Gelatin worms. How to make gelatin worms
Now we will tell you how to make gelatin worms. Such a delicacy will certainly be appreciated by your children. It can also be served on a holiday such as Halloween. And to prepare it is quite simple, the main thing is to know some secrets that we will now share with you. By following them, you will have a great Halloween dessert that you can safely give to children, as you will be sure that it is made from quality products.
Gelatin worm recipe
Ingredients:
- gelatin plates - 8 pcs.;
- dark grape juice - 300 ml.
Preparation
To make homemade gelatin worms, we need plastic straws with a corrugated fold. We stretch all the folds. We also select a tall glass with straight walls. The length of our worms will depend on the height of the glass.
And now we proceed directly to the preparation. First, we soak the gelatin plates in cold water, then we squeeze them out, fill them with warm and stir. Cool the resulting mass and fill the glass halfway with it. We lower the tubes into it with the corrugated edge down.
We try to keep the glass tightly filled with tubes. Then pour the remaining jelly mass onto the tubes from above. We put the glass in the refrigerator overnight. After that we remove the tubes, wash each one under warm water and squeeze out the "worms" gently onto a flat dish. Store them in the refrigerator before serving.
Jelly worms
Ingredients:
- jelly bags pink or purple;
- warm boiled water.
Preparation
We dilute with warm boiled water, but we take 2 times less water than indicated in the instructions for preparation, so that the jelly hardens well, and worms are obtained. Cool the jelly mass slightly. Cocktail straws 
we lower it into a high form with flat walls. It can be a tall glass, or a juice pack with a cropped top. We install the tubes in the container tightly, but make sure that they do not deform.
Pour the jelly mass on top and put the container in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. After that, when the gelatinous mass hardens, we remove the tubes from the container, substitute them under a stream of warm water and squeeze the worms out of the tubes. We put them on a dish covered with cling film and put them in the refrigerator for another 2 hours. Before serving them, you can crush them with chocolate powder - this will create the effect of earth. You are guaranteed success - an unusual dessert "jelly worms" is ready!
Ingredients needed to make a worm:
2 packs (3 ounces) Raspberry Jelly
1 pack of unflavored gelatin (high hardness)
3/4 cup whipped cream
3 cups boiling water
15 drops of green food coloring
100 flexible straws (or enough to fill your container)
Tall container (for 1 liter or 1 liter milk carton)
Cooking procedure how to make a worm:
1) Pour gelatin into a bowl and add boiling water.
2) Let the solution cool until warm, then add whipped cream and 15 drops of green food coloring.
3) Collect your straws (remember to bend them) and put them in a container. It is important that the straws have a tight fit, then the jelly will fall into the straw. For this reason, a liter juice box may be the best option. You will be able to make the worms longer, since you will have the required stiffness and height. If you have a large container, use a rubber band to secure the straws together. Or you can simply add more straws to fill the container, then there will be more worms made.
4) Add the gelatin mixture to a container filled with straws and leave it alone until the jelly hardens.
5) There are several ways you can remove worms from the straw. You can roll the straws like a rolling pin and the worms will slide out, or you can place the straws in warm water. The made worms will slip out too.
Still, there is no limit to people's imaginations. I suggest trying to do original fake by ourselves. Here's an easy way just for no reason or, for example, on Halloween, play someone with an unusual dish. How do you like the idea of treating a guest with completely realistic and completely edible handmade gelatin "worms"? Everything is done very simply. You only need a bag of semi-finished powder to make fruit jelly, which is sold in supermarkets and other stores. For more realism, choose a purple, reddish, brown, or gray jelly. You will also need wide tubes for a cocktail, preferably with an "accordion". Following the recipe for jelly, dilute the contents of the sachet with hot water until the powder is completely dissolved. For the "production" of water, you need to take a little more than half of that indicated in the recipe. Pull the halved cocktail tubes tightly with a string or rubber band and place in a glass. Gently pour the prepared jelly mixture into straws and refrigerate for about 8 hours. Then rinse the tubes with frozen gelatinous worms under running water and squeeze the "worms" out of them with your fingers into a plate. Let dry for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. For more reality, lightly rub with something, for example, powdered sugar or ground chocolate, and stir. Think of how to serve this dish yourself;). Bon Appetit!!!
Unfortunately, such worms are not suitable for fishing, since they do not stick to the hook at all. But I have no doubt that craftsmen will be able to solve this problem in the near future. Or maybe they already decided.
Breeding worms at home for beginners is also attracted by the simplicity of the equipment used. The cultivation technology is simple and does not require special knowledge. Also tempting is the lack of special breeding facilities. In the initial stage, you can start a business in an ordinary apartment.
