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Cannabis Cooking
Earn money making edibles! The Cannabis Cooking Class teaches how to make safe, accurately dosed cannabis-infused foods using infused oils, butters, and tinctures. Learn potency calculation, proper dosing, recipe adjustments, and storage, along with a variety of edible and drink recipes. The class also covers working in a commercial edibles kitchen, including equipment, safety, regulations, licensing, and packaging. This cannabis cooking certification is included in the Master of Cannabis Program!
Earn money making edibles! The Cannabis Cooking Certification’s informative lessons and videos will give you the skills and knowledge you need to open, manage, or work at a cannabis edibles business.
Cannabis Cooking Class FAQs
Is this cannabis cooking class and cannabis college accredited?
Yes! We are the only cannabis education school in the world that has an internationally recognized accreditation provided by ANSI/IACET.
Is the cannabis cooking certification included in the Master of Cannabis Program?
Yes! The cannabis cooking certification, and 9 other certificates are included in the Master of Cannabis Program.
Is the cannabis cooking class online or in person?
It is 100% online. You can make your own schedule, and work from any device!
How long does it take to complete the Master of Cannabis Program?
Complete the required work in as little as 7 days (42 hrs of required content), or take your time and enjoy hundreds of hours of how-to tutorials, resources, and 8 Ed Rosenthal e-books. There are no set class times and no homework, and anyone 18+ can enroll.
What are some commonly asked questions about cooking with cannabis I will have answered in this online class?
- What are the basics of cooking with cannabis?
- How do I decarboxylate cannabis for cooking?
- What is the difference between THC and CBD in edibles?
- How do I make cannabis-infused butter or oil?
- What are the best strains for cooking and why?
- How do I calculate the dosage of THC or CBD in homemade edibles?
- What are some common mistakes to avoid when cooking with cannabis?
- How do I ensure even distribution of cannabis in my recipes?
- Can I use raw cannabis in recipes, and if so, how?
- How does cooking temperature affect the potency of cannabis?
- What are some beginner-friendly cannabis-infused recipes?
- How should I store cannabis-infused edibles to maintain potency and freshness?
- What are the legal considerations for cooking with cannabis at home?
- How can I experiment with flavors and ingredients to complement cannabis?
- What are the potential effects of consuming cannabis-infused edibles?
What are some commonly asked questions about starting an edible business I will have answered in this online class?
- What are the first steps to starting a cannabis edibles business?
- What are the legal requirements for producing and selling cannabis edibles?
- How do I obtain the necessary licenses and permits for an edibles business?
- What are the startup costs involved in launching an edibles business?
- How do I develop unique and appealing cannabis-infused products?
- What are the best practices for ensuring product safety and quality?
- How can I source high-quality cannabis and other ingredients for my edibles?
- What kind of packaging is required for cannabis edibles?
- How do I label my products to comply with state and local regulations?
- What are the most effective marketing strategies for cannabis edibles?
- How do I set pricing for my cannabis edibles?
- What are the challenges of scaling an edibles business?
- How do I manage inventory and production in an edibles business?
- What are the best distribution channels for selling cannabis edibles?
- How can I build a brand that stands out in the cannabis edibles market?
- What are the common legal and regulatory pitfalls to avoid?
- How do I educate consumers about the proper use and dosage of my products?
- What kind of insurance do I need for my edibles business?
- How can I ensure my edibles business is environmentally sustainable?
- What trends should I be aware of in the cannabis edibles market?
I got into cannabis because I didn’t want to be on opiates. The program with CTU helped me understand cannabis. Helped me understand the chemical makeup…I got to understand the various terpenes and chemical makeups besides from just THC or CBD.
