What kind of juice can I use for these gummy bears?

You can use orange, pineapple, raspberry, or cherry juice, or any other fruit juice, depending on the desired color and flavor for your gummies.

How do I prevent lumps when adding the agar agar?

To prevent lumps, first dissolve the agar agar in 1/4 cup of cold water, then stir it into the boiling juice using metal rods.

How long does it take for the homemade gummy bears to set?

The gummy bears need about 20 minutes at room temperature, followed by an additional 20 minutes in the refrigerator to fully set.

What type of sweetener is recommended for this recipe?

The recipe suggests using 1 tablespoon of sugar or 7 drops of stevia for 1 cup of silicone molds, which can be adjusted to your taste.

Can I use gelatin instead of agar agar for these gummy bears?

This recipe specifically uses agar agar to create vegan and gluten-free gummy bears; gelatin is an animal-derived product and would not maintain the plant-based nature of this recipe.

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Homemade Gummy Bears
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AO By: Alejandra Olmedo

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A vibrant assortment of homemade vegan gummy bears in various fruit flavors and colors, shaped like bears, ready to be enjoyed.

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Agar Agar

Homemade Gummy Bears [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Agar agar is a jelly-like substance obtained from algae, but what's most interesting is that it's a perfect plant-based substitute for gelatin! You can use it for so many things. It can be used to make jellies, flans, mousse, vegan ice cream, vegan cheeses, vegan cheesecake, jams without sugar, sauces,... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Homemade Gummy Bears [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup orange juice, pineapple, raspberry, cherry, etc. depending on the color you want the gummies to be
1 teaspoon agar agar
Sweetener to taste (1 tablespoon of sugar or 7 drops of stevia for 1 cup silicone molds)

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How to Prepare Homemade Gummy Bears [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

We put the orange juice in a saucepan (small pot with mango) and boil it for a few minutes.
Place the agar agar into 1/4 cup of cold water and stir until dissolved.
Stir in the juice and boil over high heat for three minutes. We roll with metal rods so that no lumps are formed.
Empty the liquid into the molds.
Leave at room temperature for about 20 minutes. After this, put it in the refrigerator for another 20 minutes.

Notes

You can make a faster version of the jelly beans using vegetable dyes to give them color. In this case, you should only pour one drop of dye into the cup of hot water.