Flavor Face-Off: The THC Gummy Flavor Breakthrough

Discover how to create the best-tasting weed gummies EVER with Abstrax Tech Gellies flavor solutions.

When it comes to edibles, flavor almost always trumps other features. Even if a product meets all of their preferences, a consumer will abandon a product if it doesn’t taste good. It’s that simple.

Flavor problems aren't new to the gummy category either. Sometimes manufacturers use ingredients that were never actually intended for use in cannabis-infused gummies. The biggest challenge is that cannabis has complex flavors that require no small amount of expertise to use in formulations. Working with these flavors can be tricky, but trying to hide them can lead to unpleasant off-notes.

Does this mean you need an on-staff cannabis sommelier to fine-tune your gummies? Obviously, that would be really cool, but we have an easier solution. Instead of creating infused gummies with confectionary flavors that clash with the natural dankness of cannabis and often lead to flavor mishaps, our Gellies collection sets a new standard by harmonizing with cannabis flavors instead of masking them.

Discover how Gellies stand apart from other flavoring options in the cannabis industry and learn how these formulations differ from products that are designed for inhalation.

Using our Cloudburst Series flavor technology, we’ve designed Gellies so you can infuse gummies with the maximum amount of flavor. We use exotic flavor compounds natively found in cannabis to complement that natural dankness instead of clashing with it. From Liquid Diamonds, live resin, distillate, rosin, or even decarbed flower, Gellies pair perfectly every single time.

Why is it so hard to formulate flavors for cannabis products?

Aside from using ingredients outside of their intended applications and the difficulty of navigating the complexities of cannabis flavors? The simplest answer is that there’s not a one-size-fits-all method for crafting cannabis products.

Edibles, vapes, and other cannabis-infused goods demand meticulously tailored flavor solutions. Each product type has its own set of challenges, and what works perfectly for one, might be a disaster in another. Vapes require oil-soluble flavors, for example, while edibles typically need water-soluble solutions. These require very different approaches when creating the flavor and when using them.

At Abstrax, we recognize that selecting the right ingredients is crucial to creating a successful, consumer-friendly product. We know it’s not just about formulating a product with flavors that complement cannabis (although that IS important). It’s also about aligning those ingredients with a product’s specific use case to ensure a consistent taste and overall experience.

Gummies, in particular, have needed a flavor overhaul for quite some time. The dankness of cannabis can overpower, clash, or generally create unpleasant off-flavors when combined with fruity flavors. Sometimes, in an attempt to mask the taste of cannabis, manufacturers use too much flavoring, which can also be problematic.

It’s important to note, however, that this doesn’t necessarily stem from “bad” ingredients. Often, it’s a case of ingredients being combined when they were never intended to be used together. Cannabis-infused gummies and edibles have simply never had a dedicated solution for this issue. That’s why we created our Gellies flavor solutions.

Gellies: The THC Gummy Flavor Breakthrough

After hearing from edible manufacturers and after years of sampling sub-par edible flavors, we knew this category was in dire need of a flavor technology breakthrough. This is where Gellies come in.

Unlike many of the flavors traditionally used in cannabis gummies that don’t mesh with cannabis’ natural profile, Gellies are intentionally designed using compounds native to the cannabis plant. Specifically, we use cannasulfur compounds (CSCs), which are responsible for the dankness of cannabis, along with tropicannasulfur compounds (TCSCs), which impart that tropical, fruity flavor and aroma found in some cannabis. 

Learn more about cannasulfur compounds in The Science of Dank!

Using CSCs with our innovative Cloudburst Series technology, we’ve created a flavor solution that infuses gummies with unmatched flavor intensity that harmonizes with the naturally occurring flavorants retained in cannabis extracts. What does this mean for you? It means you get to make infused products with a rich, enjoyable flavor experience and none of the unwanted off-notes.

We’ve even taken things a step further by allowing you to add functional effects to your gummies with our Abstrax AI Terp Effects. These mood-enhancing terpene blends are flavorless, odorless, and optimized to deliver specific effects like relaxation, focus, and more. Plus, we made sure to create water-soluble versions of our AI Terp Effects, which is VERY important when it comes to specific product formulations. 

Speaking of product formulations, should you use Gellies in vape products? Absolutely not! Products designed for inhalation require a completely different approach to ensure the achievement of desired flavors, aromas, and experiences.

Vapes vs Gummies: Formulation Matters

Don’t get us wrong. Our Native Series profiles are the go-to solution for creating authentic cannabis flavor in vape products. These profiles preserve the integrity of cannabis’ naturally occurring aromatic compounds. That’s why Native Series products more closely resemble cannabis flower compared to our Premium Strain Profiles, which don’t have that innate dankness. 

These distinctions help manufacturers develop product offerings for everyone, regardless of whether or not they want in-your-face dank. When it comes to selecting flavor solutions for edibles versus vapes, though, it’s about so much more than the diversity of flavor.

