Gummies:
I tried making gummies. They were great. But the all went mouldy. I kept them in the fridge in a tupperware container. So there must be an ingredient/preservative I left out which prevents mould. And also, I figured making the oil is part of that process so why not do less work and just use the oil for drops under the tongue.
Oil:
I can't get it right (except when I made it as part of the gummy process). A friend proved (via smoking) that my buds are fine. But each time I make oil it is really weak, and the oil starts tasting a bit awful pretty quickly. I have used pure MCT oil, pure unrefined coconut oil, and a mix. Perhaps I am getting too high a temperature? My food thermometer says it's around 90C, but maybe that's not accurate. I simmer it for several hours - 3-5. I have tried it in a pot on the stove, and I also tried a stainless steel jug in my slow cooker on low. Perhaps I'm not using enough buds, but the oil portion would not hold any more and keep it all submersed. I am always decarbing first, 30-45 mins as per instructions.
I also tried a tincture with everclear (or similar) - steeped for several weeks at least, in a mason jar at room temp (Sydney winter - cold). It was weak too. Barely a numbness/sleepiness like the above.
Any advice appreciated - I really would like to have a simple oral consumption solution. Is it worth buying something like this https://www.amazon.com.au/YOPOWER-Botanical-Extractor-Automatic-Accessories/dp/B0FPQNVHG8/ref=sr_1_2 ?
I tried making gummies. They were great. But the all went mouldy. I kept them in the fridge in a tupperware container. So there must be an ingredient/preservative I left out which prevents mould. And also, I figured making the oil is part of that process so why not do less work and just use the oil for drops under the tongue.
Oil:
I can't get it right (except when I made it as part of the gummy process). A friend proved (via smoking) that my buds are fine. But each time I make oil it is really weak, and the oil starts tasting a bit awful pretty quickly. I have used pure MCT oil, pure unrefined coconut oil, and a mix. Perhaps I am getting too high a temperature? My food thermometer says it's around 90C, but maybe that's not accurate. I simmer it for several hours - 3-5. I have tried it in a pot on the stove, and I also tried a stainless steel jug in my slow cooker on low. Perhaps I'm not using enough buds, but the oil portion would not hold any more and keep it all submersed. I am always decarbing first, 30-45 mins as per instructions.
I also tried a tincture with everclear (or similar) - steeped for several weeks at least, in a mason jar at room temp (Sydney winter - cold). It was weak too. Barely a numbness/sleepiness like the above.
Any advice appreciated - I really would like to have a simple oral consumption solution. Is it worth buying something like this https://www.amazon.com.au/YOPOWER-Botanical-Extractor-Automatic-Accessories/dp/B0FPQNVHG8/ref=sr_1_2 ?
