You have made your gummy bears and they turned out great. Next you add the sour/sugar coating mix and after a few minutes the candies look wet and sticky. What happened, they were perfect?
I'm gong to explain why the gummy candies melt when adding the sour/sugar coating and how to prevent it from happening so your gummies turn out just like the one's in the picture.
First you have to understand what Citric Acid is and how it reacts to the gummy candies.
What is Citric Acid:
Citric acid is an organic acid found most abundantly in fruits (especially citrus fruits) like lemons, limes, grapefruit, pineapples, and oranges. Its chemical formula is C6H8O7. This organic acid was first isolated from a lemon usingAspergillus niger(a fungus) in 1784 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele. Since then, it has been considered safe for consumption and has GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status from the FDA Why Citric Acid Melts the Gummy Bears: How and When to Add the Sugar Coating: When the gummy candy has dried out after 1 - 2 days, add 1-2 tablespoons of the sugar mix to a zip lock bag or container. I am always adding new recipes and tips, please check back often to see what is new.
1/4 teaspoon citric
1/4 cups of sugar
Add ingredients to a zip lock back or container with a lid, mix thoroughly and store in a dry, cool place.
Add gummy candies to sugar mixture and shake or mix thoroughly.
Pour coated candies into a wire mesh strainer and gently shake off excess sugar. Ta da, that's it, you now have perfect sour gummy bears.
