A Quick Guide to CBD Edibles

CBD edibles are quickly becoming popular among CBD enthusiasts. Cannabis is legally permitted for recreational use in 11 U.S. states, and 22 states have allowed it for medicinal purposes. Recreational CBD is also legal in Canada.

If you’re in Canada, or one of these states, trying out CBD gummies or other forms of CBD edibles is easy as it can be easily bought online or from a local dispensary. For people who do not live in these states, trying out hemp-derived CBD edibles is a good idea as this form of CBD is legally permitted in all 50 states. 

So, what are CBD edibles, and how to identify a good product? In this article, we would discuss the basics of CBD edibles. 

What are Edibles, Specifically CBD?

An edible item can be anything fit to eat. CBD edibles can be anything from baked goods to gummies and from beverages to candies and lollipops. As the name suggests, the CBD edibles contain cannabidiol in a chemical form derived from hemp plants or Cannabis. More than 100 different chemicals are present in a cannabis plant, and cannabidiol is one of them. Typically, CBD edibles contain CBD oil or hemp derivatives. CBD oil is also used in various other products for medicinal purposes, like making tinctures, pain relief balm, and more. 

Common Edbile use?

CBD edibles available widely in the market legally do not contain THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical extracted from the Cannabis plant. THC is responsible for providing ‘high’ Cannabis is known for. So, people having CBD edibles wouldn’t ideally feel high.

The primary reason why these edibles don’t get you high is that CBD is not a psychoactive chemical like THC. There are edible variants available in the market today that do contain some percentage of THC.

The long-standing ban on Cannabis has prevented major research and clinical studies from being conducted on it, resulting in a lack of information about its potential benefits and effects.

Types of CBD Edibles

One of the common reasons behind the massive popularity of CBD edibles is that people don’t have to smoke or inhale its fumes. When going in to buy CBD edibles for yourself, you must be aware of the types of edibles available in the market, which can be classified into:

Balanced Edibles 

Also known as Marijuana edibles, these kinds of CBD edibles contain an equal proportion of THC and CBD. This form of CBD edibles may provide you that classic high Cannabis is known for. If you are looking for non-THC CBD edibles and don’t do your research well before buying, you might end up buying balanced CBD edibles.

CBD-Dominant vs THC-Dominant

This form of CBD edible does not contain THC or only has traces of it. So, do know you wouldn’t feel a THC high with this.

The CBD edibles are also classified into three distinct types, depending upon their compositions.

Full-Spectrum

It contains all the other compounds present in the hemp or cannabis plant and is highly potent. The range of THC varies in full-spectrum edibles. If you’re in a state where Cannabis use is still restricted, make sure to consult the laws and regulations within your jurisdiction.

Isolate

Most of the CBD edibles falling in this category doesn’t contain any other compound found in Cannabis or hemp plant and are less potent. Isolate CBD edibles contain 99.9 percent CBD and, in most cases, are produced from hemp derivatives than Cannabis.

Broad Spectrum

Broad-spectrum CBD edibles are similar to the full spectrum counterpart except for the fact that it doesn’t contain any THC. Most of the CBD edible brands prefer to make broad-spectrum edibles from the extract of hemp plants. 

Simply put, the CBD edibles can be any food item that contains varying amounts of cannabidiol extracted from hemp or Cannabis. 

Do Edibles Have Any Negative Side-Effects?

It is one of the common questions asked by first-time users. Like with any other CBD products, it varies from person to person and their tolerance and body chemistry.

How Soon Will the Effect of Edibles Begin?

When you consume through CBD tincture, its effect starts the quickest. However, when you take CBD edibles, its effect may start to kick in after a longer period of time, depending upon which product you’re having. Many factors affect how long before you start feeling the effect of consuming CBD edibles. It depends on the dosage, concentration of THC in the edible you’ve consumed, whether you have eaten anything before you consumed the CBD edible, and obviously, your tolerance level.

It is suggested that you start with a low dosage and gradually increase it if you feel the need. As mentioned earlier, the effect of taking CBD edibles won’t be immediate, and it’s better to wait and watch before going for another dose. 

What are the Different Types of Edibles Available in the Market?

The market for CBD edibles continues to grow at a massive pace due to the wide-scale popularity it has been gaining in recent times. As per some estimates, the CBD market would grow to over $4 billion by 2022 and over $5 billion by 2027. One of the most popular forms of CBD edibles are CBD gummies, but there is an increase in competition from new products like CBD chocolates, tea, coffee, syrup, snacks, honey sticks, and surprisingly, even beer. 

As CBD edibles are gaining huge popularity and its market continues to expand with every passing day, manufacturing companies are introducing new products to attract customers. It’s important to check the ingredients of the product and whether the CBD edible you’re considering buying is checked by a third party.

There are many different ways you can get your daily dosage of CBD, like oils, vape products, and tinctures. Edibles are amongst the most common. Why? It’s because CBD edibles are convenient, economical and most companies offer CBD edibles in different flavours.