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DECARBOXYLATING
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CANNABIS
Be sure to get the most out of your
cannabis culinary creation by considering
decarboxylation, a simple process that
activates THC. Rich Hamilton explains how.
T
he most common way of ingesting cannabis is by smoking
it, but the use of it as an ingredient in food is becoming
a popular alternative, especially for those who medicate
with marijuana. It is well-known that ingesting cannabis
through food has the likelihood to result in longer-lasting
effects as the cannabis enters the bloodstream at a slower
rate through the digestive system, whereas when smoked, it
is absorbed into the bloodstream within a matter of minutes
and leaves the body far quicker.
While many marijuana smokers have, at some point, likely
tried brownies or space cakes, fewer have reportedly tried
incorporating their favorite strain into the cooking process.
If it’s ever crossed your mind, then here is some important
information that you will need to consider when cooking
with cannabis, namely the importance of decarboxylation.
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