Canadian CANNAINVESTOR Magazine February 2019 | Page 171

Spiro Sertsis, CPA, CMA

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recalls that have cause irreparable damage to a company’s business. It remains to be seen whether some take a chance on cannabis-infused food products. The Toronto Star article entitled “What surprising food and drink trends to expect in 2019” reports that CBD will appear in a wider range of food products such as salad dressings and beverages. I would not doubt it at all that there are some looking to expand its core business and looking for new avenues for growth to take a chance on joining the fray, even right now!

Advances in technology is taking the cannabis taste out of edibles and functional drinks as well. Some with proprietary technology, and others like Lexaria Bioscience Corp (CSE: LXX; OTCQX: LXRP) offering formulations that not only increase the speed of absorption, but that mask the taste of cannabis. However, the proposed limit of 10 milligrams per package of edibles could attract more home bakers too as they can cook up stronger edibles at home with relative ease. If you’re careful with what you eat and have an apt for learning and experimenting like I do, cooking with cannabis can be a great hobby, and save you money from buying retail edibles. If you have a propensity to consume stronger than 10 milligram strength THC, cooking at home will be something to consider. And with potential delays being reported, it might be time to invite your neighbours over for a bake off!

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