If you have already decided to engage in such an unusual business, then you should know that you can sell the worms themselves, vermicompost and worm tea. Vermicompost is an excellent fertilizer.
Worm tea is a unique product that will increase the yield by at least two times. It is effectively used for the cultivation of strawberries, indoor plants, for growing vegetables and fruits both in greenhouses and in the open field. In order for the business to develop effectively, it is necessary to create the most comfortable conditions for the life and reproduction of worms.
How to breed earthworms at home and how to make this activity grow into a business - this will be discussed further.
What are the benefits of worms
Earthworms are soil animals that feed on decaying plant debris and animal excretions. They consume bacteria, algae, nematode protozoa, fungi and their spores. Passing food through their intestines, the worms destroy it and mix it with the ground.
Recycling compost heaps, they leave the most valuable forms of humus with high microbiological activity in the soil. In the intestines of the worm, processes occur as a result of which the decay products of organic substances are converted into molecules of humic acids. The molecules combine with the mineral components of the soil to form calcium humates. These substances make the soil structural. 
The soil processed by worms contains many different enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, antibiotics, biologically active substances that disinfect the microflora. And worms play a dominant component in this process. In addition, these animals take an active part in loosening the soil, which makes it water and air permeable.
Earthworms are an indicator of the health and fertility of garden soil. If they feel good on your site, then the harvest will be good. Their normal density should be at least five large worms per 1 square meter of excavated area. If this amount is less, then the land needs organic fertilization.
You should be aware that worms help neutralize the acidity of the soil, since they prefer a neutral environment. They eat straw, loosen the soil, and reduce the number of nematodes.
Types of worms
Consider what types of worms you need to buy for breeding and how they differ.
Plain rain
Earthworms are invertebrates whose body consists of ring-shaped segments with short bristles. The body is smooth, slippery, cylindrical, 15-30 cm long. Leaning on the bristles, the body of the worm moves. The ventral side is flat, the back is convex and dark in color. 
The earthworm is hermaphrodite, but reproduces sexually through mating. The thickening at the front is called the girdle. There are glands that secrete a sticky liquid. The animal envelops the eggs with mucus during reproduction. A cocoon of mucus protects eggs from dampness and adverse factors. After a while, small worms come out of it. Life span earthworm 3-4 years.
The earthworm has no sense organs, but perceives irritation with the help nervous system and reacts to them reflexively. He also has no organs of vision, but he perceives light stimuli. Earthworms sense odors and are capable of regenerating lost body parts.
California red
One of the varieties of earthworm is the red California worm, which is often bred at home. Compared to earthworms, Californian ones have many advantages in breeding, growing, feeding. This animal reaches 6-8 cm in length and weighs 1 g. Reproduction takes place at the age of three months. 
With proper care, each individual produces up to 500-1500 pieces of its own kind per season. The California worm is distinguished by both high fertility and longevity. Its life span is about 16 years. The only drawback of the Californian worm is that it is very thermophilic and does not crawl deep into the soil when the temperature drops.
Prospector
The prospector worm is the result of selection. This species was obtained in 1982 as a result of crossing the southern and northern dung worms. Distinctive characteristic animal is the presence of the instinct for self-preservation. At low temperatures, it goes to a safe depth. This species reproduces in a much wider temperature range - + 8 ... + 29 ° С. 
Productivity of a prospector worm is higher than that of a normal earthworm. He is unpretentious, does not get sick and differs in perseverance in the substrate. Unlike the red Californian, the prospector worm easily switches from one type of food to another. The reproduction rate and lifespan is the same as that of the Californian, but this species retains high viability and productivity at a high density of the substrate population.
Technology for growing worms at home
In order to get the required amount of vermicompost for fertilizing the garden, you should think about breeding earthworms at home.
The recipe for a fertile soil mixture is simple. It is necessary to add 1 kg of sand and 5 kg of vermicompost to black soil per 1 square meter.
How to choose a seat
If you decide to start breeding worms, then you should know that this requires a mini-farm or vermicompost. The wormhole can be placed anywhere: on a balcony, in an apartment, in a yard, in a garden, in a garage or any utility room. It should be a place free of noise and vibration. During processing, no unpleasant odors emanate from the structure. The main thing is that the temperature regime in the room is within acceptable limits.
At temperatures above 36 ° C, the worms will die.
The odor can be emitted by the feed. In this case, it must be sprinkled with vermicompost or earth.
