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    Published: Aug 1, 2022 · Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ginger Kombucha Scoby Candy

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    This Ginger Kombucha Scoby Candy is a great way to use your kombucha scobys. This candy is sweet and chewy, like store-bought ginger chews!

    Ginger Kombucha Scoby Candy in a bowl and wrapped in parchment.

    Did you know that you can eat a kombucha scoby? Yep, it's true.

    Do you want to eat it right out of the kombucha hotel? Probably not since it's a bit tough and chewy.

    You could blend it into a smoothie, but I personally load my poor smoothies so much that there isn't much room for anything else.

    Enter scoby candy - literally the best way to use up all those kombucha scobys that normally go into the trash. I can't believe I've been throwing away scobys all this time.

    You could also make Strawberry Kombucha Fruit Leather. They are another favorite way to use all those scobys up.

    For this recipe, I marinated the scoby in water, maple syrup, ground ginger, and vanilla extract. Then I dehydrated the scoby. The result is a flavorful candy similar to ginger chews. Yum!

    Another ginger recipe to try is my Pineapple Ginger Kombucha Mocktail recipe.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Do I Have To Dehydrate Them?
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🥃 Kombucha Recipes
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    🧾 Ingredients

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    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Kombucha scoby
    • Water: To marinate the scoby.
    • Ground ginger: Adds a spicy flavor.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You can also use agave syrup or your favorite sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavor and adds flavor.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Other spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • Agave syrup, dates, sugar, brown sugar, or vanilla simple syrup

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Mix water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground ginger.
    2. Slice kombucha scoby into 1" chunks. Marinate in the marinade for 8 hours. Drain.
    3. Place marinated scoby pieces on a teflon-lined dehydrator sheet. Dehydrate for 36 hours or until the desired chewiness is achieved.
    Scoby chopped into a cutting board, marinade in a bowl, chopped scoby in marinade, and on a dehydrator sheet.
    Chopped scoby in marinade and on a dehydrator sheet.

    Do I Have To Dehydrate Them?

    No, you could bake them at the lowest oven setting instead. I haven't tried this method yet, so I can't speak for the results.

    The reason for dehydrating the scoby is to keep all of its nutrients.

    🥡 Storage

    This recipe will last 1-2 weeks in an airtight container. They dry out even more after dehydrating, so I wouldn't store them too long.

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    Ginger Kombucha Scoby Candy

    This Ginger Kombucha Scoby Candy is a great way to use your kombucha scobys. This candy is sweet and chewy, like store-bought ginger chews!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    dehydrating 1 day day 12 hours hours
    Total Time 1 day day 12 hours hours 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 pieces
    Calories 14kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Dehydrator
    • Teflon dehydrator sheets

    Ingredients

    • 1 kombucha scoby (½ cup chopped)
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Mix water, maple syrup, ground ginger, and vanilla extract.
    • Cut scoby into 1" pieces. Marinate in mixture up to 8 hours. Drain.
    • Place scoby pieces on a teflon lined dehydrator sheet. Dehydrate at 110° for 36 hours, or until you get the desired amount of chewiness.

    Notes

    This recipe will last 1-2 weeks in an airtight container in the pantry.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.04IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.03mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. réjane says

      August 18, 2023 at 11:23 am

      These candys are just addictive. Since I LOVE ginger this is just perfect. I made some yesterday and it was ready this morning. I've been chewing too many pieces since. Thank you
      p.s. I had no ginger powder but used ginger juice instead and worked perfectly

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 18, 2023 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you, I am so glad you liked them! I'm glad ginger juice worked for you.

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    2. Teresa says

      August 14, 2023 at 11:18 am

      This was great! I marinated mine two or three days and used the leftover marinade for the second marinade with added fresh ingredients. Love it.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        August 14, 2023 at 11:26 am

        Great minds think alike! I do that as well, or use the marinade ingredients in a smoothie.

        Reply

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