Almond Milk Orange Blossom Energy Gummy With Guayusa

Ingredients

• 1.21g Agar
• 0.6g Locust Bean Gum
• 0.54g Sodium Citrate
• 7.24g Sugar (#1)
• 24.93g Almond Milk
• 37.82g 42 DE Tapioca Syrup
• 12.16g Honey
• 15.2g Sugar (#2)
• 0.2g Orange Blossom Flavor
• 0.1g Guayusa
• As needed sugar (For Sanding)

Equipment

• Small Sauce Pot
• Thermometer
• Bowl

Preparation

1. Combine Agar, Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Citrate, and Sugar #1. While stirring, add to the almond milk and mix until lump free. Heat to 175–220°F and boil for about 3 minutes until smooth with no graininess.
2. Add tapioca syrup and honey, heat to 185°F, mix for 2 minutes.
3. Add sugar #2, mix for 3 minutes or until fully dissolved.
4. Increase heat to 275°F and cook to 78–80 Brix. Cool to 180°F.
5. Add orange blossom flavoring and mix to combine.
6. Deposit the gummy base into a pre-waxed silicone mold, keeping slurry hot at 160–180°F while depositing.
7. Remove from mold and cure in a cool, dry room until water activity is 0.65 or below.
8. Once cured, toss gummies in sanding sugar.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: 50
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 75mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Total Sugars: 9g (Includes 9g Added Sugars)
• Protein: 0g
• Vitamin D: 0mcg
• Calcium: 10mg
• Iron: 0mg
• Potassium: 40mg

Notes

This refined plant-based gummy is crafted with wellness in mind, using almond milk as a dairy-free, calcium-containing base and natural gelling agents (agar and locust bean gum) for a clean, gelatin-free texture.