Types of worms
For breeding worms, wooden or plastic boxes made of food plastic with a height of 30-40 cm are often used. The containers must have ventilation. To do this, use a drill to drill holes in the upper part of the box around the entire perimeter and in the lid over the entire area. The boxes should be installed on the legs at an angle. Then the vermicelli can drain through the hole in the bottom. Place a container to collect it under the hole.
Worms feel good in cardboard boxes... They feed on pieces of cardboard. True, the boxes get wet, and they often have to be replaced with new ones.
An old refrigerator is also suitable for breeding. It is installed with the door facing up. Don't forget to make ventilation holes. 
The most convenient but expensive equipment for breeding worms is a special vermicompost. It consists of several plastic boxes that are stacked on top of one another. Each has side vents and bottom slots for water passage. The bottom drawer is placed on legs. In its bottom there is a faucet for draining the vermicom. The top drawer is covered with a duvet to maintain moisture and a plastic lid.
Instructions for making a homemade worm
Consider how to build a vermi farm with your own hands, where to start manufacturing and what tools you need.
For a homemade worm, the same plastic boxes are most suitable for food products... They fit well vertically and fit into each other. The box must be one-piece, without holes, measuring 60 × 40.
The bottom drawer will be used to collect the soil solution, the upper ones to contain the worm. On top, you can put three compartments for growing a worm. In the bottom drawer, a series of holes are drilled from the top of the side pieces with a drill. But in the corners (up to 10 cm), holes should not be made, since the soil solution will drain through them.
In the second box, you need to make the same holes, but around the entire perimeter. In the bottom of the second box, we make cuts parallel to the stiffeners using a grinder (approximately 8 pcs.). We clean the surface from burrs with a chisel. We make 3 boxes of the second type.
At the bottom of the boxes we lay a row of wooden rods as thick as a finger. They will prevent clogging of the bottom holes. It is necessary to sew bags from spunbond fabric of high density. They are laid on top of the rods. It is necessary to cut out the plastic nets to move the worms to a new box. They are used when 5 cm remains to the full box, and continue to feed the worm. Then, with a full box, the worms will be in the net, and they can be resettled.
We repeat the procedure with resettlement three times until the worm is completely caught. We make the top cover from plywood. Using a drill, we make its perforation.
What equipment is needed
To breed worms at home, you need to purchase a small amount of equipment: scales, wheelbarrow, sieve, shovel, pitchfork, bucket, thermometers for measuring soil and air temperature, instrument for measuring soil acidity, racks, boxes for growing worms.
Soil selection
The reproduction and life of worms depends on the quality of the soil. Half of the container must be filled with humus with the addition of shredded cardboard. The soil should have a moisture content of 70-80%. It's easy to check. To do this, take a handful of soil in your hand and squeeze it tightly. If, as a result of compression, 1-2 drops of water are released, then the soil has the required moisture.
Starting a business, you should not immediately buy expensive vermicomposters. Use a wooden or plastic food box. It is necessary to make a hole in it for the outflow of liquid and ventilation. The room should have a temperature regime within 18-25 ° С, lighting 60 W at 20 m, ventilation no more than 0.5 m / s. Be aware that chlorinated water inhibits worms, so use water containers. Take care of protecting the worms from pests. They are eaten by moles, rats, and other rodents. 
Buying broodstock
You can buy worms for breeding both online and from local worm farm owners. When buying a broodstock, you should pay attention to the appearance of the worm. It should be red and mobile. The broodstock includes at least 1500 worms. The calculation must be carried out from the following ratio: for 1 cubic meter of soil, 1-3 families are needed for breeding.
How to populate correctly
2-3 days after preparing the soil, it is necessary to make a deepening in it and populate the first inhabitants there. Then gently spread the soil and close the lid. After a couple of days, you need to add food.
In order to determine the required acidity of the soil and check whether the worms will take root well in the new house, it is necessary to do a trial settlement in a small container. Based on the results, you can determine whether the optimum acidity level has been reached or needs correction.
The optimum acidity level for breeding worms should be in the range of 6.6 - 7.5 pH.
If there are a lot of dead worms, then the acidity must be changed. It is increased by adding straw, sawdust, plants. To reduce the acidity of the soil, it is necessary to add chalk, limestone, shells.
Within a week after settling, it is necessary to check how the worms feel in the new home. If the surface of the substrate is clean, and they are mobile, then the resettlement was successful.
What to feed
How to feed the worms at home?
Worms are not picky about food. They feed on dead or decaying plants. It is recommended to give potato peels, cabbage leaves, banana peels, stale bread, tea or coffee grounds, straw, grass, water from a container washed from sour cream or kefir, chicken droppings.
