Aether:Always foods

Aether: Always Foods

Aether: Always Foods is a concept for creating nutrient-dense, daily consumables that provide a full spectrum of vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and proteins, particularly for individuals on restricted diets. The core product is a high-protein gummy supplement aimed at meeting minimum healthy needs, with a focus on testosterone support for males in their 30s. This includes recipes for homemade bone broth (from butcher scraps), tallow, protein gummies combining whey and broth, and optional cocoa-tallow fat bombs. Below are the recipes, instructions, nutritional breakdowns, and an ingredient inventory with cost analysis.

Feasibility and Considerations

Creating these foods uses affordable, accessible ingredients like butcher bone scraps (often $5 or less for 2-3 lbs). The gummies provide ~45g protein per 150g serving, blending whey's complete amino acids with broth's collagen. Costs are minimized by homemade elements, with batch costs around $8.77 for ~400g yield. Safety notes: Consult a doctor for supplements; use food-grade items; monitor via bloodwork.

Recipes

Homemade Bone Broth

This replaces bone broth powder in the gummies, providing collagen and minerals. Makes ~2-3 quarts (enough for 4-6 gummy batches).

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs bone scraps (marrow/knuckle bones from butcher; ~$5 or less)
• Veggie scraps (onion, carrot, celery—optional for flavor)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (extracts minerals)
• Water to cover (~8-10 cups)
• Salt/herbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: Roast bones at 400°F for 30-45 min (optional for deeper flavor).
2. Cook:
   • Pressure cooker (faster, ~2 hours): Add bones, veggies, vinegar to pot; cover with water. Seal, cook on high pressure 120 min. Natural release.
   • Crockpot (slower): Add to 6-quart pot; cover with water. Low 24-48 hours (add water if needed).
3. Strain: Cool slightly; strain solids. Refrigerate overnight—gelatin sets, fat rises.
4. Skim fat: Scrape off solidified fat (save for tallow or fat bombs).
5. Store: Use fresh (fridge 4-5 days) or freeze. For gummies, reduce on stove to concentrate (~half volume) for thicker texture/protein.

Homemade Tallow

Rendered from skimmed bone broth fat. Yields ~1/2-1 cup per batch.

Ingredients

• Skimmed fat from bone broth

Instructions

1. Render fat in a pan over low heat until liquid.
2. Strain through cheesecloth if needed.
3. Cool and store in jars (fridge up to 1 month, freezer longer). Use for cooking or fat bombs.

Protein Gummies (Whey + Homemade Broth)

Adjusted recipe with reduced whey and homemade broth. Batch yields ~400g (2-3 days at 150g/day, split twice). Prep: 15 min + 2 hours chill. Individual gummy size: 3-5g (use 2-4ml mold cavities; ~15-25 pieces per 75g dose).

Ingredients

• 1-1.5 cups concentrated homemade bone broth
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice
• 4 packets (40g) unflavored gelatin
• 25g whey protein isolate
• 10g MCT powder
• 20g spirulina powder
• 15g chia powder
• 10g ginger powder
• 10g freeze-dried blueberry powder
• 0.2g zinc glycinate powder
• 5.7g magnesium glycinate powder
• 1.6g ashwagandha root powder

Instructions

1. Bloom gelatin in 1/2 cup cold broth for 5 minutes.
2. Heat remaining broth + lime juice on low.
3. Dissolve bloomed gelatin.
4. Off heat, whisk in powders (whey, MCT, spirulina, chia, ginger, blueberry, zinc, magnesium, ashwagandha). Blend if clumpy.
5. Pour into molds; refrigerate 2 hours. Store refrigerated.

Tips: Concentrate broth for density. If thin, add more gelatin. Use silicone molds (3-5g size).

