Homemade sea moss gummies: why are they sandy?
Tried making my own sea moss gummies last night using agar, spirulina powder, and sea moss gel. Followed a recipe from a blog but the texture is all gritty and sandy. Used a high-speed blender, but maybe the powders weren't fine enough? Anyone else have this issue? I'm trying to reduce plastic waste from store-bought gummies.
Hey TendonTom! The grit is likely from the spirulina or sea moss powder not fully dissolving. Try sifting your powders before mixing, and bloom your agar in warm liquid for 10 mins before heating. Also, some people use a milk frother to whisk the mixture to avoid clumps. Keep at it, homemade is so much better for your vibes! 💚
Yo, I had the same problem. Switched to gelatin (beef collagen) instead of agar and it solved the texture issue. Agar is fickle. Also, a trick: after blending, strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine sieve. That got rid of the grit for me. Also, you might need more liquid—too thick = sandy. My recipe is 1 cup water, 3 tbsp gelatin, 1 tbsp sea moss powder.
Thanks ZenZoe and Kevin! I'll try sifting and maybe a milk frother. But Kevin, I'm vegan so no gelatin for me. Any tips on making agar smooth? I used 1 tsp agar powder for 1 cup liquid, maybe that was too much?
Agar ratio is usually 1 tsp per cup, so that's fine. But agar needs to be boiled for 2-3 mins to activate. Did you simmer it? Also, once it sets, it can be chewy. Try using a higher quality agar from an Asian market, some brands work better. And don't forget to stir constantly while heating! You got this, eco-warrior! 🌿