I followed the instructions (soak, dry, put in the brown sugar jar). The next day, the sugar had turned into rocks, did I do something wrong?
1330764
I didn't soak mine. I just rinsed it off let it air dry completely, about 24 hours then put it in the brown sugar and it worked perfectly.
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The sugar should not harden that fast. I soaked it for several hours, pat dry (not dripping water), then put in the brown sugar jar. It took a little while(at least days) to soften the brown sugar. Maybe try it again?
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If the sugar was not hard when it was put in the jar with the ceramic bear then it should NOT have hardened that quickly. Brown sugar hardens when the moisture in the sugar evaporates. That is what the ceramic bear is supposed to help slow down. Read up on line at http://www.dominosugar.com/baking-tips-how-tos/usage-faqs
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I would give it a little while. I had rock hard brown sugar when I got the bear. It made it all soft after a couple weeks.
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I had the problem of natural sugar (from Amazon) arriving hard as a brick. I dumped it all (with some effort) into a container, put in a properly soaked Sugar Bear, SEALED the container and waited a week. The sugar softened, BUT you must keep the container closed and keep the Sugar Bear in there or it will harden again. Make SURE your container really seals tight.
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I was asked to respond to your question, but all of the previous responses are great. Follow Steven Raybell's response if the sugar water is not going down to the base. Great answers so you should not have anymore problems.
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Hi..what i did was let the nuts soak in water for about 20-30 minutes. Afterwards I cut each end of the nut. Hope it works for you!
1789557
Just pace off the distance as directed and then I dropped a small amt (used a spoon) close to what they suggest. I then watered in the little mound of powder. I sort of made a checkerboard so that I did not double up on any one spot. It was not an exact science, but worked just fine.
1447549
The material inside the jar should be semi solid NOT SOUPY. Take it back for a refund.
188778
You added too much liquid. Next time reduce by one or two tablespoons and you should be fine.
1752386
The instructions say you should & I did. I used soap & water & let mine soak for a few hours. I also used some lemon peels, sea salt & oil to prepare it for my first use. Cleaned that out, & I love mine!
1123718
Try a simple sugar solution four to one ratio. Bring to a boil and then let it sit for 15 minutes and cool normally. See if that helps
1173478
yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
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I had the same reaction when I bought this product. My suspicion is that they added the dextrose as an anti caking agent, but since we are trying to cut out all forms of excess sugar from our diets, I won't be buying this product again. I want the iodine, but not the sugar.
1589976
I let it run longer after the last batch. This will release more of the sugar and leave less to burn. There will always be some smoke, but you can cut it way down by letting it run dry for about 2-3 minutes.
1784246
Yes, I did. I cut it open with tin snips and poured it into another container. That seems to happen a lot anymore with soaps, etc.
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I looked on the disks and it does not say.I bought them to transform my bricks of brown sugar into soft sugar which it does beautifully.A satisfied customer
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Make sure the liner is completly dry first. I use the powder all the time with mine. I've used this stuff for years and it lasts for at least six months at a time for me, sometimes longer. Don't forget, it will taste funny at first. What I've been doing is gargle with sugar water afterwards (once the liner is dry). The funny taste doesn't last long.
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it turned out good. I just should have used a whole cup of hemp seeds. it was kinda watery but ill know next time. I also added the agave nectar about a tsp. and a drop or too od almond flavor. But I think if you were to purchase follow the directions of almond milk that what I did but should have used a cup full. hope this was helpful
1105005
Sorry, I can't answer this question because my brown sugar was already firm when I put it in one of these containers.
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I combined the clear jel in cool water, makeing sure it was all in solution before I poured it into the hot sugar mixture. Like regular corn starch, it separates from liquid quickly, settling in the bottom of the bowl. Make sure it is all mixed in the cool water(or whatever liquid you are using) just before you pour it into the hot mixture. Then continue to mix till it thickens.