Among CBD-based products, there are gummies, which appeal for their practicality
and playfulness. Want to know more? Mama explains everything you
need to know to make your own homemade gummies.
Focus on gummies
Before I explain how to make your own gummies, I'd like you to
find out more about them. First of all, what are they? CBD gummies are
CBD-infused jelly beans. Unlike CBD candies,
gummies have a soft consistency, so they can be crunched (it's advisable
not to crunch CBD candies).
Gummies are made from sugar, glucose syrup, natural
ingredients (hemp, honey, raspberry, flower...) and of course CBD. Unlike
oils, for example, each gummy has its own specific dosage. So you won't have to
count every drop. This simplicity is one of the major assets of
gummies, and also explains their success.
In fact, you can easily take them with you wherever you go. So you can
easily take them for pain relief or to reduce stress or
anxiety before an important event. Please note: Mama recommends that you always
follow the recommended instructions for use.
The ingredients you need to make your own gummies
As I said in the preamble, it's perfectly possible to make your own
CBD gummies at home. To do so, you'll need
a few ingredients, including :
● 1 round silicone mold (or star-shaped or other, according to your taste);
● 1 bottle of CBD oil (choose the concentration according to the dosage, and the
effects, you wish to obtain);
● 1 cup of (drinking) water;
● 6 tea bags (hibiscus, lemon,peach or other according to your taste) ;
● 3 cases (tablespoons) dried fruit powder (e.g. strawberry or
raspberry);
● ½ case refined white sugar;
● 1 case lemon juice;
● 4 cases gelatin (unflavored);
● 24 drops CBD-rich oil.
With these quantities, you can make around fifty gummies
(small size).
Recipe for homemade CBD gummies
Once you've gathered all these ingredients, it only takes 5 steps to make your homemade gummies. Here's Mama's recipe for CBD gummies:
1. Prepare the tea: boil the water and pour it over the tea bags (in a heat-resistant bowl). Leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes (depending on the style of tea chosen), then strain through a chinois. Measure out about ¾ cup of tea and discard the remaining liquid;
2. Prepare the gum base: put the tea, dried
fruit powder, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir until well blended, then bring to the boil over medium heat (take care never to burn the mixture). Add the gelatine to the pan, slowly, whisking to make sure it dissolves. Continue cooking until the mixture becomes smooth and the gelatine melts completely;
3. Add the CBD oil: remove the mixture from the heat and add the 24 drops of
CBD oil, mix well so that the oil disperses in the mixture;
4. Pour the mixture into the mould: place your mould on a baking tray. Using a spoon (or pipette), fill the mold with the mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours;
5. Dry: when your gummies are firm, remove them from the mould (by turning the mould over
or removing the gummies from the bottom). To keep your gummies soft, let them dry on a wire rack in the open air.
If you like, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or acidulated sugar to give them an extra kick. Then store your gummies in an airtight container. These homemade gummies can be kept for up to 2 weeks.
Mama's advice
While it's perfectly possible to make your own gummies, Mama advises you to take care. Measure each ingredient carefully and store your
gummies ina cool, dry place. Do not exceed the
use-by date. Pay attention to CBD dosage: if you use too little, you may not feel any effects
. If you use too much, you risk experiencing undesirable effects. Take quality CBD, which you can find on the Mama Kana boutique, as well as gummies if you don't want to take the risk of making your own.