Why Cannabis-Infused Chocolates Have More THC Than You Think

9/23/2020 Why Cannabis-Infused Chocolates May Have Way More THC Than You Think
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HIGHER THC LEVELS IN CANNABIS CHOCOLATES
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Why Cannabis-Infused Chocolates May
Have Way More THC Than You Think
People claim cannabis chocolate bars pack a bigger punch, well, they do actually!
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Does Chocolate with Cannabis Alter THC Potency?
The world has seemed to move on gradually from the concept that cannabis is only smoked or vaped. This has come on
the back of the acceptance that cannabis is getting in di erent regions of the world. This widespread acceptance of
cannabis has resulted in more states being open to the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis for medical and
recreational use. This has paved the way for many more to see other innovative ways of using cannabis such as the use
of transdermal patches, tinctures and oils, topical creams, and cannabis-infused edibles.

Cannabis edibles have grown expontentially in comparison with the cannabis market. The absence of the health risks
that have been attached to the smoking of cannabis while still producing the much-desired e ect of cannabis has
de nitely made cannabis edibles an acceptable alternative in the market.
Cannabis has since been infused into a di erent number of food products as some are purchased from manufacturers
with labels to indicate the quality of the product being procured. Many cannabis users have also gotten used to the
concept of making cannabis edibles from the comfort of their homes which has further improved its popularity.
Cannabis edibles include gummy bears, brownies, and cookies which makes them both tasty and e ective in giving the
needed euphoric feeling for recreational users.
Many medical cannabis users are also largely open to the use of cannabis-infused edibles due to the ease of
administration and the less attention that it draws from prying eyes. The impact of the preference for cannabis edibles
resulted in a net worth of over $1 billion for the market and projections predict this can rise to $4.1 billion in 2022
(according to Arcview).
One particular component that is commonly used in cannabis edibles is chocolate. One problem that surrounds
cannabis and chocolate seems to lie in the e ect that chocolate has on THC and how this plays out into testing and
dosing. Does Chocolate alter the potency of THC? Read on to nd out!
THC and Chocolate
THC is the active cannabinoid present in the plant matrix of cannabis that produces the euphoric feeling felt by
cannabis users. It is the active ingredient that tests for marijuana dosage rely on and its relationship with chocolate is
one that we need to be concerned about. The issue occurs due to the di culty when it comes to measuring the potency
of cannabis edibles involving chocolate due to the e ect of chocolate on THC.
The reality is that chocolate seems to suppress the level of THC that is detected when both are mixed together. The
relationship is regarded as a matrix e ect because when more chocolate is added, less THC than what is present is
detected. Likewise, when less chocolate is added, more THC seems to be detectable. The exact cause of this e ect is yet
to be identi ed which is why there will still need to be a substantial amount of study into the relationship.

One possible cause of this e ect is the fats that are present in chocolate. THC is a fat-soluble compound which means
that when more chocolate containing fats is present, some of the fats dissolve a considerable amount of the THC
making it less detectable. Likewise, when less chocolate is in the mixture, there are fewer fats to dissolve the THC
making it more detectable.
E ect of the chocolate suppression on THC
The impact of the suppression of detectable levels of cannabis concerns di erent members of the cannabis industry.
Beginning with the nal cannabis user, the impact of this information is very important in deciding how to use cannabis
and chocolate when making cannabis edibles at home. This is because when it comes to dosing, a cannabis user can fall
victim to underdosing or overdosing if chocolate is involved. It also stresses the need for cannabis users to take caution
when using cannabis edibles. Due to the fact that chocolate chocolates, gummy bears, and brownies are synonymous
with some of the edibles we eat daily, some cannabis users are bound to take more than necessary. The downside of
this is that such persons may be at risk of the unwanted side e ect of overdosing on THC. The best thing for every
recreational cannabis user in a legal state is to go to legal sources such as cannabis dispensaries where an accurate
quantity of products is o ered along with necessary information.
The relationship between chocolate and THC is also important for cannabis products producers because of the purpose
of the labeling of their products. Accurate testing and measurement are needed before products are labeled because
errors in the labeling of products due to the suppression of THC by chocolate could put the nal consumer on the
wrong side of the law when testing is done. Third-party testing bodies also need to take this relationship into
consideration in order to be able to arrive at accurate and reliable results.
States where cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use also have regulations for their management. This is
because cannabis is still not accepted generally on a federal level and is still regarded as a Schedule 1 narcotic drug with
no medical value. This means that each state has the right of a legal dosage that is acceptable and each person should
not be 10 percent more than the stipulated level. The issue with the suppression of THC by chocolate can put many
cannabis users in problem with these state regulations. This is because a cannabis user may still believe they are in the
clear while truly they have exceeded the acceptable limit.
Bottom line

The conclusion of the e ect of the suppression of chocolate on THC is that there is still a need for more relevant studies
to be carried out on the subject matter. This will help in equipping all concerned parties with the necessary steps to
take. Cannabis users and producers should take note of this relationship and it should be a guide when dealing with
cannabis edibles involving chocolate. The purpose of this is to ensure accurate measurement and testing can be done
for the bene t of all involved.
CANNABIS CHOCOLATES, FATS, AND THC, READ MORE...
(https://cannabis.net/blog/news/cannabis-has-a-chocolate-problem-
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CANNABIS LEVELS IN CHOCOLATE MASKED BY FATS IN CHOCOLATES? (https://cannabis.net/blog/news/cannabis-has-
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