The other day, a friend handed me a Ziploc baggie. “Want a brownie?” He asked.
I responded to his question with a question of my own. “Does it have weed in it?”
“Yeah.” He said. I replied with, “Sure!”
He said the brownie contained 30 to 40 milligrams of Butterfly Effect Dissolve Infusion Powder.
If you’ve never heard of Infusion Powder, it is fast-acting, nanoemulsified THC in powder form that you can add to your food and drinks. Pretty much any food can be made into a THC edible with this stuff. It’s available in three potencies: 110 milligrams, 330 milligrams and 660 milligrams.
Nanoemulsified THC is made by taking cannabis distillate, isolate or full-spectrum oil and mixing it with water and surfactants to create an emulsion. These droplets are subjected to extreme forces and broken down into small bits measuring approximately 30 to 90 nanometers. Butterfly Effect uses full-spectrum CO2 oil to make their Dissolve Infusion Powder.
The nanoemulsification process improves THC water solubility and cannabinoid absorption into the body. Basically, it makes THC water soluble rather than fat soluble and allows cannabis to be infused within drinks and powders.
A similar product called Ampersand™ is an edible THC powder made from decarboxylating rosin into edible THC powder. It is a solventless edible that is becoming popular amongst cannabis connoisseurs, but I don’t see it hitting Ohio dispensaries any time soon because of its high THC percentage.
When using Butterfly Effect Dissolve Infusion Powder, keep in mind that carbonation takes away the psychoactive effect. Adding the stuff to soda won’t get you medicated. Also, be careful while cooking with Infusion Powder, as the THC will start to break down around 390 degrees Fahrenheit. I usually just add it to my food after cooking.
Back when I bought some 110 milligram Infusion Powder for myself, I noticed the plastic container was kind of tough to open. When opening your product, pinch the sides of the container and pull up on the lid. Be careful not to jolt your hands and spill the medicine! Consider setting the container down flat on a table while opening.
On its own, the Infusion Powder had a robust marijuana odor. It tasted really strong like weed when poured directly onto my tongue. When mixed with food it depended what I blended it with. I could kind of taste the THC in my orange juice and tea, but I detected no weed at all with the brownie’s rich chocolate masking the marijuana.
Edibles usually don’t do much for me. The most powerful edible I’ve ever had was a homemade cookie, which showed me that homemade stuff can sometimes be better than store-bought.
The 30 to 40 milligram brownie got me a little buzzed shortly after I consumed it. For a few hours after that, I felt no effects, but after some time passed I got super tired. My entire being was in need of restful slumber. I slept well that night, but I won’t be eating any more of these brownies during the day. If I were to eat another one of these it would be an evening dessert.
I gave the Butterfly Effect Dissolve Infusion Powder a 7/10 for harshness (based on eating the powder by itself directly on my tongue), 5/10 for strength, 7/10 for smell strength and 60 to 120 minutes for length of medical effects. The medication length can vary greatly depending on dose size and personal tolerance.
According to the product label, 110 milligrams of Infusion Powder is considered four servings. The container comes with a little serving spoon and two scoops equals one serving. The label on my 110 milligram Infusion Powder stated the following:
Net weight 4.4 grams. Total THC 110.39mg, Delta-9 THC 106.92mg, Delta-9 THCa 3.12mg, THCv 0.73mg, total CBD 0.43mg.
Ingredients: Full spectrum CO2 extracted cannabis oil, sugar alcohol(s), modified tapioca starch, MCT oil, sucrose esters, citric acid, xanthan gum, proprietary food-grade taste modifier(s). No known allergens. Manufactured in a facility that uses milk ingredients.
CAUTION: THC concentration levels are based on the powder mix. The effect and concentration may vary when introduced into water. For best results, mix 2 scoops (1 serving) with 6 fl. oz. of water.