Worms can be classified as vegetarians. Citrus fruits, meat, eggs cannot be added to their food. Fresh manure should not be added to worms, as it generates heat up to 70 ° C.
All the food you give to the worms must be minced. They cannot process it in solid form. A constant feed composition should be maintained. Worms tune in better to the food they have tasted for the first time in their life. When food changes, individuals must adapt over a period of time. 
Care rules
Growing and caring for worms at home includes feeding, maintaining a favorable temperature regime, watering and loosening the substrate.
The first feeding is carried out a few days after settling. For this, feed 3-5 cm thick is applied on a fourth of the surface and evenly distributed. Next time, the food is applied 5-7 cm thick on the entire surface of the box.
Feeding is added to the worms every 1.5 - 2 weeks, as they are eaten, until the box is filled to a height of 50-60 cm. The frequency of feeding depends on the number of worms and on the temperature of the content. It is necessary to keep worms at a temperature of + 15 ... + 25 ° С. Worms multiply quickly enough, so it is necessary to have prepared transplant boxes. One family after overwintering increases 10 times.
It should be remembered that worms need moisture. Therefore, the substrate must be watered regularly. Optimum humidity should be 80%. This procedure must be done using a watering can with fine holes with settled water or rainwater at a temperature of 24 ° C.
Worms need oxygen, so if the substrate layer is 20 cm or more, it is necessary to regularly loosen it. This procedure is carried out with special forks with round ends. For this, the substrate is pierced without stirring the layers twice a week to the depth of occurrence of the worms.
As a result of their vigorous activity the substrate in the box is divided into three zones.
The top layer contains nutrients and organic debris. The middle layer is designed to house the worms. The bottom layer is the most valuable. It collects all the products of soil processing, which are used as vermicompost and worm tea. As the worms work, the lower layer is constantly growing. The duration of the complete processing process in one box is 3-4 months. After that, the worms with a part of the old substrate are transplanted into another container, and everything starts over.
What and to whom to sell from the worm farm
The main advantage of the vermi farm is that you can get valuable fertilizer and good income from unnecessary waste. To do this, you need to study the market and potential buyers.
To fertilize the soil
To fertilize a plot with an area of 3-4 acres, it is enough to purchase 1.5 - 3 thousand worms. Throughout the year, they will produce the required amount of vermicompost. This valuable fertilizer can be sold to neighbors and acquaintances. When expanding the vermi farm, it can be offered to specialized stores, farms.
For fishing
It is also profitable to grow worms for fishermen and sell them in bazaars or take them to specialty stores, since this is part of the vermi business. A fisherman rarely takes the time to dig up the soil in search of a worm. It's always easier to buy it. Fishing shops will borrow from you because the worm has a long lifespan and demand is strong. The main thing is that the packaging promotes the life of the worms not for a certain period. The worm is the most valuable product for fish. Therefore, real professionals often breed worms at home for fishing. 
To the pet store
The pet store also needs a constant supply of fresh worms and vermicompost. Worms are used there as food for fish, birds and other inhabitants.
For fish farms
For the efficient operation of fish farms and the normal growth of fish, it is necessary to use live food for its feeding. Therefore, the need for a worm as an irreplaceable product with a high nutritional value is constantly growing.
For plant nutrition
The vermicompost obtained from the vermi farm can be used for growing indoor flowers, seedlings, vegetables in the greenhouse and in the garden, for planting fruit crops, grapes, medicinal plants... Vermicompost is especially valuable in greenhouses, since it is important to exclude the likelihood of diseases. Don't worry about worms in flower pots. Worms cannot cause any harm to plants. Since the use of vermicompost is wide enough, the demand is obvious. 
To expand the assortment, you can also offer vermicelli. It is made in worm farms by slowly passing water through a stack of containers or with a recipe. To do this, mix vermicompost with water in a ratio of 1: 10. Saturate it with oxygen for good bacteria growth. This can be done with an aquarium compressor. Insist during the day at room temperature, after which the solution is defended and filtered. The sediment can be used as fertilizer, and the solution can be used for foliar and root feeding.
Vermicelli should be used within 4 hours after turning off the compressor. With its further storage, bacteria die, the effectiveness of the solution decreases, and it emits an unpleasant odor.
How to prepare vermi farm products for sale
- The main products of the vermi farm for sale are:
- worms;
- biohumus;
- worm tea.
To prepare products for sale, they need to be properly packaged and stored. Worms can be packed in tight plastic bags with ventilation holes. Store them in a cool place to avoid excessive worm activity. A sufficient amount of soil must be added to the bag.
