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Hey everyone, I'm trying to make my own version of those Force Factor ProbioSlim Keto ACV gummies at home to save some cash. I used gelatin, apple cider vinegar powder, some probiotic capsules I opened up, and a keto sweetener. But my batch came out super rubbery and the probiotics seem to have separated? Anyone have a good recipe or tips for getting the texture right and keeping everything mixed properly? Also worried about heat killing the probiotics during the melting process...

OP, first rule of keto DIY - never heat your probiotics! You gotta add them after the gelatin mix has cooled to lukewarm (under 115°F). I've made similar gummies with lactospore strains - they're heat-sensitive. For texture, try a 3:1 gelatin to liquid ratio with a splash of MCT oil to prevent rubberiness. Also, are you using grass-fed gelatin? Makes a huge diff for bioavailability. #KetoHacks

This takes me back to the early 2000s when we'd make homemade vitamin gummies with Jell-O and Flintstones vitamins crushed up! Simpler times. Anyway, I've found agar agar works better than gelatin if you're vegan or want a firmer bite. But yeah, like Kevin said - add sensitive ingredients last. Maybe try a small test batch with just ACV powder first to nail the texture?

As a runner, I'm all about gut health! When I make my electrolyte gummies, I use a double boiler to gently melt everything and constantly stir. The separation might be from not emulsifying properly - try adding a tiny bit of sunflower lecithin. Also, are you using enough liquid? My failed batches were always from being too thick. Good luck!

Research librarian here. According to several studies I've cataloged, gelatin begins to denature above 104°F, while most probiotic strains degrade above 115°F. You might consider using a prebiotic fiber like inulin as both a sweetener and stabilizer - it improves suspension. Also, the commercial product likely uses specialized encapsulation technology you can't replicate at home. Have you checked the temperature of your mixture with a candy thermometer?