– Michelle Gunderson
Cannabis Advocate and CTU Graduate
Cannabis Cooking Certificate: Topics
Cannabis Cooking Methods
Preparing the Cannabis
By properly preparing cannabis for infusion, professionals can drastically increase the quality and potency of the finished product. The lesson covers these topics:
- Selecting Cannabis Plant Material for infusion, including Choosing Dried Cannabis
- Preparing Dried Cannabis for infusion, including Ensuring Cannabis Plants Are Clean, Removing Unneeded Plant Matter, and Chopping Cannabis Plants
- Cannabis Decarboxylation Procedures, including When to Decarboxylate your Cannabis Plants, Cannabis Decarboxylation in an Oven, Decarbing Cannabis with a Sous Vide, and Commercial Cannabis Decarboxylation
- Preparing Fresh Cannabis for infusion
- Preparing Cannabis for Juicing
Cannabis Infusion
Once properly prepared, cannabis can be processed for multiple uses, including the infusion of key components into oils, butters, alcohol, and more. The lesson covers these topics:
- Estimating Potency for Cannabis Infusions, including Making a Cannabis Infusion or Tincture for a Single Recipe, Making a Cannabis Infusion for Multiple Recipes, Estimating the Available THC in Cannabis Flowers, Deciding How Much Solvent to Use, Estimating the Milligrams per Gram of THC, and Potency Testing in Commercial Settings
- Making Cannabis Oil, including Using Butter, Clarified Butter, and Ghee, Using a Crockpot, Using a Stovetop, How to make Cannabis Oil, How to Make Canna-oil, How to Make CBD oil, How to Make Cannabutter, and Cannabis Infusions in Commercial Settings
- Homemade Ethanol Cannabis Tinctures, including Description of Cannabis Tinctures, Fresh vs. Dried Cannabis, Room Temperature Methods, and Freezer Methods
- Commercial Cannabis Tinctures
- Making Concentrated Cannabis Tinctures with Lab Glass
- Homemade Vegetable Glycerin Cannabis Tinctures
- Juicing Fresh Cannabis
Straining, Filtering, and Purging Cannabis
Proper technique is critical when it comes to cannabis infusion, and knowing how to properly strain, filter, and purge a product to remove contaminants while retaining every last drop is crucial to efficient cannabis infused product production. The lesson covers these topics:
- Straining and Filtering Cannabis Tinctures and Infusions, including Strategies for Different Solvents,
and Strategies for Different Products - Straining Equipment Choices, including Cheesecloth, China Caps, Hand Straining, French Presses, and Fruit Presses
- Filtering Cannabis Tinctures and Infusions, Including Straining Processes for Different Amounts, Basic Filtering, Winterizing, De-Waxing, and Winterization
- Methods to Separate Water from Cannabis Oil, including Refrigerator, Freezer, and Separatory Funnel Methods
- Purging Ethanol from Cannabis Tinctures with and without Heat, Using a Distiller, and Using a Rotovap
- Home Storage for Cannabis Infusions, Tinctures, and RSO
and Strategies for Different ProductsCooking with Cannabis
Once you’ve infused your cannabis, it’s time to get cooking. Our experienced cannabis chefs show you their favorite techniques for foolproof marijuana cooking. The lesson covers these topics:
- Estimating Cannabis Potency and Doses at Home,
including How Much Cannabis Oil, Tincture, Extract, THC Distillate, or CBD Isolate to Use in a Cannabis Recipe - Determining Cannabis Edible Product Potency in Commercial Settings
- Dividing a Cannabis Recipe into Single-Serving Doses, including Strategies for Cannabis Cookies, Pot Brownies, Cannabis Liquids, Cannabis Soups, and Cannabis Casseroles
- Making Cannabis-Infused Products at Home, including Cooking with Cannabis Infused Oils and Butter and Preparing Cannabis Alcohol Tinctures for Sublingual Use
- Cooking with Cannabis Extracts, THC Distillates, and CBD Isolates
- Mixing Cannabis Concentrates and Bubble Hash in Oil and Ethanol
- Making Cannabis Capsules, Cannabis Pills, and Cannabis Flour
- Cannabis Cooking Challenges in Commercial Settings
including How Much Cannabis Oil, Tincture, Extract, THC Distillate, or CBD Isolate to Use in a Cannabis RecipeCannabis Recipes
A close look at some of our favorite cannabis edibles, cannabis topicals, and marijuana beverage recipes you can make using your newly extracted or infused cannabis products, all taught by our experienced team of CTU cannabis chefs. The lesson covers these topics:
- How to Use Cannabis Recipes, including Recipe Strength, Effects of Cannabis Ingredient Strength, and Managing Cannabis Product Potency with Serving Size Adjustments
- Making Marijuana Beverages, including Fresh Cannabis Juice Recipes, Cannabis Juice Smoothies, Cannabis Coffee and Tea, Marijuana-Infused Bulletproof Coffee, Authentic Cannabis-Infused Chai, and Cannabis-Infused Green Dragon Liqueur, Bhang-up Cannabis-Infused Mango Lassi, Cannabis-Infused Golden Milk, Marijuana-Infused Lavender Hot Chocolate, Cannabis-Infused Milk Recipes, and Water-Based Cannabis Tea
- Adding Cannabis Oil to Beverages
- Sweet Cannabis Edible Recipes, including Cannabis Candies, RSO Caramels, Marijuana Gummies, Cannabis Cookies, Cannabis-Infused Rice Krispy Treats, CannaButter Brownies, Marijuana Sugar Cookies, Cannabis Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Cannabis Chocolate Chip Cookies, Marijuana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cannabis Vanilla Wafers, Cannabis-Infused Cheesecake, Cannabis-Infused Carrot Cake, Marijuana-Infused Chocolate Cakes, Cannabis Rum Cake, Cannabis-Infused Coconut Cake, Cannabis Strawberry Shortcake, Marijuana-Infused Fruit Pies, Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Cream Pie, and Cannabis Peanut Butter Pie
- Savory Pot-Infused Edibles, including Cannabis Salad Dressings, Marijuana Marinades, Cannabis White Sauce, Cannabis Béarnaise Sauce, Ed Rosenthal Recipes, Ganja Guacamole, Marijuana-Infused Vegetables, Cannabis Mashed Potatoes, Pot Potato Salad, Cannabis-Infused Entrees, Marijuana Filet Mignon, Cannabis Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cannabis-Infused Soups, Marijuana-Infused Fish Entrees, Sativa Shrimp Burritos, Cannabis Seafood Pasta, Breakfast “Baked” Burritos, Cannabis Scrambled Eggs, Marijuana-Infused Breakfast Foods, Black Bean Bud Dip, Cannabis-Infused Veggie Burger, Cannabis-Infused Chili, Homemade High Hummus, Mary Jane’s Mac n Cheese, Marijuana Lasagna, Cannabis Pizza.