When manufacturers use flavor ingredients that were never intended for use in specific product types, it can cause many problems. Not only does this often lead to undesirable flavors, but it can also lead to hardware issues and potential health risks for consumers.

For example, flavors intended for gummies and edibles often need to be water-soluble, which requires the use of an emulsifier. However, since emulsifiers aren’t safe for lung absorption, you SHOULDN’T use water-soluble terpenes in vape products. Additionally, their viscosity is too low, and using them in vapes or carts can lead to leakages.

Bottom line? Don’t use water-soluble terpenes in vapes and carts, and don’t use terpenes intended for inhalation in edibles. Plus, if you really want to use the same flavor in multiple applications (gummies, vapes, pre-rolls, etc.), simply purchase from the appropriate Abstrax collection or design a custom flavor with us. We’ve got you covered.

Create the Most Delicious Weed Gummies The Industry Has Ever Seen

It’s time for the industry to have access to flavor options designed specifically for weed gummies. As the first gummy flavoring solution designed specifically to elevate, not mask, the natural flavor profile of cannabis, Gellies marks a significant advancement in cannabis flavor technology. 

Gellies offers a superior flavor experience that traditional flavors simply can’t match. No more unpleasant flavors and no more inconsistent taste experiences. Just easy-to-use water-soluble formulations optimized to integrate seamlessly with emulsified cannabis oils. 

With our expertise and advanced equipment, we can even help you deliver the same flavor in multiple applications to cement your signature flavor across product types. What’s more, Gellies can be combined with AI Terp Effects for powerful functional flavor formulations. Design the ultimate infused products and give your customers the exact flavor and sensorial effects they want.

Contact us today and start using Gellies to create the most delicious cannabis gummies the industry has ever seen.

Gellies: The Weed Gummy Flavor Breakthrough

SHOP Easy Peasy Lemon

Easy Peasy Lemon tones down the tart electricity and turns up the candy. Cascading notes of smooth cream link up with zesty citrus for a tantalizing take on lemons you can enjoy pucker-free all day long.

SHOP Juicy Jolly Watermelon

The best pairing for a sweaty upper lip? A face full of Juicy Jolly Watermelon. One taste of the candy-like syrup of this summer melon, and you’ll find yourself devouring every last slice with no regard for table manners.

SHOP Low Key Lychee

Don’t let the name fool you. With luscious florals practically dripping in candy sweetness, Low Key Lychee is high-key tropical heaven. Perfectly tart and deliciously musky, this is the exotic flavor your tastebuds have been craving.

SHOP Mango Wango Tango

It’s zee Mango Wango Tango! This creamy ripe mango has been sweepin’ the nation with tempting notes of stone fruit and a sweet tropical sensation. Mango mango! Wango wango! Tango Tango! Ooh yeah!

SHOP Poppin' Cherry Bomb

Poppin’ Cherry Bomb sets off a chain reaction that there’s no point running from. Deceptively light floral notes hit you first, and then the high-intensity sweetness of dark stone fruit will knock you off your feet.

SHOP Ooey Gooey Guava

You’re slowly sinking under the Ooey Gooey Guava spell. As syrupy sweetness enthralls, tropical notes ooze down your spine, and ripe fleshy fruit snares your senses. Don’t struggle. You’ll only sink faster.

SHOP Peter Piper Pineapple

Now presenting Peter Piper Pineapple. Pulses of pungent pineapple will parade across your palate, but please pace yourself. This provocative party will peak precisely once plentiful nectar is practically pouring down your chin.

SHOP Peachy Keen Dream

Parched and sweat-soaked from sultry summer temps? Let undulating waves of heat transform into a lush orchard of ripe stone fruit, all bursting with syrupy sweetness. Savor the delicious delirium of Peachy Keen Dream.

SHOP POG Passion Paradise

POG Passion Paradise perfectly captures that aloha state of mind. Embrace the juicy fusion of tropical passionfruit, ripe guava, and vibrant orange citrus for an island-inspired flavor you’ll immediately recognize.

SHOP Scary Blue Raspberry

Looking for frighteningly sharp notes of raspberry? Candy-like levels of dark berry sweetness? Scary Blue Raspberry delivers all that and more for those who can withstand its spine-chilling tartness.

SHOP Snappy Green Apple

Snappy Green Apple is the crunch of that first bite and the tart, sticky juice that rolls down your chin. It’s the sharp balance of high-intensity sweet and invigorating sour. This isn’t your grandma’s Granny Smith.

SHOP Sticky Icky Strawberry

Sticky Icky Strawberry wants to be binged. Its syrupy floral nectar practically begs to be devoured, one ripe summer berry after another, until your face is smeared with bright jammy fruit and your fingers may never be clean again.