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Lecithin

Discussion in 'Weed Edibles' started by Vintage_Toker, May 9, 2023.

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  1. #1 Vintage_Toker, May 9, 2023
    Say an old stoner got really high when he was making cannaoil and forgot to add the lecithin. Could I, I mean he, stir it into the finished oil, or does it have to go in with the decarbed weed and oil at the beginning of the infusion process?
     
  2. #2 Blix, May 9, 2023
    Good question. I hope someone can answer it.
    I haven't got a clue, but I'd love to know.
     
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  3. #3 MickFoster, May 9, 2023
    I have done it both ways.......I never thought it made a difference, so I don't use it.
    I suppose it would make a difference if you were making gummies and candies and such.
     
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  4. #4 Vintage_Toker, May 9, 2023
    Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

    When I first got into this, I read that it increased THC absorption, so I've been using it all along. Right up until I forgot it, anyway. I have my dosages figured out and I didn't want less potent oil, so I thought I'd ask. Maybe I should try it as is and see if I notice any difference. You have me wondering now.
     
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  5. #5 starguy, May 10, 2023
    I would DEFINITELY try it as is. If it seems to be weaker then try adding it in "afterwards ".,.If you don't feel like there's a difference.,please let us know.,
    I have been using it in my honey infusing and am wondering if I can/ should use more.,or not use it at all.,
     
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  6. #6 Vintage_Toker, May 10, 2023
    I'll give it a try later today. I ate a brownie late last night and woke up high as hell. Not a bad way to wake up, but I want to try it with a clear head. Thank you.
     
  7. #7 starguy, May 10, 2023
    I had to slow down on my production of different batches of honey.,I couldn't keep up with the testing.,.
     
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  8. #8 Vintage_Toker, May 10, 2023
    I've been following your thread, very informative, thank you.
     
  9. #9 BrassNwood, May 11, 2023
    You can add it later and run a short 220 F for 20 minutes to Bind the Lecithin. In fact I advise Infusing and straining the Oil and weed alone as the oil strains cleaner since the Lecithin adds a clinging factor that has the oil hanging on everything rather then dripping free.

    BNW
     
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  10. #10 Vintage_Toker, May 11, 2023
    Interesting, and it makes sense. That's very helpful, thank you. This is going in my notebook for future reference. Thanks again.
     
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  11. #11 starguy, May 11, 2023
    I made a batch of phoney today and divided it in half.,I added lecithin to one half.,and I doubled the amount I have been using with this recipe so if it puts me on my butt when the half without only makes me silly.,We are on to something.,. because I have been measuring.,.lol.,
     
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  12. #12 Vintage_Toker, May 12, 2023
    Well, I tried the oil without lecithin added, 2 teaspoons, and it didn't get me as high as the oil I've been using with lecithin. I'd say I got about as high as I would have gotten if I'd taken one teaspoon of the oil I've been making with it included.

    The oil affects me a little differently at different times, probably due to my metabolism, what I've eaten, or not, and whatever else may enter in to it, but there was a noticeable difference. With that in mind, I'm going to try some more tonight and see how it compares.
     
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  13. #13 starguy, May 12, 2023
    I did a dose without lecithin yesterday and I was buzzing right along.,Today I will do the half with lecithin and see how it flies.,If you all never hear from me again.,.don't use tooo much lecithin.,.lol.,
     
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  14. #14 starguy, May 12, 2023
    I believe what we eat does effect the end results.,I think it would have to since it is all mixed together in the gut.,.
     
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  15. #15 Vintage_Toker, May 12, 2023
    I took 2 teaspoons of oil with my coffee this morning with the same result as yesterday. The oil without lecithin definitely seems less potent.

    I'm going to follow @BrassNwood 's advice and do a reheat with lecithin added and I'll add it after the infusion from now on, too. Thanks...
     
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  16. #16 BrassNwood, May 13, 2023
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    https://www.badkatscannapharm.com/rso-feco-liposomal-encapsulation
    I turned this up on an unrelated search where she has really cranked the Lecithin content. I thought 25% was pushing it but.... Where she leads I will gladly follow. She is my teacher.

    BNW
     
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  17. #17 Vintage_Toker, May 13, 2023
    Wow, 25%. Yeah, absolutely, I'll follow along too. You guys know a lot more about this than I do. I'm all eyes and ears. Thanks a lot my friend, I really appreciate it. And thanks again to everybody else, too
     
  18. #18 BrassNwood, May 13, 2023
    I run a bit leaner then her original ratio which was
    2 1/2 teaspoons of Coconut oil
    1/2 teaspoon Lecithin.
    I'm a bit on the sloppy side and just run a full tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of Oil
    That link she is at 50% Lecithin to Oil
    1 part RSO (1 gram)
    2 parts Oil (2 grams)
    2 Parts Lecithin. (2 grams)

    I need to shake more buds to Kief in the near future and always make oil as I'm flush with Kief then. It'll give me a chance to run off a special batch of capsules and I might even buy some granules as that is what she is using. Not my favorite form of Lecithin as they are slow to dissolve and need considerable heat to do it.

    BNW
     
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  19. #19 starguy, May 13, 2023
    I did the half with lecithin yesterday and it was a more intense high.,This was only a one time each test but I believe that the lecithin is making a difference.,How much to use is the thing to figure out.,The recipe for this batch was 1oz. tincture.,1tbs. of coconut oil, 2tsp lecithin.,and 1/2 cup of honey..,The tincture in this batch contained aprox. 1600mg of THC.,with 36 doses in the jar that's 44mg p/tsp.
    The dose yesterday definitely felt stronger than a 44mg dose of the tincture does.,ymmv.,
     
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  20. #20 DancesWithWeeds, May 22, 2023
    When I make coconut oil now I put a half oz of bud in one cup of oil and one tablespoon of lecithin. I decarb and infuse in one operation. The reason for the lecithin at the time of decarb is I found that it I just drain it, no squeezing, I can use Ms DWW's little hand blinder and make paste from the bud. Mix that with peanut butter and spread it on a cracker. It's really better than it sounds and is damn strong stuff.

    When I decarb in oil I watch the bubbles. When the bubbles stop at 240F is should be done and with the heat up, decarb time, and cooling time it gets pretty well infused.
     
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  21. #20 DancesWithWeeds, May 22, 2023
    When I make coconut oil now I put a half oz of bud in one cup of oil and one tablespoon of lecithin. I decarb and infuse in one operation. The reason for the lecithin at the time of decarb is I found that it I just drain it, no squeezing, I can use Ms DWW's little hand blinder and make paste from the bud. Mix that with peanut butter and spread it on a cracker. It's really better than it sounds and is damn strong stuff.

    When I decarb in oil I watch the bubbles. When the bubbles stop at 240F is should be done and with the heat up, decarb time, and cooling time it gets pretty well infused.
     
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