Cannabis hard candy is essentially sugar-based cannabis-infused candies. Not to be confused with regular hard candy, Cannabis Hard Candy is meant to be lightly chewed and absorbed through your mouth. That was, the Candy enters the bloodstream slowly. This type of ingestion allows you to enjoy a more extended period before feeling ‘high,’ but still has the potency to get you there.
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What is Cannabis Hard Candies?
Cannabis hard candies are based on traditional hard candy recipes infused with cannabis oil or dried flower. The most popular one has a peanut butter flavor. Most of the hard candies in this category are very similar. They’re made up of 3 main ingredients:- Sugar
- Glycerin
- Cannabis Oil.
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What is CBD Hard Candy?
In addition to THC-infused hard candies, there are now many brands with CBD-only hard candies on the market. CBD is also a cannabinoid found in marijuana, and offers many of the same medical benefits as THC, but it doesn’t get you “high.” It can counteract the psychoactive effects of more potent strains. The most popular form that consumers are using today comes in the form of CBD oil, and we also have an entire article on it right here: What is CBD Oil?Cannabis Oil and CBD Oil: What are the Benefits?Many consumers turn to hard candies with only CBD because they don’t want the psychoactive effects. This is for you if you’re trying to watch your calories or don’t like feeling high when using edibles. Some hard candies will also include a blend of THC and CBD, called full spectrum edibles or hemp-derived products. These can offer the benefits of both cannabinoids to give you more relief from your ailments.
How do Cannabis Hard Candies work?
The “sublingual absorption” process is very similar to “buccal absorption,” which we mentioned in our article on What is Cannabis Oil? Cannabis oil is full of cannabinoids, and when you chew the candy, it absorbs into your mouth. The cannabinoids in the oil are then placed under your tongue (or swished around in your mouth) until they dissolve into a liquid.The Smol Differences between Cannabis Edibles and CBD EdiblesSince the oil immediately dissolves in your mouth and enters the bloodstream, it offers quick relief from pain or anxiety for an extended period. The effects can last up to 6 – 10 hours, depending on how much THC is in that particular candy and in what format it was taken (edible vs. concentrate).
What to look for in a Good Cannabis Candy?
In the world of hard candies, there are a few factors you need to pay attention to. These include:- How fast it takes for you to feel the effects?
- The potency of the THC or CBD in the candy?
- Any additional ingredients that might cause allergic reactions? (Note: The most popular brand we reviewed contains no allergens.)
- How long do the effects last? This is especially important if you’re looking for a candy that has pain-relieving properties.
- Is it over 160 calories? We warn our readers about hard candies with this much or more in them simply because they could have adverse health effects.
