Tag: Cannabutter

Cannabinoids require fat for optimal absorption. This principle explains why recipes often use butter or oil for infusion. But while cannabutter is the classic choice, olive oil offers a healthy, versatile alternative.

Approximately 75% of cannabis users who vape eventually wonder what to do with the leftover brown bud, often unaware that the heat from their vaporizer has already initiated the crucial chemical process of decarboxylation. This makes the otherwise useless byproduct a valuable ingredient for various potent creations, especially edibles.

According to seasoned chefs, an unevenly cooked cannabis infusion is one of the most common rookie mistakes in making edibles. The key to success lies in knowing exactly when to stop simmering. This guide will teach you how to know your cannabutter is ready by observing a few simple visual, temporal, and sensory clues.

Research indicates that adding lecithin to edibles can significantly increase the bioavailability of cannabinoids, leading to a more potent and consistent product. When deciding whether liquid or powder lecithin is better for edibles, the best choice often comes down to the specific recipe you are preparing.

According to one nationwide study, one in three people who have used cannabis have also tried edibles. These popular products are far more complex than their non-infused counterparts, requiring specific ingredients and processing methods to incorporate active compounds. So, what are edibles made out of, and how does that influence their effect?