Move over avocado, CBD is the new ‘cool’ ingredient that many eateries are incorporating into their menu. CBD, the non-psychoactive hemp extract, is reaching critical mass in society’s consciousness. The 2018 Farm Bill removed CBD from the federal government’s list of Schedule I controlled substances. Since then, it seems everyone is looking to try CBD oil for pain relief or to reduce anxiety.
There haven’t been enough scientific studies done yet on the purported benefits of CBD for the FDA to approve it. But that hasn’t stopped people from adding it to all sorts of food and beverages.
Those familiar with CBD-infused foods have probably seen and sampled, gummy candies, brownies, and cookies made with CBD. But, some of the consumable options out there may surprise you.
Salad Dressing
The most common form of edible CBD is oil. So it makes sense that there is a variety of salad dressing out there with CBD as an ingredient. The lightness of the CBD oil is a perfect complement to many salads. It does not overpower the other flavors of the veggies, cheese or other fixings. You can even make your own CBD oil vinaigrette at home. Aside from being a tasty salad dressing, you can use it to marinate fish or chicken as well.
Potato Chips
Similar to the idea behind salad dressing, CBD oil can be is used for cooking potato chips. When frying or baking thin slices of potato, CBD oil is mixed with whatever type of cooking oil is traditionally used. Such an easy way to add a hint of CBD to a crunchy, tasty snack.
Pizza
From late-night grease joints to artisanal offerings, this ubiquitous food item has become a staple across the country. There are so many different choices when it comes to toppings, just about anything goes. Some pizzerias have taken to offering marinara sauce with CBD added to enhance your pizza experience. The hint of CBD flavor mixes nicely with the assortment of pizza toppings available.
Curry
Adding CBD to curry is an excellent way to eat CBD for the first time. Some people claim to taste cannabis flavors when they eat CBD. The intense curry flavors mask that earthy flavor. Plus the long cooking time gives the CBD a chance to infuse well with all the other elements in a traditional curry. You can experiment with how eating CBD makes you feel without sacrificing your taste buds.
Beer
Cannabis has a kinship with hops, a traditional grain used in beer-making. It is a natural progression to marry the two into CBD-based IPAs. Hopheads can geek out with this funky new brew. Brewmasters flex their creativity by experimenting with different strains to bring out different tastes.
Coffee
It may seem counterintuitive, mixing coffee with CBD, but some folks are opting for a small shot of CBD in their morning, or afternoon, coffee. It can be a low impact way to try CBD for the first time.
Many neighborhood cafes across the country are offering CBD oil shots in their specialty coffees. It might not be long before you are ordering a ‘tall iced mocha frappuccino, almond milk, no whip, shot of CBD’ from Starbucks!
Milkshakes
CBD oil comes in a variety of flavors. Some of these flavors, like mint chocolate chip or coconut, are perfect for adding to a milkshake. CBD oil is not inherently sweet, but the flavored versions can be. Just a few drizzles of CBD oil and it mixes right in, enhancing the natural flavors of the ice cream and milk.
CBD oil is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in many types of dishes. And it is easy to try your hand cooking with it at home. You can substitute CBD oil for almost any other kind of fat a recipe calls for or mix it with another oil for a lighter flavor profile.
