Do you want to start making your own cannabis edibles? Maybe you’ve been baking cookies for a while, and you want to try making something different, like gummies or hard candy? You’ll find plenty of recipes for whatever type of edible you’re interested in making, but the best recipes will note that it’s hard to create consistency batch-to-batch or even bite-to-bite.
If you want cannabis edibles you can rely on, here are five tips for finding your ideal edibles.
1. Look for cannabis brands that go the extra mile
If you’re looking for quality and consistency in your edibles, choose a brand that goes the extra mile to create its products.
Most cannabis brands infuse pre-existing cannabis oil into foods made with mediocre ingredients. These companies produce the bare minimum that will turn a profit, sacrificing quality along the way.
On the other hand, premium brands like Verano take on the challenge of producing a consistent product by consulting with chefs, recipe developers, and culinary cannabis experts to create cannabis edibles that people love. All batches are lab-tested for purity, cannabinoids, and terpenes, so you always know what you’re getting.
2. Don’t buy edibles made from shake
Most commercial edibles aren’t made from shake, but you might have a friend or neighbor who makes their own edibles this way. People have been making edibles from shake for decades, and while it’s not terrible, its expected effects can be inconsistent.
Any cannabis edible made with shake comes with quality control issues. When shake comes from high-quality strains, it’s a cheap way to make edibles without having to grind your own bud. However, shake comes from multiple strains, which means it will probably affect you differently each time. If you’re looking for specific and consistent effects with every batch, this won’t work.
3. Know your cannabis butter
When you’re looking at edibles made with cannabis butter, every butter brand is different. Most of the time, brands make edibles with their own cannabis butter, but it’s important to know which strain is used in the butter. Most importantly, you’ll want to know if the butter is made with sativa, indica, or hybrid genetics.
It’s much easier to buy edibles made with cannabis butter than it is to make your own. To make your own cookies, you’ll need to adjust your batch size based on your butter potency, so each cookie is the right strength. You can’t just add extra butter to make stronger cookies without ruining them.
4. Buy your gummies from premium brands
Gummies are one of the most popular cannabis edibles, but if you’ve ever tried to make your own, you know it’s extremely hard. Most people struggle to make firm gummy candy and end up with a jelly-like substance instead. If you’re trying to make your own cannabis-infused gummies, it’s much easier to buy them from a premium brand. Cannabis companies that make gummies and hard candies have access to commercial equipment that makes each batch turn out perfect every time.
There are so many gummies out there to choose from, and you probably don’t want to spend the money trying everything. Talk to the staff at your local dispensary and ask them for a recommendation. If you want something specific, tell them what you’re looking for, and they’ll recommend some brands and products for you.
Sure, you’ll pay more for a gummy from a dispensary, but when you buy from a premium brand, you’ll get a perfect edible every time. The taste and potency will be consistent, and you’ll get the texture of a real gummy.
5. Experiment
You’ll never find your ideal edibles if you don’t experiment. Start with edibles from a brand you know and love. Try different types of edibles, too. Chocolate, cookies, gummies, chips, and sodas will affect each person differently based on metabolism, so it’s important to experiment.
Once you find some edibles you like, see if the brand makes the same product in other flavors. Flavors are usually abundant when it comes to chocolates, but you can find a variety of gummy and soda flavors as well.
Your ideal edibles will be unique to you
Finding your perfect edibles is a personal journey. You might not have the same preferences as your friends, and you probably won’t like every edible you try. The key is to keep trying products until you find the right one.
However, you’ll have the best chance of finding a good edible by sticking to premium brands.