OFF THE SHELF REVIEWS

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THERE IS HARDLY A CANNABIS PRODUCT more discreet and socially practical than edibles, other than the less than subtle act of ravenously tearing at the world’s thickest single serving plastic. Whether you’re making a quick detour into the dispensary on your way to a night out, or just trying to get through an obligatory family gathering, single dose edibles can be a cheap way to spice things up or mellow things out. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to choose just one – however, these fruity options may be just what you’re searching for during these summer months (especially if you don’t want single chocolates melting in your car).

LUMEN PEACH

It can be difficult to do Cannabis hard candies well, but Lumen does a solid job for the price. While there is still some Cannabis taste and minor numbing mouth feel, as is common with most hard candies, the peach taste is well done and more fresh than overly sweet. At only $3 apiece, it’s hard not to pick up a few of these with that lone $10 bill burning a hole in your pocket. The other nice part about this edible is that it’s strain specific, so you can hunt through the various flavors available at your local shop depending on whether you want a sativa, hybrid or indica high. VERDELUX.COM

LUSH HAWAIIAN MIX

Another strain specific option, Lush’s soft jelly fruit chew is a great fruity option for only $5.50. The faux grapefruit shape (whether intentional or not) is exceptionally fun and on theme, and there is less issue of the edible sticking to the packaging, as with the hard candy. Don’t confuse “Hawaiian Mix” with meaning an overly tropical flavor though – the taste is more of a light vanilla pina colada flavor than the possibly expected banana, guava or passionfruit. And thankfully there is hardly any Cannabis flavor to impede the softer flavors of this refreshing edible. VERDELUX.COM

PIONEER SQUARES BLACK & BLUEBERRY

There is little doubt that Pioneer Squares are some of the best fruit edibles on the market. If you don’t want to take my word for it, just know that their Fruit Noms are a previous Dope Cup winner. Each chew comes with a single piece of dehydrated fruit that corresponds to the flavor. Additionally, they are vegan, gluten-free and kosher. The Black & Blueberry is tart and sweet as advertised, and there is no Cannabis flavor to speak of whatsoever. Overall, Pioneer Squares are the best option of the three – unless you want more than one. CRAFTELIXIRS.COM