Answer

Make vegan weed gummies by blending a decarboxylated cannabis infusion into a pectin or agar base, then pour the mix into molds. Gelatin is animal derived, so pectin (from fruit) or agar (from seaweed) replaces it. The gummies set at room temperature and hold a measured dose per piece.

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Prerequisites

  • 1 gram decarboxylated cannabis flower or 1 mL activated distillate
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or 1/4 cup food-grade ethanol for tincture
  • 1 cup fruit juice or flavored liquid
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup or agave
  • 3 tablespoons pectin powder or 2 teaspoons agar powder
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin
  • Digital thermometer, small saucepan, whisk, silicone molds, dropper

Steps

  1. Decarboxylate the cannabis. Spread ground flower on a baking sheet and heat at 240°F for 40 minutes. This converts THCA into THC.
  2. Infuse the oil. Combine decarboxylated flower with coconut oil in a double boiler. Hold at 160°F for 2 hours, then strain through cheesecloth. For a tincture, soak the flower in ethanol for 24 hours and strain.
  3. Calculate the dose. Assume 15% THC flower yields about 150 mg THC per gram. Divide total milligrams by the number of molds to find milligrams per gummy.
  4. Prepare the molds. Place silicone molds on a flat tray. Wipe the molds with coconut oil if they are new.
  5. Bloom the pectin or agar. Whisk pectin into the fruit juice in a cold saucepan. Let it sit for 5 minutes. For agar, sprinkle it over the juice and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat the base. Set the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Cook until the mixture reaches 220°F. Stir the mixture as it heats.
  7. Add the cannabis infusion. Remove the pan from heat. Whisk in the infused oil or tincture and the lecithin until the mixture looks uniform.
  8. Pour into molds. Use a dropper or a small pitcher to fill each cavity. Work while the mixture stays hot.
  9. Cure the gummies. Leave the molds at room temperature for 24 hours. Move them to a rack and air dry for another 24 hours for a chewier texture.
  10. Store the gummies. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They last 2 to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them.

Dosing and Safety

Edible cannabis can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to peak. Start with 1 to 2 mg THC per gummy if you are new. Label the container with the dose and the date. Keep gummies away from children and pets.

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