Introducing our Ancestral Gummies
The Truth About Our Ancestral Gummy: Nourished Child
Hello, SubLuna family 💛
We need to be honest with you… there’s a chance you’re not going to like what you just purchased from us.
Yes, we’re serious.
If you’re reading this, it’s because you picked up our Ancestral Gummy, Nourished Child (formerly known as Old MacDonald Had a Farm). This post is your little “manual” to make sure it becomes a favorite—not a fail—in your home.
Why We Created It
We noticed a real gap in the market: children missing out on crucial nutrients—leading to picky eating, behavior challenges, and sluggish development.
So, we set out to do something no one in the world had ever done before:
➡️ Put beef liver and other ancestral ingredients into a gummy form.
Why? Because if it could help even one child thrive, it would be worth it.
The Two Big Challenges
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Shelf Stability
Getting beef liver into a shelf-stable gummy with a beef gelatin base was unheard of. Thankfully, with the help of brilliant chemists, we cracked the code. -
Taste
Beef liver is nutrient-dense—but it’s strong in flavor. After months of testing natural flavors (never hidden or synthetic), we discovered that chocolate was the only option that worked. Specifically, a s’mores-style chocolate that kids actually loved.
The result? A chewy, chocolatey gummy with a hint of “vitamin-like” finish.
What Families Are Saying
✨ 50% of families say things like:
- “I can’t believe there’s beef liver in this gummy—you can’t tell at all!”
- “The chocolate flavor’s genius.”
- “I’ve been looking for this product since I became a mom.”
😬 The other 50% say:
- “This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever had in my life.”
- “I can’t believe this flavor made it to market.”
- “Completely unpalatable.”
So… what’s going on?
Why Some Kids Hate It (At First)
Nature has a funny way of working: foods richest in nutrients (like beef liver and sardines) often taste the worst to the people who need them most.
That means when kids (or parents!) are deficient, they may find this gummy repulsive. But here’s the fascinating part:
👉 Families who stayed consistent—despite the initial resistance—not only learned to tolerate the flavor, they began to enjoy it and even crave it daily.
In just a few weeks, it often transforms from least favorite to most favorite.
The Life-Changing Benefits
As acceptance grows, families report incredible shifts:
- Kids become more adventurous eaters (choosing steak over fries, eggs over pancakes).
- Digestive fire reignites.
- Dark eye circles disappear.
- Rigid, picky behaviors soften.
This is root cause nourishment that can transform the way a child interacts with food and the world around them.
Tips for Success
Here are some tried-and-true strategies for making the transition smoother:
The First Time
- Don’t call it a gummy—say it’s a vitamin.
- Explain gently: sometimes things don’t taste good at first because our body needs them.
- Start with just 1 gummy.
- Stay neutral—no pressure if they don’t like it.
Ongoing Encouragement
- Pause and reintroduce later if needed.
- Offer casually, without stakes.
- Serve with meals on a plate.
- Try when they’re extra hungry.
- Make it fun: call it a “brave kid” vitamin.
- For older kids—yes, a little bribery works 😉.
- Cut into pieces or swallow like a pill.
- Add a touch of honey/salt or press in a chocolate chip.
- Model consistency—take yours alongside them.
The Bigger Picture
Whether your child loves it from day one or needs some patience, know this:
You’re not alone. Many families have gone through the same journey—and come out the other side with thriving kids who love their daily Nourished Child gummy.
We’re honored to be part of your kitchen, your routines, and your story of healing.
With love (and beef liver),
Arielle & the SubLuna Team