Written by Joshua Sosin

Edible cannabis products are ultra-popular right now — and with good reason. They're tasty, discreet, and easy to split into smaller servings for precise portioning. What's not to like?

If you're new to cannabis edibles, you probably have a lot of questions. In this post, we'll get started with the basics, including explaining the different types of cannabis-infused edibles, their effects, and more.

Table of Contents

• The Basics of Cannabis Sativa Edibles

  • How Are Edibles Made?

  • Making DIY Edibles

• What Are the Different Types of Edibles?

  • THC Gummies and Candies

  • THC Baked Goods

  • Tinctures and Capsules

  • Drinkables

• FAQs About Cannabis Edibles

Edibles 101: The Basics

A cannabis edible is any THC-infused product that you can eat.

Edibles can be sweet or savory, and they can range from THC gummies to full-fledged meals. Most of the edibles on the recreational cannabis market are sweet, but it's easy to find savory options as well.

How Are Edibles Made?

Edible cannabis products are made by cooking or baking with cannabinoids like THC and CBD. These compounds are derived from the hemp plant, and they give weed its unique effects.

When companies like Mood craft cannabis food products, we use high-quality hemp extracts. We use precise amounts, testing each batch for quality, safety, and consistency. This attention to detail sets our edibles apart from DIY alternatives.

Making DIY Edibles

Speaking of DIY, it is possible to make edibles at home — and it's a favorite activity for many stoners.

You can make your own edibles by infusing butter, coconut oil, or another cooking fat with ground cannabis flower. However, this process can be pretty time-consuming, and it might result in an inconsistent batch of edibles.

For this reason, we recommend sticking with pre-made edibles from a trustworthy source like Mood. You can count on all of our THC gummies, candies, baked goods, and other products to be tasty and powerful every time.

What Are the Different Types of Cannabis Edibles?

There are plenty of different types of cannabis edibles, and each has its own unique appeal.

Some of the most popular options are baked goods, gummies and candies, tinctures, capsules, and drinkables. Here's what to know about each variety:

THC Gummies and Candies

THC-infused gummies are some of the most popular edibles in the world. Eating THC gummies can produce a powerful, long-lasting high, but the specific effects that you experience will depend on the gummy you choose.

The Mood Shop features a wide variety of unique gummy options made with certain moods in mind. For example, if you want to get ready for intimacy, check out our Sexual Euphoria THC Gummies.

In addition to gummies, you can find plenty of other sweet treats at online and local dispensaries. At Mood, we carry everything from THC-infused sour rainbow belts to sweet taffy.

THC Baked Goods

Brownies, cookies, and other baked goods made with psychoactive ingredients like THC are some of our favorite edibles — and we offer plenty of different options in the Mood Shop.

These baked goods are made using extracts from the cannabis plant that are infused with butter or oil. The result is a delicious treat with the same great flavor that you'd expect from your favorite bakery.

With high THC content, these edibles aren't always meant to be enjoyed in one sitting. If you're new to cannabis and not ready for a large amount of THC, consider splitting one up into multiple parts and enjoying it after eating some other foods.

Craving something sweet? Grab a THC Chocolate Chip Cookie from the Mood Shop today and use the code "FIRST20" to save 20% on your order.

Tinctures and Capsules

If you want a quick and convenient THC experience and don't want to try smoking cannabis, a tincture or capsule might be best for you.

These edibles are easy to use, and they're also very discreet. They're ideal if you want a fast-acting product that doesn't have the sweet or savory flavors that you'd expect from other edibles.

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Drinkables

Cannabis drinks and syrups are taking the world by storm right now. Beverages infused with THC and other cannabinoids make a fantastic alternative to alcohol, and, like many edibles, they taste amazing.

A THC soda or seltzer is a great introduction to edibles if you're new to cannabis. At Mood, we offer these fizzy beverages at two different potency levels, so it's easy to find what you're looking for based on how much THC you want to take in.

Try our THC-infused Brown Sugar Cola for a refreshing, uplifting buzz. Subscribe to save 15%.

FAQs About Cannabis Edibles

Q: How will edibles make me feel?

A: The effects of cannabis use can vary based on the amount of THC and other cannabinoids that you consume.

If you eat a high-potency edible made with larger amounts of cannabis extract, you can expect to experience perception-altering effects, deep calm, and a pleasant buzz. It's an amazing experience that's hard to describe.

Q: Will edibles make me fail a drug test?

A: When you consume edibles, you take in THC, which can show up on a standard drug test — even 90 days after use.

If you have a drug test coming up, we highly recommend avoiding taking edibles until you've had the test. Skip all cannabis products for at least 90 days prior if possible to avoid getting caught off guard by a failed test.

Q: Are edibles legal?

A: Thanks to the Farm Bill, you can get legal hemp-derived edibles online from dispensaries like Mood.

Passed in 2018, the Farm Bill separated hemp edibles from marijuana edibles, clarifying that a hemp product must contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. Anything over this threshold is considered an illegal marijuana edible product.

On the other hand, tasty THC hemp products, which fall under the 0.3% Delta-9 threshold, are the gold standard in the legal cannabis industry. Everything we sell in the Mood Shop meets the Farm Bill's standards for hemp and ships legally to many parts of the US.

Visit the Mood Blog to learn more about edibles and other incredible cannabis products.