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Pectin vs Gelatin Gummies: Why It Matters When I started making gummies back here in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the first decisions I had to make was simple on the surface but huge in its implications: what would hold my gummies together? If you've ever looked at the back of a gummy bottle—any gummy bottle—you've probably seen one of two ingredients listed: gelatin or pectin. Most people glance right past it. But as someone who makes gummies by hand every single day, I can tell you tha

H.R. 5371 Explained: What It Means for CBD Consumers If you've been following the hemp industry news lately, you've probably seen headlines about H.R. 5371—the new hemp bill 2026 that's set to change how we measure THC in hemp products. As someone who's been making CBD gummies by hand since 2016, I want to cut through the confusion and tell you exactly what this means for you as a consumer. Let me be straight with you: this is one of the most significant regulatory changes since the 2018 F

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Last updated: April 27, 2026 # Why We Use Natural Tapioca Syrup Instead of Corn Syrup If you've ever read the ingredients panel on a bag of conventional gummies — the kind from a gas station or a big-box store — you've probably seen corn syrup near the top of the list. We don't use corn syrup. We use natural tapioca syrup. That's not an accident, and it's not just marketing. It's a formulation decision made for specific reasons. Here's what they are. --- ## What Gummy Syrups Actually Do Fi