorbitol before. The taste is unaffected, but the texture is a little bit off. You end up with something a little bit more like Jell-O than a traditional gummy. They are still delicious, though.

Roughly 12 hours, like regular Jell-O. Check on them every 3 hours.

Yes, you can. You can use either flavored jello or flavored essences.

Yes, there is an alternative for gelatin. You can use agar-agar powder, but you will need something to make it gummy.

Yes, but you have to wait until you have made your bears. Then put your bears in a bowl, add your vodka, let them sit at least an hour or two to let the bears absorb the alcohol.

Storing the gummy bears in the refrigerator helps them to last longer. Use an airtight container. Snacks should never be left around for helping oneself to at any time, as it encourages bad eating habits.

Candy manufactures such as Haribo have drying rooms. You can get the same effect by placing the gummies in a food dehydrator.

Yes, you can.

In the fridge in an air-tight container. You could also try to use a Ziploc bag.

Yes, the corn syrup helps form the gummy texture.

One milliliter of water is one gram, so 140mL would be 140g. That's just a little over half a cup of water.

They need to be refrigerated for 15-20 minutes, but they don't need to be stored there. They don't spoil, they just get hard when they become stale.

It depends on how big your gummy bear molds are. It makes about 1/2 cup of gel.

You will likely need to add the gelatin in order for the consistency to be correct.

You actually don't need sugar, you only need unflavored gelatin and Jello.

You can use agar powder as a substitute for gelatin in this recipe.

This recipe does not require any baking. Once you're done mixing all the ingredients on the stove, pour your mixture into the molds and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours.

It depends where you live. In America, gelatin is sold in 7g packets, but in the UK, you can get it in 12g packets. If you're still unsure, use measuring spoons. Some tell you how many grams there are in a teaspoon, and the rest is just a matter of simple math!

At the end, before pouring in the mold. This will not burn off excess THC and give the gummy that flavor.