It’s all well and good that THC-infused gummies are so discreet and palatable, but heat may be the nemesis of your favorite edibles. It gets stronger annually, proven by 2023 as the year of record-shattering temperatures in the US. When outdoor or indoor heat is intense, it can melt down weed gummies and turn your neatly crafted gelatin cubes with marijuana extract into a sticky nuisance.
Suppose you’ve accidentally left your weed gummies near a working heater or in the car in July. Can you consume those deformed sweets, or is it safer to throw them away for your own good?
Keep reading for answers!
Can I eat them if my weed gummies melted together?
The question that might have actually brought you here is whether the stimulating properties of your gummies vanish along with their original shape. Fear not: if the product has only been left in the heat for a short period, it won’t lose its cannabinoid content. In other words, while your gummies may now resemble an ugly squishy toy or a unicorn’s saliva, they are still originally potent.
There’s nothing wrong with consuming these goodies. But even though eating misshapen treats is generally considered safe, here’s one thing to bear in mind:
Nobody can vouch for even THC distribution and dosage accuracy in melted weed gummies.
If your edibles have fallen victim to heat, determining whether the same potency will accompany your session is pure guesswork. When you buy freshly made and neatly packed sweets, each piece has a precise THC amount, which means:
- The fixed amount of cannabinoids ends up in your system.
- They bring more or less expected effects per session.
- It couldn’t be easier to measure your consumption habits.
However, when multiple pieces fuse together, their doses also blend, making it impossible to determine how much THC you take in a bite. The only certainty is the total cannabinoid content in the melted substance. So, if it’s only about two or three melted weed gummies, splitting them can ensure a relatively accurate dosage that can be safely consumed. As more edibles merge, however, the risk of unbalanced dosage distribution significantly increases.
If you want to give your ‘Frankengummy’ a chance, you should proceed with caution. Be sure to:
- Recall how many gummies have been in the package before they became a homogeneous substance.
- Calculate the potency of each edible and multiply it by the number of pieces melted together.
- Once you put a potency value on the melted concoction, split it into tiny bites and eat one at a time.
Remember, your first bite may contain more THC than the original gummy. Even if it is smaller, it may deliver quite a punch.
When do gummies melt?
Now that the world is becoming a hotter place to live, it’s not uncommon to find your weed gummies melted to a half-liquid state. Gelatin-based products begin to lose their jelly-like qualities at temperatures between 90-95°F. You may be deprived of your freshly-bought source of joy even in everyday situations if you:
- Expose gummies to direct sunlight when it’s hot outside
- Leave them near heated objects such as furnaces, irons, and more
- Intentionally or accidentally put them in the boiling water, microwave, or oven
While gelatin gummies are doomed to melt at temperatures exceeding 90°F, their THC level stays the same. This is because THC’s boiling point isn’t as low (around 315°F). You’d need to literally cook your edibles to free them from their magical properties. If you aren’t considering making weed with a melted gummy, simply leaving it in a trekking backpack during your mid-July hike won’t be enough to eliminate the cannabinoids.
It’s worth mentioning that gelatin-based gummies are more prone to melting than those without gelatin. Due to its nature, gelatin may alter its shape when heated and then gel again upon cooling. Venera’s D-8 gummies are vegan-friendly and gelatin-free, so they look perfect even when exposed to summer temperatures.
How to preserve gummies
It’s nothing but great to open a recently bought pack of gummies and have your dose of marijuana in its intended shape. Here are some tips on protecting your weed edibles from ever-worsening American summers:
- Keep them in a cool place at home, far away from windows
- Don’t leave them in direct sunlight or hot environments for a long time
- Purchase and store gummies in light-blocking containers or packages
Be careful if your treats have been exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, like days or weeks. In this case, it’s best to get rid of them straight away. Harmful toxins may develop in the melted substance over the long term, potentially leading to severe food poisoning.
What can you do with melted edibles?
Have your weed gummies melted? Are you ready to give them a try, but they look disgusting? Grab some ideas to turn the gelatinous mess into good-looking (and high-producing) goodies. When melted, gummies can be transformed into various forms, including:
- Liquid. Is there something that stops you from eating melted edibles? Drink them! You can easily break your once-jelly treats with a spoon, put them in the oven, and enjoy them as a beverage. For a finger-licking good experience, blend them with other liquids like water or yogurt, or skip this step to ensure you don’t dissolve any THC goodness.
- Frozen foods. It’s a safe bet to transform that homogeneous substance into nicely shaped ice cubes or ice cream. Pour the melted mixture into molds and let it solidify. You will have individual portions ready to go after several hours. This method makes disfigured edibles into pre-portioned snacks or delicious toppings with a secret ingredient.
- More potent edibles. Making weed with a melted gummy is another way to transform misshapen products with reduced THC content into something stronger. For enhanced potency, you can melt the mixture further to infuse it with more marijuana extract and then reshape the liquid into newly made weed products.
Let’s make it clear once again: nothing is safer than letting melted gummies solidify and breaking them down for a controlled consumption experience.
But we aren’t going to judge you if you’re open to experiments and exciting discoveries. Try these safety-proven or your own methods to unveil more ways to enjoy melted THC-filled sweets.
