DIY Sea Moss Gummies: Help Needed!
Hey everyone! I tried making my own sea moss gummies at home using agar and a sea moss powder, but they came out super grainy and didn't gel properly. I followed a recipe online: 1 cup juice, 2 tbsp agar, 1 tsp sea moss powder. Any tips? Also, how do you avoid the fishy smell? 😩
Hey! Fitness pro here. Agar can be tricky – you need to boil it for a few minutes to activate it. Try mixing the agar with cold liquid first, then bring to a boil, simmer 5 min, then add your sea moss powder off heat. The graininess might be undissolved agar. For smell, add some citrus zest or ginger! Also, check your sea moss powder – some brands are more processed. 👊
As a skeptical mom, I'd say why not just buy them? But if you're set on DIY, gelatin might be easier than agar for a chewier texture. Agar sets firmer and can be brittle. Also, sea moss powder might need to be soaked first to rehydrate. Did you bloom your agar? That step's crucial. And yes, the smell – try a drop of peppermint extract!
Foodie here! 👩🍳 For flavor, I use pineapple juice instead of water – masks the sea taste. And don't skip sweetener – maple syrup or honey. For texture, I use a mix of agar and gelatin (1:1). Boil agar first, then add gelatin off heat. Also, pour into silicone molds – non-stick! If your batch failed, you can melt it down and re-pour. Good luck!