When making my next batch of chew I will use about 6 or 7 leaves cut up into small parts and I will use black cherry concentrate as a base with xyitol and glycerin added. So how much xyitol and glycerin should I put in. Also I will use a teaspoon of salt. What about dextrose and sodium propionate as is in the recipe from North Carolina.
how much xyitol and glycerine should I use with about 6 leaves
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Just a ballpark estimate based on my recipe. Xylitol= 1/4 tsp. Glycerin 1 tsp (or slightly less). Mix the glycerin with a little bit of water.
As for dextrose, you can use any sweetener such as sucrose, honey etc but it'll contribute to tooth decay. The sodium propionate is used as a preservative. You shouldn't need it, the glycerin has the same effect.
If you are using the Xylitol as a sweetener you might want to increase increase it to maybe a 1 tsp.
I'd recommend adding the xylitol to a little bit of water to help dissolve it, then add the gylcerine.
A tsp of salt seems excessive. Maybe start out with a 1/4 tsp.
It really all depends on your personal tastes. Just keep notes and make adjustments along the way.
As for dextrose, you can use any sweetener such as sucrose, honey etc but it'll contribute to tooth decay. The sodium propionate is used as a preservative. You shouldn't need it, the glycerin has the same effect.
If you are using the Xylitol as a sweetener you might want to increase increase it to maybe a 1 tsp.
I'd recommend adding the xylitol to a little bit of water to help dissolve it, then add the gylcerine.
A tsp of salt seems excessive. Maybe start out with a 1/4 tsp.
It really all depends on your personal tastes. Just keep notes and make adjustments along the way.
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