The Cannavist Issue Four | Page 140

T PLANTS NOT PILLS CAPSULES BY RÓISÍN DELANEY 3 x 35mg capsules with hemp oil extract The first thing that drew my attention to this product was the breakdown of the cannabinoid content on the reverse of the packaging. It provides a recommended daily intake of up to four capsules per day. That works out as 168mg of hemp oil extract, which has 100mg of CBD, zero THC and the rest, I suspect, is a mix of other cannabinoids. I don’t tend to opt for soft gels or capsules, preferring oil drops instead. But these capsules are tiny in size compared with others. While the brand name definitely fits a plant-based lifestyle, they have used beef gelatin for the capsule shells, making them unsuitable for vegans. They are, however, gluten, lactose and fructose free and non-GMO. HEMP TAFFY VARIETY PACK BY LUCY MACKINNON 10mg per piece This comes with a range of flavours to try, including orange mint zest, peppermint, chocolate and chocolate mint. Natural as well as gluten free, these sweets have a great USP and may be more appealing to those who have tried but never warmed to gummies. They’re also individually wrapped meaning they can stay in your handbag until needed and eaten on the go, rather than carrying a jar of gummies around town. My favourite flavour was the peppermint. The terpene flavour is present at first, but as you chew, the fresh peppermint taste takes over. I love the texture as it melts in the mouth.