Did you know that edibles represent one of the fastest growing consumer product categories within the Cannabis industry nationally? If you prefer to avoid smoking or vaping cannabis, or can’t tolerate smoke, cannabis infused edibles are a great alternative. This article will focus on both homemade and industry cannabis edibles. This first one will introduce you to the basics regarding the making and processing of edibles and your first steps in making your own.
The process of making edibles is very similar to making cannabis concentrates; the goal being a pure, therapeutic combination. The main difference is that edibles typically utilize a fatty, food-grade solvent such as butter, as opposed to a hydrocarbon like butane, to extract the cannabinoids from the originating material. There are literally hundreds of ways to make edibles, and most of them will work to some degree. Edibles can be made using nearly any cannabis product. Just keep in mind that the quality and potency of...
