Did you know you could use your leftover concentrates to make potent edibles? “All types of cannabis concentrates can be used in cooking,” said Jay Denniston, director of science at Dixie Brands. “However, the myriad of different types of concentrates, with variability in potency, form, flavor, and aroma, can create difficulty in choosing the right type of […]
COVID-19 has become a global concern, and we all want to know everything we should be doing to increase our odds of staying healthy and safe. Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Steffanie Strathdee says, “Right now, we are facing a pandemic where SARS-CoV-2 attacks lung cells, preferentially in the lower respiratory tract. In my view, better […]
Mondelez, maker of Oreos, Chips Ahoy cookies and Maynard candies, say they’re preparing to start making marijuana edibles. There are a couple of caveats to this story however. First, Van de Put said the products they ultimately release won’t be the kind of weed-cookies that get you high. Instead, Mondelez plans on making snacks infused […]
The creator of one of the most recognized brands of jelly beans has debuted a line of cannabis-infused sweets for candy lovers to enjoy. Last month, “Candyman” David Klein, responsible for the creation of Jelly Belly’s jelly beans in 1976, announced the founding of his new company, Spectrum Confections, that will offer the treats in 38 flavors. Every […]
Following heavy push back from the cannabis industry, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will reverse a planned policy change that would have banned cannabis-infused gummies and hard candies. Instead of an outright ban — which was first announced in October — the LCB will instead pass new regulations restricting such products’ colors and shapes. See the original […]
The safest way to consume cannabis is through edibles, according to the average American. That’s what researchers found after a recent survey 9,000 respondents across the United States. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, discovered that 25% of respondents picked cannabis-infused edibles as the safest form of marijuana consumption. See the original article […]
Edibles sales in the U.S. and Canada are on pace to reach more than $4.1 billion by 2022, according to a new report. A report from Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics says the growth will be driven by strategies and participation from the consumer-packaged goods industry. Edibles spending in U.S. and Canadian markets reached […]
At a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) meeting on Wednesday, regulators announced a major change to the way the agency views cannabis-infused edible products, effectively banning all hard candies, fruit chews, gummies, and stylized chocolates. Producers are required to resubmit their products for approval by January 1, when the board’s new rules on […]
When you look at the resin glands or trichomes of a cannabis plant, most of the THC inside those glands is actually THCA. THCA is the acidic precursor of what most people think of as psychoactive THC, which is called delta-9-THC. Through a process called decarboxylation, which refers to the transfer of carbon atoms triggered […]
A cannabis company in Oregon has teamed up with a dispensary to help kids taken from undocumented parents. Leif Goods will donate $1 for each of its chocolate bars sold at Farma during the next week. In the last six weeks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has separated nearly 2,000 migrant children from their […]
Sublingual absorption cannabis products, like mints, breath strips, and gummies, are cannabis edibles that are dissolved under the tongue. They’re becoming increasingly popular in states where cannabis is legal for adult use for their fast onset and potent effects, but how do they work? Traditional edibles, like brownies or any kind of baked good or […]
Dreaming of a space where patrons will be advised by knowledgeable cannabis guides, with after-dinner activities in the same facility designed to let patrons fully immerse themselves in the high, Chris Sayegh, who’s been building up the hype around his HERB restaurant concept over the past year, tells Cannabis Now that securing permits and building […]
Edibles have been a particular source of consternation for states attempting to anticipate any harm that might come from them, and regulate these problems away before they happen. Here’s how edible laws look in adult-use states, where edibles sales are allowed, across the nation: Recently, Colorado restricted any edible from including the words “candy” or […]
Cannabis can stimulate appetite, reduce anxiety, and make you feel more emotionally open. So it’s no wonder that some people would want to incorporate a little marijuana into their festivities and food over the Thanksgiving holiday. You don’t have to be a culinary expert to spice up your Thanksgiving meal with cannabis. If you live […]
Making cannabis edibles isn’t as simple as throwing some herb into your favorite dish, it takes a bit of preparation and know-how. The first step is decarboxylating the cannabis, also known as decarbing. This process converts the THC-A in the bud into the psychoactive THC that stimulates the mind, body and soul. Some cannabis hobbyists […]
Edibles just got upgraded to the top of the Foodie chain and in the process are making a celebrity chef out of their innovative creator. In The 420 Gourmet The Elevated Art of Cannabis Cuisine; (Harper Wave) by JeffThe420Chef the food is the star, not the high, and Cannabis becomes just another ingredient and not […]
For new cannabis users there’s more ways to medicate than ever. Not that long ago, most people’s experience with cannabis was little more than asking a friend to get a nondescript bag of buds from that friend with a hookup. Now, there’s a wide range of products available from dried flower to transdermal patches to […]
