Try the gummy bear edible slime recipe in this article to safeguard your kids from the traditional borax slime recipes that can cause multiple side effects when tasted.
Slimes are an enjoyed sensory activity, but most of the times it is made with chemicals that can be harmful to kids to be playing around with, making parents anxious. For making it safe to play with, many store-bought slimes are now labeled safe if consumed. This does not make it edible but is safe to taste. For making genuinely edible slimes, you can try making one at home using candies, which will also ensure that no chemicals are used. Gummy bears are usually the most preferred candy to DIY an edible slime at home. Learn how to make gummy bear edible slime at home by reading the article thoroughly till the end.
What is Gummy Bear Edible Slime?
Edible slimes are made with candies and usually have a stretchy marshmallow-like texture. These are suitable for children, especially the ones who are curious and love to taste everything. Gummy bears are a popular choice of candy for making edible slime.
Slimes are all about polymers with cross-linked molecules, and candies create these polymer chains due to the gelatin and sugar syrup combination in them. Gummy bears are sweetened with a mixture of dextrose and corn syrup, which is suitable for creating cross-linked molecules to hold the slime together.
Is it Really Edible?
Gummy bear slimes are safe to taste as they lack the toxins of boron. You or your child can even eat the slime instead of tasting but it isn’t advised to eat it in large quantities. You can be assured that it is toxic-free, making it a good alternative in comparison with other slimes for kids. Furthermore, you should rule out any chances of allergies and reactions. Although all the ingredients in the edible slime are natural yet when around kids, you should check for the possibility of an allergy beforehand.
Gummy Bear Edible Slime Recipe
Ingredients
- Gummy Bears
- Cornstarch
- Powdered Sugar
Recipe
First, start with separating gummy bears by color. This could be a start of a new sensory activity for kids. Now, melt the gummy bears in a microwave-safe bowl for just 10-15 seconds. If you do not have a microwave, you can use the double boiler to melt the gummy bears. Melt the candies until they become soft and runny in texture. Let it sit for 5 minutes before moving on to the next step.
Now take two tablespoons of cornstarch and one tablespoon of powdered sugar on a table. Pour the melted candy into the mixture. Now, knead with your hands. Keep on kneading until you get a slime-like consistency. Add more cornstarch and sugar in case required but only in small increments.
You can microwave it a little more, a maximum of 5 seconds, for enhancing the stretchiness. Another alternative is a little bit of oil that can improve the texture. Make sure you use edible oil for this purpose, else the purpose of edible slime will be lost.
This slime feels like a stretchable taffy and does not drip, making it much easier to play without creating any mess. You should store it in the refrigerator and discard 3-5 days.
Other Edible Slimes
1. Sour Patch Slime
Ingredients
- Sour Patch Candies
- Cooking Oil
Recipe
Separate the sour patch candies by color. Now, microwave for a few seconds to melt the candy. Pour a little bit of cooking oil on a flat surface followed by the melted candy. Start kneading the mixture until you get the slime-like texture. Make sure to let the melted candy reach a comfortable touching temperature before kneading it to avoid burning yourself.
2. Chocolate Slime
Ingredients
- Condensed Milk – Sweetened
- Cornstarch/Cornflour
- Chocolate Syrup
Recipe
Take one can of sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Add 1/4th cup of cornstarch/cornflour along with three tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Now put the bowl over the low-medium flame and keep stirring until it starts to boil. Let it simmer until it reaches a thick consistency. Spray a little cornstarch on the clean platform and pour the mixture on it. Let it cool, and then knead for a few minutes. Adding more cornstarch can thicken it even more so be cautious with the quantity of cornstarch.
We hope you would try the gummy bear edible slime recipe and the other edible slime recipes to enjoy a productive yet enjoying play session with your kids.
