Edible cannabis products are now finding their way onto store shelves, but they're not staying there for long. As legal cannabis edibles make their first appearance, the demand is initially greater than the supply.
At Cheeba Cheebas on Rutland Road, owner Chris Gayford said they can't bring in enough.
"We're only allowed to order once a week," he told KelownaNow "Within a couple of days it's going to sell out."
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Edibles appeal to consumers largely because they won't make you cough.
"Smoking and vaporizing is harder on your lungs," said Gayford. "A lot of people who are used to consuming cannabis are starting to change to edibles in order to avoid that harsh feeling on their lungs."
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The effect on your mood is similar, but not exactly the same.
"They kind of come on a little bit differently and it's a little bit of a different experience," he said.
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Most notably, while smoking or vaporizing brings about an immediate effect, edibles take half an hour to an hour to produce a high.
The first generation of legal edible 'servings' are capped at what some consumers find an overly restrictive THC level of 10 milligrams.
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"A common complaint is that 10-milligram cap," explained Gayford.
He expects that might be increased in the future, and as for the supply issue, he believes that will resolve itself over time.