Ditch the drugstore: create your own medicine! A kitchen appliance is making it safe and easy to extract essential oils at home from virtually any plant-based material. The Source is a small kitchen appliance that’s safe and easy for anyone to use. The process is simple: 1. The essential oil enthusiast chooses their botanical, which […]
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Cannabis Committee, in coordination with Americans for Safe Access (ASA), and the Hemp Industries Association (HIA), announces the release of a joint statement advocating for implementation of best practices for the regulation of consumable, topical, and inhalant cannabis and hemp-derived products to ensure quality and consumer safety. These best […]
Alcohol has been my drug of choice since my very first White Russian. From guilty pleasure drinks to perfectly crisp martinis, something about the ritual of making and sipping a cocktail had me sold early on. I never gave marijuana much love, and even in college, I always chose watery beer over those fat, clumsy […]
Cannabis-infused treats are no longer limited to your pan of pot brownies made from a box mix. Nope, edibles are all grown up, and they have good taste. Even Ruhlman is weighing in on how to cook with cannabis. In 2014 legal marijuana sales in the US came in at an estimated $2.6 billion. That […]
The web series Bong Appetit, which is produced by Vice’s food video channel Munchies, explores creative uses of marijuana in food and drink, and the first episode features the leading authority in combining marijuana with authentic Italian dishes. The 91-year-old California grandmother known as Nonna Marijuana reveals a series of innovative techniques to make weed […]
2014 was a big year for cannabis. It saw the birth of Washington’s recreational market, new legislation that legalized cannabis in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., and even the first national consumer cannabis advertisement, run in The New York Times. The industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, with innovative new products and businesses […]
Pot brownies, cookies and other potent treats have been around for years, but as more states pass legislation to legalize marijuana, a rock star would like to introduce you to a more sophisticated form of cannabis cuisine. In partnership with the owners of Greenway Compassionate Relief, a medical marijuana dispensary in Santa Cruz, California, Grammy […]
Hemp protein powder is one of the cleanest, most whole food sources of protein powder you can use in any of your recipes. Made of only includes raw, whole milled hemp seeds, it retains all of the essential fatty acids found in hemp and contains no other ingredients, such as highly processed fillers. Hemp protein […]
It’s not enough to simply simmer your chopped-up marijuana buds in butter anymore. Today’s more highly advanced experts on cooking with cannabis strongly suggest that, in order to reap the reefer’s full benefits, you should prep the pot first, using a somewhat modernist-sounding technique. It’s called decarboxylating. And, it’s “an essential step,” says Matt Gray, […]
Maureen Dowd’s infamous experience with edible marijuana is the theme for a “Consume Responsibly” billboard. The billboard is the work of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), one of the main groups behind Amendment 64 in Colorado. It’s the first of many ads aimed at education in a new campaign they coined “Consume Responsibly.”With traditional marijuana education […]
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation will explore the possibility of developing a signature Unique Pizza that has cannabis infused into it. The company would utilize Dr. Reddy‘s world renowned skills, laboratories and test kitchen to develop a signature line of marijuana enhanced Unique Pizza’s, that could be sold at adult bars and night clubs throughout the […]
Seattle-based Db3 Inc. first edibles company to be granted both cannabis producer and processor licenses from Washington State: With its dedication to quality, consistency and education, Db3 leads state into new era of legalized cannabis with Zoots brand Nearly two years in the making – after state voters approved Washington Initiative 502 – Seattle-based company, Db3 […]
It’s been one month since legal marijuana sales began in Washington State, making it only the second state where it is legal to buy pot without a doctor’s note, but last week Top Shelf Cannabis in Bellingham became the first dispensary to the state that had edibles for sale. However, most of Washington State is still wondering where their […]
Colorado’s edible marijuana manufacturers face new restrictive guidelines related to the labeling, packaging, and potency of their products. According The Denver Post, the new rules will do away with all single-package edibles that have over 100 milligrams of THC, the maximum amount of the psychoactive component allowed by state law. Products still may contain up to 100 milligrams […]
A Seattle-based company that makes marijuana-infused drinks and candies has become the first business in Washington approved to make edible pot products for the state’s newly opened stores. Db3 Inc., which will trade under the brand name Zoots, and will manufacturer cannabis-infused baked goods, chews, energy drinks and drink additives out of a 25,000 square-foot Seattle facility. […]
More than 40 entries were competing for the top spot for edibles at the fifth annual High Times Cannabis Cup held in Santa Rosa, California. But Madame Munchie’s Artisanal Cannabis Macarons beat out all others and won the 2014 award for Best Medical Marijuana Edibles. Madame Munchie, the young San Francisco based collective, presented the […]