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5th batch and pretty pleased! 80% olive, 20% coconut (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by Deestan to c/[email protected]

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Almost got a full gel this time, which felt nice.

The olive oil was marinating with shredded lemon peels for a week prior to processing, so it got a really strong natural lemon aroma. Hoping it holds up once done curing. :)

Apart from that, no additives.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Thank you! Took a small look into it and looks simple (so it probably isn't).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

it is simple.

just be careful with caustic soda (hand and eye protection? air the room while mixing it with water)
don't use utensils made from materials that react to it (steel, glass and wood are safe to use. if you work with glass, choose those that can take the heat)

[–] Deestan 1 points 6 days ago

Yeah, basically that :)

I found this video to be useful - it goes into details and shows how to do stuff: https://youtu.be/EZTsW9UvNmU