Been working on this and I don't think I can completely take out the sorbitol but I can reduce it by over 60%..I feel ya on any stomach issues people have with sorbitol
Would love your help...next flavor of Kava Candy???
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KavaCat
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Totally on board with ginger, but PLEASE, please make it a strong, natural, fresh ginger. Ginger flavoring is pretty meh, and fresh ginger candies pretty well. Consider chai tea flavor! It is hands down, my favorite liquid to which to add instant kava. The blend of all those spices and smooth milk go very well. I'm actually for a non-sorbitol candy too. I would honestly not mind a few calories for a true sugar candy. I know some people can't eat it, but on the other hand, some people can't eat sorbitol, either. It would be great if we had a choice between either/ or sorbitol or sugar.
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verticity
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I'm just wondering: what special properties does sorbitol have that erithrytol does not have that make sorbitol work better? And for regular sugar, the same question. Is there a problem making the candies with regular sugar rather than artificial sweetener? It seems like sugar cane would be a natural pairing..
There are some technical variations in ingredients and combinations that make the candy "stick together" better and also machinery use. One issue with regular sugar is calories...I use to manufacture a kava drink using Hawaiian Cane sugar and many people did not like the calories. The taste was great though....its going to be a balance for sure. Erithrytol typically comes in MASS minimum quantities for things like Pepsi products which can be a limiting factor for a small business like mine
verticity
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So basically erithrytol is too expensive... I can appreciate that.There are some technical variations in ingredients and combinations that make the candy "stick together" better and also machinery use. One issue with regular sugar is calories...I use to manufacture a kava drink using Hawaiian Cane sugar and many people did not like the calories. The taste was great though....its going to be a balance for sure. Erithrytol typically comes in MASS minimum quantities for things like Pepsi products which can be a limiting factor for a small business like mine
However I think many people here might appreciate a cane sugar version, despite the calories...
verticity
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@Mrbinx69 made some homemade candies using coconut syrup. They were pretty good:
Im working on Making kava candies who wants to be a guinea pig?
Im working on Making kava candies who wants to be a guinea pig?
I did not see the flavor I wanted so I picked "Other" I was thinking "Moi" flavor. 
If Moi were not possible then I think chocolate mint would be next in line for me. Aloha.
Chris
If Moi were not possible then I think chocolate mint would be next in line for me. Aloha.
Chris
It appears also that the binding properties - ability to hold together are a factor as well. I will be trying many things so it is not out of the question...appreciate all the feedback and helps in the process!!!
kastom_lif
Kava Lover
There's a lot more going on in this candy than I realized.
Maybe if hard candy doesn't stick together without sorbitol, would a gummy candy work?
Maybe if hard candy doesn't stick together without sorbitol, would a gummy candy work?
not to give away too many trade secrets, gummies would be a very different process. I don't want to clean gummy off machines too...lol
The cuts also increase absorption
This is epic - so funny! I could not stop laughing for a good few minutes. Do you have an Instagram?? I definitely want to post this but give you mad props!
Sam Handwich
Kava Enthusiast
I definitely think you guys need to partner up. An all Hawaiian Kava Candy would be awesome!I did not see the flavor I wanted so I picked "Other" I was thinking "Moi" flavor.
Chris
Jonathan
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I for one really appreciate that the candies don't use sugar. I try to limit sugar in my diet as much as possible, and one of the main things that draws me to these candies is the lack of refined sugar. My personal vote would be to not use it. I don't have a problem with the sorbitol, though I know other people do. But I would continue to advocate for an alternative sweetener with a low glycemic index.There are some technical variations in ingredients and combinations that make the candy "stick together" better and also machinery use. One issue with regular sugar is calories...I use to manufacture a kava drink using Hawaiian Cane sugar and many people did not like the calories. The taste was great though....its going to be a balance for sure. Erithrytol typically comes in MASS minimum quantities for things like Pepsi products which can be a limiting factor for a small business like mine
