Despite their appearance as ordinary sweets, gummies contain powerful potential! So you need to be careful how you store them, both to preserve them without spoiling them, and to protect other people for whom gummies are not at all intended.
What is the shelf life of THC gummy?
They look like classic candies, they're as attractive as ordinary candies, but they don't have the same effect as ordinary candies! Puffy THC candies promise a unique taste experience, combining pleasure and relaxation.
But for your experience to be optimal, your gummies need to be in good condition. Like all edible products, THC gummies are perishable.
Most of the time, these THC candies will keep for several months. But you need to store them under the right conditions. Don't hesitate to read the expiration date on your gummies' packaging.
The ingredients in THC gummies gummies mean that they expire more slowly than other products. It should be noted that they often contain preservatives, which means they can be kept for longer. If you've made your own THC candies, it's advisable to keep them for a maximum of 9 months (ANSES recommendation).
The risks of storing THC gummies incorrectly
Why are gummies so important?
Did you leave your opened pack of THC gummies lying around at the bottom of a bag? Put some in a dish on the table? Is it serious? Well, if THC gummies are poorly preserved, the texture, taste and quality of the cannabinoids may be altered.
External factors such as heat, light and air are real threats to your cannabinoid gummies! These conditions degrade the gummies more rapidly.
Light is bad for gummies
Too much light is a risk for gummies. UV rays, in particular, gradually degrade gummies' active compounds . As a result, their properties are altered, and the expected effects may be significantly diminished. Even though your THC candy still looks the same.
Heat, the formidable enemy
Too much heat will have a catastrophic effect on your gummies! They may soften or melt. This is all the more true if they have a gelatinous base, or sensitive vegetable oils. The chew won't be the same, and this can alter the homogeneous distribution of cannabinoids within the gummy. Let us explain: if you have a gummy with 10 mg THC-B, for example, and it has melted and then hardened, the THC-B concentration will not be the same.
Air and humidity
Be careful, if you open the pack of gummies and close it halfway... It's not safe! Your THC gummies will come into contact with the air, absorbing ambient humidity. This will cause them to break down faster, resulting in a softer texture and crystallization of the sugar. What's more, the air will oxidize your gummies, damaging molecules like CBD, THC-B, THC-H...
How to store THC gummies efficiently?
The way you store them can influence their texture, taste and, above all, their effectiveness. Don't forget that these products contain cannabinoids, so they're sensitive. Here are a few simple and easy steps you can take to keep them in good condition and enjoy the experience.
As we've seen, THC gummies, like other CBD products for that matter, don't like being exposed to light, open air or heat. These factors cause their composition and taste to deteriorate more quickly.
To protect them from light, we advise you to leave them in opaque packaging, or store them in a dark place (cabinet, drawer, etc.). Avoid at all costs: windowsills or direct sunlight!
Carefully reseal the original sachet, or slip the THC candies into an airtight container. This will guarantee their preservation. Keep in a cool place, or at least at a stable temperature of around 18-22°C, away from any source of heat.
If the room temperature is too high, you can place your cannabis jelly candies in the fridge. This will maintain their consistency if they contain gelatin or pectin.
All these precautions are important for the proper storage of THC gummies, but don't forget to keep them out of the reach of pets and children. Discreet storage, hidden gummies, even in a locked cabinet. You can never take too many precautions.
Well-preserved, gummies have many advantages, for example they could be an option if you want to quit smoking, just like vape.