At What Temperature Does Decarbed Cannabis Begin to Lose Potency?

You want to keep your cannaoil or butter below 250 degrees Fahrenheit during the decarb process to retain THC potency. Many experts also recommend keeping oil and butter below 170 degrees during the infusion process. If overheated, you will notice diminished psychoactive and therapeutic effects. Once infused into your base product, it’s okay to cook with the oil or butter at regular temperatures without much loss of potency.

How Long Will Cannabis Edibles Last?

The answer depends largely on their ingredients and how they are stored. For example, homemade edibles that contain dairy products such as butter or cream should be stored in the refrigerator and will typically last for up to two weeks when kept chilled. On the other hand, edibles made with oil-based ingredients can be kept at room temperature but may not stay fresh for more than a couple of days before beginning to degrade. In terms of shelf life, most homemade cannabis edibles can be frozen in an airtight container and kept for up to two months without significant loss of quality or potency. It's also a good idea to label all homemade marijuana edibles with a date so that you know when it's time to give them away or discard any remaining edible items that have been sitting around for too long.

Is It Safe to Eat Edibles Every Day?

The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Generally speaking, edibles are relatively safe when consumed in the right amounts. In fact, some studies have shown that taking certain types of edibles regularly can boost your overall health by providing helpful antioxidants and essential nutrients. However, it's important to remember that each edible product contains its own unique combination of ingredients and potential side effects. For example, chocolate (even cannabis-infused) naturally contains caffeine and may cause restlessness if consumed in excess over time.

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Tips for Making Edibles at Home

By Danyal Swan April 20, 2023

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How to Make Cannaoil

Prep Time: 2.5 HoursYield 1 Cup

Of course, butter is not the only fat used in cooking. You can just as easily infuse your favorite oil with all the above forms of cannabis to create cannaoil. Then, just swap out the oil in any recipe for your quality, homemade cannaoil to create custom edibles. Here’s how to do it.

Ingredients

7 g decarbed flower OR 3.5 g hash OR 3.5 to 4 g RSO (or more, depending on the dose you desire)
1 c high-quality coconut or olive oil

Directions

Combine oil and cannabis derivatives into a heat-safe glass jar such as a heat-rated Mason jar.
Place the jar into a pot of room-temperature water. The water in the pot should surround the jar with the water line just above the oil line.
So as not to break the glass, slowly bring the water to a boil. Boil on medium heat, uncovered (both the pot and the jar), for two hours while monitoring closely.
As the water level boils off, refill to maintain the water line just above the oil line.
Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool a bit before straining it through cheesecloth into a dark-walled glass container and seal tightly with a lid.

How to Make Canahoney with Decarbed Flower or Cannabis Concentrate

Prep Time: 20 MinutesYield 2 Cups

The choice of whether to use cannabis flower or concentrates to create your cannahoney will depend on your opinion regarding the cannahoney conundrum described above. If you do not want the flower particles in your finished product, but you want a stronger cannabis honey that retains its natural benefits, it is recommended you use RSO.

Ingredients

2 c your choice of honey
7 g finely ground decarbed flower OR 2 mL RSO (or other desired dose)

Directions

Prep a double boiler using two pans. Boil around two cups of water in the bottom pan on high heat.
Turn the heat off and add another pan on top of the pan with the boiling water. Add the honey to the top pan.
Once the honey warms up and thins out to a more liquid state, add the cannabis flower or the concentrate to the warmed honey and whisk well for a few minutes.
Finally, pour your honey into an airtight container to store in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
To ensure consistent dosing, make sure you stir the honey very well before every use because some separation will occur.

Danyal Swan

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Digital Content Manager for MÜV Florida and Zen Leaf Dispensaries. A cannabis connoisseur with a passion for explaining the miraculous possibility of the plant, Swan began her journey with cannabis as a recreational user and quickly realized its positive impact on her depression and severe anxiety. She joined the cannabis industry as Receptionist and MedTender and witnessed first-hand the immense potential of the plant for a wide variety of ailments, deepening her passion for alternative medicine. Swan is dedicated to self-education on the plant and sharing its potential with all. She holds a Journalism degree from the University of Iowa.

Tips for Making Edibles at Home

How to Make Cannaoil

Ingredients

Directions

How to Make Canahoney with Decarbed Flower or Cannabis Concentrate

Ingredients

Directions

At What Temperature Does Decarbed Cannabis Begin to Lose Potency?

How Long Will Cannabis Edibles Last?

Is It Safe to Eat Edibles Every Day?

Danyal Swan

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