In recent months, we have observed an upsurge of orders from customers who usually only bought flower or hash to contain the addition of marijuana edibles. Call it a change in trend, or the community collectively trying a new vessel of getting high out of their minds, this increase in the volume of edibles has also delivered the side effect of many curious questions about the product.
George is new to weed edibles. George ate a Cola Gummy and felt nothing. George ate 2 more. 🥴
From questions ranging from the recommended amount of gummies to have in one sitting to whether our THC Peanut Butter Rasta Bars can cause cavity (yes), we thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a blog to answering some of the most commonly asked questions.
Question: How safe are marijuana edible treats such as weed gummies and chocolate bars?
Given you shop from a trusted source and purchase the edibles from a reputable brand – marijuana edibles, specifically THC-infused edibles, are definitely safe to consume and pose no additional risks than its regular food counterpart plus a touch of charming euphoria. Unlike having to measure hash and dab portions without accidently having too much, marijuana edibles is one of the few methods that is simple and safe to consume, as the THC content is usually evenly spread out across the food product.
For example, a 10-piece chocolate bar containing 100mg of THC can be evenly split up into 10mg pieces by breaking the blocks apart.
Question: How many milligrams of THC is suggested in one sitting?
If you are just starting out, the standard amount of THC for a novice is 10mg in one sitting. Of course, if you’ve had previous experience with other substances yielding psychoactive effects, there’s room to be a bit more daring and venture into the 20’s and potentially 30’s. Just don’t break 3 digits. Usually, you’ll be able to measure the amount of THC intake by looking at the food product. In a piece of Elevted Chocolate Bar, there are 16 blocks to be broken apart, which contains even amounts of THC.
Other edible brands such as Frank’n Stein Gummies have already pre-cut their products into separate pieces to help guide users to their desired portions. Always start with a low amount and build up from there!
Question: How long do the effects of edibles last?
Depending on the amount of THC taken and the user’s history with marijuana, the effects of edibles can last anywhere between 2 to 6 hours. Usually a standard portion of 10mg of THC can have lasting effects of 3-4 hours. During this period, your body will feel a high different from the usual head-high produced from joints or vape pens. Keep yourself comfy and enjoy the experience.
Only 30 minutes have passed since George decisively proclaimed “These cola bottles aint s***!”
Question: Do marijuana edibles expire?
Generally speaking, the expiration or best-before date of marijuana edibles can be treated the same as would their regular food counterpart. Items such as gummies and hard candy have a safe best-before date of approximately 6 months, while baked goods such as brownies or cookies usually last around 1-2 months before drying up. Obviously, smoothies should be consumed within 3-4 days of receiving and best finished within the same day. Use your best judgment if you plan on leaving edibles uneaten for a long time!
Question: Sativa or Indica for a Party?
As a rule of thumb, if you expect to be in a social situation where conversations will be tossed around often, sativa would likely be your best bet. On the contrary, if the party you are attending is in a lounging setting, you may consider having indica edibles instead. At the end of the day, take sativa if you want to focus on a topic, and indica if you wish to thoroughly relax.
After reading this article, hopefully you now have a good sense of the myths and truths about marijuana edibles. Have a question that wasn’t addressed above, or wish we can go into further details on a topic? Shoot us a message via our Contact Form and get your question addressed directly. With all that out of the way, shop now and stock up for the upcoming April 20th!
