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- Add a **natural colorant** such as a vegetable dye or water-based ink (e.g. hibiscus, beetroot, madder). The puree is acidic (PH6-7), consider this in your choice of colorant. Dissipate some more water or to compensate for the added liquid. Adding spices may also work to create color (and smell variations).
- Add 1 tablespoon of **melted bees wax** for a more rigid, more water proof mango leather.
-**Stiffeners** such as fibres, yarn or natural debris may be added for more structure and reinforcement.
-**Other starches** will work, pick whatever is (organically) produced locally.
-**Other starches** will work, pick whatever is (organically) produced locally. Different starches may have different levels of binding power. If it gets too brittle and cracks, you used too much.
- For recipe made of local produce, rather than local waste, try other **fibrous fruit waste** like, apples, peaches, plums or even rhubarb.
- Using the fruit leftovers from juicing 10 pears gave good results with this recipe but require longer drying time. Use 2 tbsp of starch and 1/2 a tbsp of glycerine for this amount.
