Cannabis edibles come in many different varieties. From classic brownies and cookies to new edible gummies and candies, there are many options for today’s edible consumer. In addition to traditional edibles, dispensary shoppers can also take advantage of cannabis capsules to enjoy the same buzz in a smaller, simpler, more discreet form. How can you know if edibles or capsules are right for you? Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis edibles.
Why Choose Edible Cannabis?
There are several advantages to choosing cannabis edibles over smoking or vaping.
For starters, edibles are a smoke-free and vapor-free option that allow health-conscious cannabis consumers to enjoy everything that cannabis has to offer, without risking damage to their lungs.
Furthermore, the effects produced by edibles can last much longer than those produced by other consumption methods. For example, while smoking or vaping may produce a buzz that typically lasts for 2-3 hours, edibles usually produce a buzz that lasts from 5-8 hours. However, it’s worth noting that they can also take a lot longer to begin working in the first place, sometimes taking up to 1-2 hours to kick in, depending on stomach contents.
Additionally, edibles are a super discreet way of using cannabis. They can be quickly unpackaged and eaten and most will not give off any smell. Moreover, they’re super easy to carry around and make for a great mobile-dosing option. If you want to ingest cannabis while avoiding that skunky smell that often alerts others to what you’re doing, edibles can be a great alternative to smoking or vaping cannabis.
Edibles are also a great choice for the precise dosing of cannabinoids. When you smoke or vape cannabis, it’s practically impossible to know exactly how much THC or CBD you are consuming. But since edibles are precisely dosed by the manufacturer, you’ll know exactly how much you’re ingesting because it’s written on the package.
How Do Edibles Work?
After a piece of edible cannabis is ingested, it gets processed through the stomach. After being absorbed, the contents of the edible are then processed by the liver before making their way into the bloodstream. It’s been claimed that edibles are more potent than smoking or vaping because when THC is digested by the liver, it gets metabolized into something called 11-hydroxy-THC–a more potent form of THC.
As the edible is slowly digested over time, it begins to produce effects. This is one of the reasons why the edible high tends to last for so much longer. When you smoke or vape cannabis, the cannabinoids enter your bloodstream very quickly through your lungs. However, the slow digestion process means that when you eat an edible, THC will be released into your bloodstream at a longer more sustained pace.
The contents of your stomach and what you’ve eaten recently can also affect how an edible works. For example, when taken on an empty stomach, it can take a bit longer for effects to kick in since the digestive process needs to start up from scratch. When taken on too full of a stomach you may have the same problem because there’s so much other food to digest simultaneously.
How Are Edibles Made?
Edibles are made by infusing some form of cannabis into an edible food, or by placing it into a gelatin capsule. In order for edibles to work, the THC they contain must go through a process called decarboxylation. This process uses heat to convert THC into THCA, which is the cannabinoid responsible for the intoxication typically associated with cannabis. The heated oil or plant material can then be infused into the edible recipe or directly into the capsule to produce the final edible product.
Dosing Cannabis Edibles
Because the edible high can last so long and sometimes feel so intense, it’s important to be careful when it comes to dosing. The best rule of thumb when it comes to edibles–especially for beginners–is to start low and go slow. Because an edible trip can be really long, taking too much means that you are strapped in for a long ride. Remember, it’s always best to take too little rather than too much because you can always just take more later if necessary.
Edible Brands To Try In Michigan
Ready to dive in and try some cannabis edibles for yourself? Check out these Michigan edible brands available at our dispensary right now.
Magic Edibles
Magic Edibles is one of our in-house edible brands, known for producing high-quality and precisely dosed edibles. All Magic edibles are made in small batches and given the care and attention necessary to ensure that they work effectively and consistently. Best of all, if you’re looking for a good deal, you can’t beat these prices. Despite their impressive quality, Magic Edibles are absolutely some of the cheapest edibles in Michigan.
Potent, effective, and cost-efficient, Magic Edibles are a great choice for first-timers and experienced edible users alike. You can find Magic Edibles in several different varieties of edible gummies including fruit punch, berry, pineapple, sour apple, watermelon, and more.
Kushy Punch
Kushy Punch is our award-winning in-house brand known for producing an excellent lineup of cannabis-infused gummies, as well as an assortment of top-shelf vapes and CBD products. This iconic west-coast edible brand is a must-try for anyone in the midwest who loves infused edible gummies. Kushy’s lineup of super-flavorful infused edible gummies come in 100 mg THC and 200 mg THC varieties and can be counted on for quality, consistency, precise dosing, and transparent lab testing. Kushy Punch edible gummies are available in several different fruit flavors including strawberry, lemon, blue raspberry, pineapple, blueberry, green apple, and more.
Neno’s Naturals
Like to keep things simple? Cannabis capsules are a great way to enjoy edible cannabis without any of the sweetness, sugar, or extra calories. Neno’s Naturals is a brand specializing in the production of high-quality cannabis wellness products including oils, vapes, transdermal patches, and cannabis edibles–including capsules. If you’re looking for something a little different and perhaps simpler and more discreet, then check out Neno’s Naturals capsules or gummies now available in a variety of different cannabinoid ratios.
Edible Cannabis Products at Exclusive
Did you know you can browse our full menu of edibles online? Make sure to check out our online menu or to drop by one of our many Michigan dispensary locations today to check out our HUGE selection of cannabis edibles available for both online ordering and in-store shopping.