- Cannabis-Infused Topicals, including Transdermal Cannabis Patches, Transdermal Cannabis-Infused Roll-Ons, Marijuana Poultices, Cannabis Balms, Marijuana Ointments, Marijuana Creams, Cannabis Lotions, and Marijuana Suppositories
Cannabis Cooking Careers
Cannabis Cooking Careers
The cannabis industry needs qualified professionals to work in commercial kitchens. The lesson covers these topics:
- Overview of Cannabis Kitchen Businesses and Jobs
- Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Kitchen Employees
- Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Executive and Formulation Chefs
- Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Kitchen Managers
Cannabis Cooking Business
Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses
Examine the process of obtaining a special license to run a cannabis business. This lesson acts as a guided tour of the requirements for cannabis business applications in each legal state, province, and territory across the United States and Canada. The lesson covers these topics:
- Inventory Tracking System Requirements in US States and Canadian Provinces
- Vertical Integration Requirements by State For United States Cannabis Businesses
- Licenses Available for Medical Cannabis Businesses in each US state with a medical cannabis program
- Fee Requirements for Cannabis Businesses in every US state with a legal cannabis program
- Licenses Available for Recreational Cannabis Businesses in every US state with a legal cannabis program
- Fee and Licensing Requirements for Canadian Cannabis Businesses
- Cannabis Delivery by Mail in Canada
- Medical and Recreational Cannabis Businesses Licensing in Canadian Provinces and Territories
- Regulations from the Canadian Department of Finance, including Excise Duties on Cannabis, the 2001 Canadian Excise Act, and the 2018 Canadian Budget Implementation Act
- Canadian Retail and Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Licenses in the United States and Canada
- Cannabis Medical and Recreational Cultivation Licenses in the United States and Canada
- Cannabis Processing Licenses in US States and Canadian Provinces and Territories
- Applications and Fees for Cannabis Business Licenses and L300 Cannabis Licenses
- Contacting the Canadian Government
- Canada’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS)
- Canadian Cannabis Product Packaging and Labeling Requirements
Cannabis Cooking Businesses
Cannabis cooking businesses make consumer products out of harvested cannabis plants. In this lesson, we cover the basic business decisions that all cannabis cooking businesses need to make to be successful. We also walk through setting up an infused-product commercial kitchen or large-scale infused-product factory. The lesson covers these topics:
- Preparing to Start a Cannabis Manufacturing Business,
including Research, Planning, Pitch Decks, and Building a Team - Financing a Cannabis Infused Product Manufacturing Business
- Licensing and Insurance for Cannabis Manufacturing Businesses
- Finding Property for a Cannabis Manufacturing Facility, including Legal Use of Property, Zoning, Leases, Fire Safety, Environmental Plans, Waste Disposal, and Security
- Constructing a Cannabis-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Negative Pressure Ventilation, Spark-Proof Exhaust, and Commercial Sprinklers
- Ordering Equipment for a Cannabis Infused-Product Manufacturing Business
- Setting Up a Cannabis-Infused Product Commercial Kitchen, including Choosing and Sourcing Cannabis Ingredients, Developing Products, Packaging and Regulations, Setting Up a Facility, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
- Setting Up a Large-Scale Cannabis-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Automation, Equipment, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
- Getting Cannabis-Infused Products into Stores and Dispensaries
including Research, Planning, Pitch Decks, and Building a TeamHandouts and Resources
Handouts and resources can be downloaded and/or accessed after enrollment ends.
- Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
- Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
- Definitions: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Terms
- Information Sheet: Terpene and Cannabinoid Chemistry
- Procedure: How to Make Bubble Hash
- Procedure: How to Make Rosin At Home
- Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction
- Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
- Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
- Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
- Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
E-books
E-books can be accessed for the duration of your enrollment.
- Beyond Buds, Next Generation: Cannabis Concentrates and Cannabis Infusions
- Beyond Buds: Cannabis Extracts, Hash, Vaping, Dabbing, Edibles, and Medicines
- Big Book of Buds Greatest Hits
- Branding Buds: The Commercialization of Cannabis
SNEAK PEEK
The Master of Cannabis Certificate Program takes you inside the cannabis industry. You will learn directly from Master's of marijuana in their field.
With your Cannabis Cooking Certification apply for these jobs:
Cooking with Cannabis
Making Cannabis Products
Making CBD Products
Cannabis Production Manager
Cannabis Kitchen Manager
Cannabis Chef
Jane Thompson
Boise, ID
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I loved the parts on how to start your own cannabis edibles business. The segments on marijuana desserts and everyday foods were amazing. I always look at my CTU cannabis cookbook now for new recipes.
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