In reply to Post #30
They have reportedly changed the amount and type of corn-syrup used in its make up due to the dangers to health attributed to it.
I can't remember where I read it, but I think they started the substitution this year so you may have got an all new improved recipe, other suppliers are more at liberty to change their recipe as they desire. An alternative reason could be as pointed out earlier that there was some contamination somewhere.
They have reportedly changed the amount and type of corn-syrup used in its make up due to the dangers to health attributed to it.
I can't remember where I read it, but I think they started the substitution this year so you may have got an all new improved recipe, other suppliers are more at liberty to change their recipe as they desire. An alternative reason could be as pointed out earlier that there was some contamination somewhere.
In reply to Post #31
Thanks, it did occur to me that the recipe of full fat coke may have changed and that could have effected the results.
I have been preparing my tigers like this for years and this is the first fail, so may have to change tactics if a reboil and sugar add don't work.
Thanks, it did occur to me that the recipe of full fat coke may have changed and that could have effected the results.
I have been preparing my tigers like this for years and this is the first fail, so may have to change tactics if a reboil and sugar add don't work.
In reply to Post #33
Reboilng won't do anything chap, and will most likely just detract from them. Just use them as is and do them differently next time
Reboilng won't do anything chap, and will most likely just detract from them. Just use them as is and do them differently next time
In reply to Post #34
Oh ok I'll do that then 👍
Has anyone done the method described by TC Carper in this post ?
Oh ok I'll do that then 👍
Has anyone done the method described by TC Carper in this post ?
In reply to Post #35
As in letting them slime up?
I think you'll find that's how most guys do it
As in letting them slime up?
I think you'll find that's how most guys do it
In reply to Post #35
I did. Worked a treat. I put a bin liner in the bucket and tied it at the top so it was air tight.
I did. Worked a treat. I put a bin liner in the bucket and tied it at the top so it was air tight.
In reply to Post #37
Thanks I'll give that a go then 👍
Thanks I'll give that a go then 👍
In reply to Post #26
Recently had this problem Neil with Tiger Nuts from Maltby's, it wasn't the nuts it was me, they wasn't air tight, the next batch I made sure they was and a lovely slime within 3 days.
I added stuff to the first batch and nothing to the second batch so will try a third batch with added bits but resist the temptation to have a peek.
Both batches worked.
Recently had this problem Neil with Tiger Nuts from Maltby's, it wasn't the nuts it was me, they wasn't air tight, the next batch I made sure they was and a lovely slime within 3 days.
I added stuff to the first batch and nothing to the second batch so will try a third batch with added bits but resist the temptation to have a peek.
Both batches worked.
In reply to Post #39
Thanks Mark , what method did you do with the nuts ?
Thanks Mark , what method did you do with the nuts ?
In reply to Post #40
First method was soak in warm sugared water for 24 hours and then bring to the boil / simmer for 20 minutes, back in a bucket with quite a bit more sugar and leave, nothing really happened although they still worked in a fishing situation.
Second batch was just soaked in water for 48 hours with nothing added, water was discarded and nuts put in pan covered with fresh water and boiled / simmered for 20 minutes, back in bucket hot with nothing added and sealed with block paving on top.
I later found the bucket was allowing air to escape hence the block paving.
First method was soak in warm sugared water for 24 hours and then bring to the boil / simmer for 20 minutes, back in a bucket with quite a bit more sugar and leave, nothing really happened although they still worked in a fishing situation.
Second batch was just soaked in water for 48 hours with nothing added, water was discarded and nuts put in pan covered with fresh water and boiled / simmered for 20 minutes, back in bucket hot with nothing added and sealed with block paving on top.
I later found the bucket was allowing air to escape hence the block paving.
In reply to Post #41
Will cooked tigers chop up in the bullit blender or coffee grinder, I'm not sure if they will break the cutters..?
Will cooked tigers chop up in the bullit blender or coffee grinder, I'm not sure if they will break the cutters..?
In reply to Post #42
They will be fine
They will be fine
whats are peoples thoughts on draining the tiger nut liquid from the cooked tigers (messy job) into bottles and adding some additives/powders such as GLM , keeping in the fridge and using to re-hydrate air dried boilies ?
or is the liquid/gloop good enough to use on its own as a soak
or is the liquid/gloop good enough to use on its own as a soak
In reply to Post #44
Don't mess with the slime, it's perfect as it is.
Don't mess with the slime, it's perfect as it is.