It is good to pack mother colonies for sale in cardboard boxes. The family should be composed of cocoons, fry and adults. 
Vermicompost is a dark-colored smearing mass. After removing the worms, it is collected with a scoop, dried to a moisture content of 40-50%, sieved with a sieve and packed for storage. Vermicompost can be stored at temperatures ranging from -20 to + 30 ° C. So that the fertilizer does not lose its biological activity, it is still not worth freezing it.
Vermicelli is packed in plastic bottles before selling. Do not forget to indicate the expiration date of the solution.
Calculation of profitability
From 1 cubic meter of nursery, you can get up to 10 thousand worms and about 0.5 tons of vermicompost per year. When selling 1 worm for 2 rubles, you can get 20 thousand from the sale of worms alone, not taking into account the profit from vermicompost and vermicelli. business, we get 150%. As you can see, the revenue is quite decent.
Is it possible to make money on such a business as growing strawberries all year round in the greenhouse? Let's try to answer this question in a separate one.
Champignons lend themselves well to artificial conditions. The demand for champignons in the food market makes them attractive for entrepreneurship.
Pros and cons of business
Breeding worms is a profitable and rewarding business. This business is associated with minimal risks, so if you are interested, then you should try first in an old refrigerator or wooden box. Having mastered breeding worms at home by video and in practice, having studied all the subtleties and working with the sale of products, you will decide whether it is worth expanding your business. There are practically no shortcomings in the business based on worms, as evidenced by the reviews of entrepreneurs. With a serious approach, the business will generate considerable income.
Gelatinous worms
1:567Let's diversify your holiday table with unusual elements - jelly worms that can be used in many dishes and variations! Such edible design elements will make everyone at the table exclaim in admiration or open their mouths in surprise!
The jelly-like mass after solidification can take any shape. It all depends on the creative flight of the culinary specialist himself. Impressive jelly worms, the recipe for which we will now study, look like real ones, especially if you try to reproduce their appearance with color. Such a dish can become the centerpiece of the evening and cause fun and jokes at the table.
1:1756In order to prepare everyone's favorite delicacy, you will need:
- powder for making jelly of any color (you can buy in a candy store)
- drink straws - the wider the better
Cooking:
Dilute the powder in warm water until completely dissolved.
1:519ATTENTION: we take less water than indicated on the package, about one and a half times.
Let cool.
Cut the tubes for the drink to make it shorter.
We put them in a glass as tightly as possible to each other.
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Pour the cooled mixture on top, then put it in the refrigerator overnight (8-10 hours).
Advice! You can diversify the appearance of worms by pouring jelly into straws different colors... In this case, pour each new jelly solution onto the already frozen previous one. Then we get striped jelly worms.
3:569After the mixture hardens, we take out the tubes and substitute them under a stream of hot water.
We squeeze the resulting "worms" out of the tubes with our hands.
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Put it back in the refrigerator for a couple of hours - and the "worms" are ready!
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How to make jelly worms so that they completely mimic worms?
5:970It is enough to choose a fruit jelly composition of a suitable color. For example, blueberry, black currant or plum. You can also use the fruit and berry preserves available in your bins. Blackcurrant and mulberry jams would work especially well, although any can be used.
5:1517But here the cooking technology is somewhat different: take 2 tablespoons of gelatin and dissolve in a glass of hot water. Separately dissolve a glass of sugar in a glass of water, bring to a boil and add the jam. Cook for a couple of minutes, and after cooling, filter. At the last stage, mix both solutions and get a jelly mass. Next, pour it into tubes. 5: 665
Ideas for using jelly worms
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Squeeze the contents of the straws, put them on a flat dish and sprinkle with powdered sugar. The powder can be replaced with sugar, but the crystals will linger on the worms only if you roll them over the sugar with light pressure. Children are very fond of such sweets. For more convenient use, long sweet pasta can be cut into more convenient slices.
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From jelly worms of different colors, you can lay out any pattern on the surface of the cake: flowers, leaves, spirals, lattices, etc. But cakes, especially baskets, can be decorated in a completely unexpected way. For example, fill them with protein cream, insert worms into the cream, imitating hair, draw eyes and a mouth. These are such funny little people in sand baskets.
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In almost all fruits, you can make holes and insert jelly worms into them. The effect of "torn emotions", especially if our imitation resembles real worms in color!
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You can also serve chocolate desserts in bowls that resemble earthy soil, with jelly worms sticking out of the soil. Amazing experience, especially for women and children! The evening promises to be unforgettable and fun!
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