$ Cannabis resin is not soluble in water, but dissolves readily in alcohol, oil, or fat. A recipe without one of those components will not work. Next to smoking, THC is absorbed fastest from an alcohol solution: 20â??40 minutes.

$ A small amount of sugar speeds absorption, but a large amount hinders it.

$ A large volume of food slows THC absorption and spreads it out over a longer period of time, weakening the effect. Using the same amount of active ingredient, a teaspoonful of hash jam will work better than a wedge of double chocolate hash layer cake. And the same amount of hash jam will work better on an empty stomach or with a light snack than it will after a full meal.

$ High cooking temperatures destroy THC. Low to medium heat increases potency by converting some precursor compounds to active THC.

$ Though sweet-smelling, the resin tastes slightly bitter. Most people feel it needs sweetener and/or spices, though some like the flavor as is. Different strains also vary in flavor. Test by chewing part of a bud.

$ Optimum dose varies tremendously, depending on the potency of the material and the metabolism of the user. These are guidelines, from moderate to very strong doses for most people: 3 to 30 grams (about 1/10 to 1 ounce) of marijuana, ¼ to 2 grams of hashish, or 1/16 (63 milligrams) to ½ gram of hash oil. If using shake, trimmings, or other low-quality weed, up to an ounce may be needed. Write down the amounts of all ingredients you end up using, so that you can accurately measure and remember portion size for a given dose in the finished product. Unless youâ??re an experienced hash eater, start small. Some people will get a nice buzz from just half of the low end of these dosage ranges.


-copied from cannabis.com