By Luke Sholl


There are so many inventive ways to enjoy cannabis, and edibles is one of our favourites. We run through some of the most common mistakes to avoid below, so you can make delicious, potent edibles every time.

1. COOKING WITH RAW CANNABIS

The number one mistake newbies make? Trying to use raw cannabis.

Heat is necessary to activate the THC and/or CBD in cannabis, via a process known as decarboxylation. While it sounds complicated, it is actually quite simple. Start by preheating your oven to 110–120°C. Now, spread your ground weed on a cookie sheet and pop it in the oven for around 1 hour. Make sure to stir the bud AT LEAST every 15 minutes—you want to activate the compounds, not burn them.

When making cannabutter, remember you will have to keep the temperature low and steady for an extended period, which slow cookers are perfect for (if you have one).

Remember: You MUST decarboxylate your bud before adding it to fat.

Cooking Cannabis Edibles

2. GRINDING YOUR CANNABIS TOO FINE

While some canna chefs recommend grinding cannabis with a food processor or coffee grinder, there are convincing reasons not to. Pulverising the bud gives edibles a grassy flavour you may not enjoy, and it can cause your butter or oil to turn a dark shade of green. Instead, use a coarse grinder—ideally you're looking for the consistency of coarse salt.

GRINDING YOUR CANNABIS TOO FINE

3. SPENDING HUGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ON YOUR COOKING BUD

A little goes a long way. Many novices waste lots of bud when they start experimenting in the kitchen. In general, you do not need a huge amount of cannabis to create the punch you are looking for. Check out this cannabutter recipe to get an idea of how much you should be using.

Unlike smoking, you aren't just looking to use the primo bud. You can also extract valuable cannabinoids from shake, stems, leaves, and trim. Shake is the leftover pieces at the bottom of your bag that frequently contains a mix of several kinds of cannabis. Commercial kitchens, especially in the United States, often use mixed bud for their cooking, so if you can find it, consider this option. Save the prime stuff for smoking.

SPENDING HUGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ON YOUR COOKING BUD

4. FORGETTING TO ADD WATER TO YOUR OIL OR BUTTER

While some purists will tell you this is hearsay, adding water to your infusion is a nifty trick. This way, your butter/oil won't burn and your cannabinoids won't degrade. There is no exact amount of water to add, but try to use at least as much water as oil or butter. The water boils off. You can also see the difference in your “washed” end product. It is not as green.

FORGETTING TO ADD WATER TO YOUR OIL OR BUTTER

5. SQUEEZING OUT EVERY LAST DROP OF THE INFUSION

After infusing cannabutter, you’ll need to slowly and carefully strain it. As with many things in the kitchen, cheesecloth is the most ideal filter as it only lets the oil through. Be careful not to squeeze too hard because you might end up with excess plant material in your mix. Instead, be gentle and let it filter over a bowl so gravity does the work for you.

 SQUEEZING OUT EVERY LAST DROP OF THE INFUSION

6. NOT TESTING THE POTENCY OF YOUR INFUSION BEFORE COOKING

Cooking at home with cannabis does not have to be a game of Russian roulette. It is crucial, especially if trying a new recipe, to test the octane. Check out how potent your infusion is before you cook.

Take a small teaspoon of your newly enriched fat as a personal dose. Wait an hour and gauge the effects. This will help you determine how strong the batch is.

Another alternative is to add your infusion as a topping or drizzle over a recipe at first. This is an effortless way to control the dose and gauge the effects when taken with food, and to determine how long it takes to kick in.

NOT TESTING THE POTENCY OF YOUR INFUSION BEFORE COOKING

7. FAILING TO STIR AND DISTRIBUTE

When adding infused oil or butter to a recipe, you will also need to make sure it is distributed evenly throughout. Otherwise, some people will feel nothing and others may end up in space. Stir your recipe. And then stir again.

FAILING TO STIR AND DISTRIBUTE

8. NOT KNOWING HOW TO INCORPORATE CONCENTRATES

Cooking with premade concentrates is also an art that takes a little practice to get right.

Cooking with kief is fun and easy. Its fine texture dissolves almost instantly in liquids and fats, sometimes even at room temperature. Hash, however, will take a little preparation, and this also depends on its consistency. Dry hash can be put in a food processor to grind it. A sticky variety needs to be heated until it melts.

Keep in mind that cannabis concentrates are stronger than regular bud, so you will need comparatively less to achieve the same potency. 

NOT KNOWING HOW TO INCORPORATE CONCENTRATES

9. IGNORING PORTION SIZE

When it comes to knowing how potent your edibles are, it's crucial to calculate the doses. On average, most bud today contains between 15–20% THC, but what does this mean when you're cooking with it?

If we lived in a world where 100% of the THC from the plant is transferred to your edibles, a strain with 20% THC would break down like this:

1 gram of bud = 1000mg dry weight = 200mg THC

So, if you were making a beginner's sized edible (usually between 5 and 10mg per edible), then 1 gram of herb would make you 20 edibles. But, we don't live in a world of 100% transfer—instead, you can expect around 50% transfer. So, to make 20 edibles from a 20% THC herb, you're going to need 2 grams of bud.

IGNORING PORTION SIZE

10. IGNORING STRAIN CHOICE

In precisely the same way as when you're smoking it, different strains promote different effects. While this has a bit to do with the genetics of the plant (indica vs sativa), you'll find that specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles play the largest role here.

IGNORING STRAIN CHOICE

Terpenes are responsible for the flavours and aromas of a plant. As we learn more about cannabis, we're discovering that terpenes also play a massive part in the herb's effects too.

The entourage effect is a phenomenon of chemical synergy that occurs between various cannabis compounds when ingested together. This applies to THC, CBD, terpenes, as well as the other myriad compounds in the plant.

Depending on the effect you're looking for, one of the four strains below is a great place to start when making edibles:

High in THC for a strong effect: Royal Gorilla

A 50/50 indica/sativa hybrid, Royal Gorilla features a pinene-dominated terpene profile, which translates to a cerebral high alongside a relaxing physical effect that puts the entire body at ease. Featuring THC levels at or above 25%, this strain is not to be underestimated! Dose with caution.

Royal Gorilla

High-terpene aromatic strain: Lemon Shining Silver Haze

With a high concentration of limonene, the citrusy-sweet Lemon Shining Silver Haze will get you stoned and high. Limonene is known for its citrusy scents, with some isomers smelling of orange and some smelling of lemon. Either way, Lemon Shining Silver Haze will leave you invigorated and craving more.

Lemon Shining Silver Haze

Good THC:CBD ratio for a relaxed and clear-headed effect: Medical Mass

If you're looking for something with a soothing effect and less of a high, the spicy-sweet Medical Mass is one to indulge in. It will leave you clear-headed but at ease. Containing around 10% THC and 10% CBD, this strain is a great candidate for making medium-strength edibles.

Medical Mass

High in CBD for a soothing effect: Solomatic CBD

If you're interested exclusively in CBD and don't want to feel buzzed, Solomatic CBD is a fantastic alternative to Lemon Shining Silver Haze. It features a similar terpene profile, but without the high from THC. However, it does contain up to 21% CBD!

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

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The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: