Cannabis Infused Sugar Is Here
Through a new licensing agreement between two Washington-based companies, cannabis-infused sugar and salt can make its way to the state's recreational retail marijuana market.
Seattle-based DeepCell Industries developed a technology to fuse THC from marijuana with crystals, like salt and sugar. Now, Green Labs, a licensed producer/processor in Raymond, have inked a deal to manufacture and distribute DeepCell's brands.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
DeepCell has three brands so far, Ruby (THC-infused sugar), Sapphire (THC-infused salt) and Emerald (THC-infused no-calorie sweeter). Ruby is currently in the process of being approved by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and DeepCell CEO Kelly Ogilvie expects Green Labs to submit Sapphire and Emerald for approval in the fall.
The industry standard right now for pot-infused edible products is butters and oils. Though infusing those products changes their flavor, Ogilvie said.
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