Can you cook with CBD?

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is a molecule increasingly used for its soothing properties.

Today, you can find it in various forms: CBD flowers for infusion, oils , or even CBD e-liquids for vaping. Your choice will mainly depend on your consumption preferences or the effects you are looking for.

In cooking, CBD has also become just another ingredient. Recipes using cannabidiol are proliferating online, allowing you to diversify the ways you consume this molecule by adding flavors to a variety of products.

What is CBD?

CBD is a molecule derived from hemp (Cannabis Sativa), a plant initially known for its use in the textile industry and in illegal marijuana production.

In reality, hemp can also be cultivated for its high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD). This plant is indeed composed of two distinct molecules: CBD and THC.

The first is perfectly legal since it is not classified as a psychotropic substance, while the second is illegal if its concentration exceeds 0.2%, according to French regulations. When you buy CBD (oils, flowers, etc.), you therefore know that you are not taking any legal risks.

Regarding its health benefits, CBD appears to have an effect on anxiety and physical pain. Several studies tend to prove these benefits for our bodies.

Composed of around twenty amino acids and numerous other nutrients, it contains vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, E), calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and much more. Using it in cooking is therefore an excellent idea!

Why cook with CBD?

CBD is a molecule derived from hemp (Cannabis Sativa) that is very easy to use in cooking recipes. Whether for drinks, hot dishes, or cold dishes, CBD will bring you all its benefits.

The first advantage of such a use is probably its ability to mask the earthy taste of certain oils through food.

Indeed, the use of CBD sublingually can deter some consumers due to its strong, bitter taste. Cooking with this oil easily eliminates this aftertaste, allowing you to enjoy its numerous health benefits.

The second advantage of a CBD-based preparation is its ease of use. If you buy it as an oil, you simply need to add the CBD oil to your cooking oils. CBD is fat-soluble, meaning it mixes easily with fats and is better absorbed by your body.

However, note that its effects will take longer to be felt when ingested than when taken sublingually, ranging from a few minutes to about an hour. When used at high temperatures, its benefits will also be less pronounced, as the composition of some of the oil may change.

Our tips for using CBD effectively in your cooking

CBD in cold dishes

First of all, and as we have already mentioned previously, it is advisable to useCBD oil in cold dishes to preserve all of its properties.

To achieve this, you could, for example, replace olive oil with organic cannabidiol. Be aware, however, that you might taste its earthy flavor this way, unless you manage to mask it with spices and culinary herbs.

CBD in hot dishes

If you still prefer to use it in your hot dishes, that's perfectly fine. To avoid diminishing its effects, simply follow these few cooking tips:

• Add the cannabidiol oil towards the end of cooking to limit its evaporation (soups, sauces, etc.).
• If you wish to use it for your oven dishes, remember never to exceed 170°C.

By following these recommendations, you should be able to cook without losing the quality of the CBD.

CBD in your drinks

Finally, cannabidiol can also be used to enhance your hot or cold drinks. Feel free to add a few drops to your coffee or tea once it has finished heating. We also recommend using it in a fresh smoothie.

When mixed with fruits or vegetables, CBD oil will have its bitter taste reduced, allowing you to benefit from its relaxing properties without the bitterness.

If you are more of a user of CBD resins or flowers , you will simply need to crumble them into your drinks.

Easy recipe ideas with CBD

Thanks to the immense popularity of CBD, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a quality recipe that suits you.

If you prefer simplicity, we recommend CBD oil soups. To make one, simply follow any hot or cold soup recipe and add 1 or 2 pipettes of oil to your mixture at the last step of your preparation.

To incorporate CBD into a sweet recipe, you can try cookies or brownies. Just like with soup, add about ten drops or some crumbled flower to your final mixture.

Now you know how to use CBD derived from hemp (Cannabis Sativa) in your cooking recipes. Get cooking!