A method of making a gummy composition, comprising providing a gelatin blend, comprising gelatin and a swelling agent, providing a bonding blend, comprising a combination of at least two of a monosaccharide, a disaccharide and a tri-saccharide, providing an active blend, comprising an active agent and a liquid solvent, wherein the liquid solvent comprises a diprotic solvent, tri-protic solvent, or a combination thereof, combining the active blend, the bonding blend and a gelatin blend to provide a molding blend, and forming the molding blend into a gummy composition