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What makes cannabis edibles safer than Oreos? (Yes, sadly, this exposes the dirty side of the FDA and our food that we eat every day, so even if you are not a "weed" person, this is an eye-opening episode on food testing!) This question launches our eye-opening journey through the scientific wonderland of DigiPath Labs in Las Vegas, where we discover the insane testing and regulations behind legal cannabis products.

Chef Dee (AKA: The Happy Chef) and Todd Denkin (DigiPath Labs CEO) talk about their decade-long partnership that helped launch Nevada's legal cannabis industry. As the first chef to open a manufacturing kitchen in the state, Chef Edible Dee offers fascinating insights into the painstaking precision required to create consistently dosed cannabis edibles. When a single batch can cost upwards of $50,000, there's zero margin for error.

The laboratory tour shows off an impressive arsenal of scientific equipment that would make CSI envious. Machines creating flames "as hot as the sun" test for heavy metals, while $300,000 gas chromatography systems detect pesticides down to 0.01 parts per million. We witness how every cannabis product undergoes more rigorous testing than virtually any other consumable item on the market. Sad, right?

Perhaps most surprising is the disgusting reality about microscopic scorpions occasionally found in cannabis samples, or how strain names like "Alaskan Thunderfuck OG" mean far less than the actual chemical profiles of cannabinoids and terpenes. Chef Dee explains why indica/sativa classifications are largely meaningless compared to terpene profiles that truly determine effects.

The conversation offers rare insights into cannabis regulations, including the 35-day sample retention period and how tested cannabis waste eventually gets mixed with concrete, meaning parts of Las Vegas are literally "built on pot." The technical aspects of cannabis testing show off why professionally produced edibles from knowledgeable chefs deliver consistent, predictable experiences, and you should read your labels!

Whether you're cannabis-curious or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode transforms how you'll view the science behind the products. 

Listen now to gain insider knowledge on what makes quality cannabis products truly special and why embracing scientific principles creates safer, more effective experiences.

Are you surprised by this? Sound off below and demand more from our food producers and regulators! 

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