Cocoa-Tallow Fat Bombs

Keto-friendly treats from skimmed fat. Makes ~10-15 bombs.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tallow (from broth fat)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp erythritol (or sweetener)
• Optional: Vanilla extract, nuts

Instructions

1. Melt tallow over low heat.
2. Mix in cocoa and erythritol until smooth.
3. Pour into molds (ice cube trays work).
4. Chill until firm (1 hour). Store refrigerated.

Nutritional Breakdowns

Protein Gummies (Per 150g Serving)

Adjusted for reduced whey + broth; ~45g protein (hybrid profile). Based on USDA/NIH data; adult male RDIs.

Nutrient	Amount per 150g Serving	% Daily Value (Adult Male)	Key Sources in Recipe
Calories	~325-375	16-19%	Proteins, fats (MCT/chia)
Protein	45g	80%	Whey/broth/gelatin/spirulina
Carbs	20g	7%	Blueberry/ginger/chia
Fat	6g	8%	MCT, chia
Fiber	~8g	29%	Chia, blueberry/ginger/spirulina
Vitamin A	~200-500mcg RAE	22-55%	Spirulina/blueberry
Vitamin C	~25mg	28%	Lime, blueberry
B Vitamins (e.g., B2, B3)	~2-3mg each	100-150%	Spirulina
Iron	~4mg	50%	Spirulina, chia
Zinc	15mg (elemental)	136%	Added zinc glycinate
Magnesium	300mg (elemental)	71%	Added magnesium glycinate
Other (e.g., omega-3s, antioxidants, adaptogens for T/cortisol; collagen for joints)	High	N/A	Chia, blueberry/ginger, ashwagandha (~600mg), broth

Notes: Covers protein, vitamins, T-support. Missing: Higher fats/carbs (from diet). Pair with multivitamin.

No detailed breakdowns for broth/tallow/fat bombs, as they are byproducts/supplements. Broth: ~5-10g protein/cup, minerals. Tallow: Pure fat (~100% calories from fat). Fat bombs: ~100-150 cal each, low-carb.

Ingredient Inventory and Cost Breakdown

Based on Amazon listings (as of October 11, 2025) and butcher scraps. Recurring costs only; one-time scale excluded from per-batch. Batch: ~400g yield. Serving: 150g.

Name	Package Size (g or ml)	Price ($)	Recipe Amount (g or ml)	Unit	Cost per Unit ($/g or $/ml)	Cost per Batch ($)	Batches per Package
Gelatin Powder	907.2	24.99	40.0	g	0.0275	1.10	22.68
Lime Juice	946.24	10.23	60.0	ml	0.0108	0.65	15.77
Whey Protein Isolate	453.6	23.35	25.0	g	0.0515	1.29	18.14
Bone Scraps (for Broth)	~10 batches equiv.	5.00	N/A (periodic)	N/A	N/A	0.50	10.00
MCT Oil Powder	680.4	26.99	10.0	g	0.0397	0.40	68.04
Spirulina Powder	226.8	9.99	20.0	g	0.0440	0.88	11.34
Chia Powder	226.8	14.88	15.0	g	0.0656	0.98	15.12
Ground Ginger Powder	226.8	9.99	10.0	g	0.0440	0.44	22.68
Blueberry Powder	283.5	29.95	10.0	g	0.1056	1.06	28.35
Zinc Glycinate Powder	250.0	15.93	0.2	g	0.0637	0.01	1250.00
Magnesium Glycinate Powder	250.0	17.97	5.7	g	0.0719	0.41	43.86
Ashwagandha Powder	500.1	15.98	1.6	g	0.0320	0.05	312.56
Milligram Scale (One-Time)	1 unit	18.00	N/A	unit	N/A	0.00	N/A

Totals (Recurring Ingredients Only):

• Total cost per batch (~400g yield): $8.77
• Input cost per serving (150g): $3.29

Inventory Tips: Reorder whey/lime first. Prices fluctuate; update as needed. Bone scraps: Local butcher, ~$5 for multiple batches.

See Also

• Testosterone Support Supplements
• Keto Recipes