Lemon and CBD Cake

Feeling a bit tired around nap time? Go into “tea time” mode with our twist on a famous lemon cake recipe. Nothing like it to revive the taste buds, and endocannabinoids. Especially, if you accompany your cake with a CBD tea.

Ingredients

(For 6 people)

– 200g sugar
– 120g melted butter
– 150g of flour
– 3 eggs
– 3 lemons

– Zest of one lemon
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– Powdered sugar
– 10 drops of 4% cbd

Preparation

Prepare the cake tin by putting soft butter on the sides and putting baking paper.

Melt the butter in pieces in a saucepan. Pour it in a bowl and add the sugar, the CBD, the zest of a lemon, then mix. Add the eggs one by one, mixing each time, then the flour and the yeast while whisking the mixture.

Tip: you can replace the melted butter with a hazelnut butter (browned over low heat) which will give a better taste.

Cut the lemons in half and squeeze them to obtain the juice. You must incorporate 80g of lemon juice in the mixture obtained. If there is any extra juice, make a lemon squeeze with it!

Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 45 minutes in a preheated oven at 165°. Check the cooking by placing the blade of a knife in the heart of the cake. When it comes out clean (dry) your cake is cooked. If not, extend the cooking time by 5 minutes.

Turn the cake out onto a rack and wrap it in plastic wrap so that it stays soft as it cools. Remove the plastic wrap when the cake is cooled.

Variation

From an aesthetic point of view, and also for greed, you can make a glaze for your cake. To do this, mix powdered sugar with the juice of half a lemon, the equivalent of about 30 grams of lemon juice. You must obtain a white icing, not too hard, but not too liquid either. If necessary, adjust your dosage.

When your cake is cooled, place it on a rack, itself placed on a dish (to recover the glaze surplus) and cover the cake with your glaze. But as today we eat first with our eyes and we make everyone enjoy it, don’t forget the little picture!

CBD legislation in Europe : What’s the current status?

The legal status of cannabis, its derivatives and its uses is far from being a model of harmony on the old continent. Here is an overview of the different legislations, most of them almost permanent, within the European community.

The spectrum of cannabis uses is wide. Four main uses stand out: medical use, recreational use, wellness use related to CBD products and industrial hemp exploitation. Due to the controversial status of cannabis, these uses are sometimes prohibited, condemned or encouraged. Indeed, several factors can determine whether a cannabis derivative is legally available for consumption and purchase, or not. Thus, each country looks at and welcomes these uses differently depending on its drug policy, while keeping the general EU regulations as a guideline.

You want to know the legal status of cannabis and its derivatives in the EU countries? We offer you a legislative tour on the issue.

Reminder regarding the UE cannabis/CBD legislation

According to EU (European Union) legislation, hemp grown for “fiber” is legal if its THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content does not exceed 0.2% or less. This provision is specified in Council Regulation (EC) No. 1672/2000 of 27 July 2000.

While cannabis is decriminalized in some countries, in the majority of cases, EU member states maintain a rather hostile attitude towards cannabis and especially towards recreational cannabis.

Regarding CBD, until recently there were no restrictions on the subject in EU regulations. However, EU legislation has moved towards some restriction. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), published new guidelines in January 2019 that affect cannabinoid-enriched foods: “If CBD is to be considered a food additive, it will need to be filed as a novel dietary ingredient.

All products containing CBD must now be approved by a national food authority as a “novel food”. These new guidelines are not mandatory, but some EU member states have already amended their CBD laws accordingly.

EU legislation update country by country

Ready for a tour of cannabis/CBD legislation in the EU in 2021?

Germany

The legalization of medical cannabis has been in effect in Germany since March 2017. Thanks to it, patients suffering from serious illnesses can be treated with cannabis-based medicines on prescription. As for CBD-based products, they are also legal, but only if the THC content does not exceed 0.2%. On the other hand, the German federal drug law prohibits recreational cannabis, although it tolerates the possession and consumption of small quantities.

Austria

Austrian law only prohibits psychotropic cannabis. The use of medical cannabis has been permitted since 2008. There are no restrictions on CBD, which is also legal. Authorized CBD products must not exceed the threshold of 0.3% THC. Even better than the majority of other EU members who stagnate at 0.2%.

Belgium

Under laws dating back to 1912, in Belgium anything extracted from the cannabis plant is illegal. Unless prescribed by a doctor, buying/selling or consuming CBD products is illegal. Medical CBD is allowed but only with a prescription. Apart from that, you can be prosecuted for possessing CBD products, even if they do not contain THC. The production, distribution, and sale of medical cannabis remains prohibited.

In 2019, Belgium announced that CBD flowers with less than 0.2% THC content are now considered tobacco products.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, CBD products are available over the counter as long as they contain less than 0.2% THC. In fact, it was the first EU country to issue a certificate for the sale of CBD in open markets.

Croatia

In Croatia you can legally import and buy CBD cannabis as long as the THC content does not exceed 0.2%. Also, medical cannabis has been legal since 2015. Patients suffering from pathologies related to AIDS, multiple sclerosis or cancer can be treated in pharmacies with a prescription. Similarly, the cultivation of industrial hemp is authorized. However, it is illegal to smoke cannabis in public places. Possession, even in small quantities, is forbidden.

Cyprus

Cypriot legislation allows the cultivation and marketing of whole plants or parts of plants or seeds of the species Cannabis sativa with a THC concentration not exceeding 0.2%. Producers and/or suppliers of industrial hemp must obtain a license. Convicted cancer patients are allowed to use cannabis oil for their palliative care.

Denmark

Under Danish law, the use of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes is still restricted. Under current law, you must have a prescription from a doctor to consume cannabis in any form. Therefore, CBD in Denmark is currently only available with a doctor’s prescription.

Spain

Spain is one of the most divisive countries in terms of cannabis legislation. Cannabis-based therapeutic treatments remain prohibited, except in Catalonia where Sativex has been authorized since 2013.

While industrial hemp is allowed, only the Cannabis Sativa L variety can legally be produced, sold and consumed. Similarly, only CBD products from industrial hemp are legal. Only, as in the EU, CBD products in Spain must not contain more than 0.2% THC.

In terms of decriminalization, Spain is one of the few countries where the private use of cannabis is legalized. However, the use, purchase, possession, sale and import of cannabis in public is illegal.

The government prohibits therapeutic claims on online purchases of CBD products.

Estonia

Estonia is the only one of the Baltic countries to have legalized medical cannabis. However, cannabinoid-based medication remains highly regulated. Under Estonian law, psychotropic drugs are illegal. CBD, however, escapes the psychotropic class and can be used legally.

Finland

The Finnish law on psychoactive substances is quite restrictive. Thus, although the law allows for therapeutic cannabis, requests for cannabinoid medication are handled on a case-by-case basis. CBD is legal in the sense that it is not listed as a prohibited substance.

France

Is cannabinoid-based medication legal in France? Yes, with Sativex, dronabinol (Marinol) or synthetic THC. But these medications have not been very conclusive. Therefore, a new decree of October 7, 2020 authorizes a new experimentation of therapeutic cannabis in 5 indications.

However, French legislation remains rather hostile to THC. And it has long been rather unclear on the uses of CBD products.

The 0.2% THC level was one of the main points that fueled the legal vagueness around CBD uses. In fact, France authorizes the cultivation of a restrictive list of hemp varieties with a THC level not exceeding 0.2%. Similarly, any extraction of cannabonoids was prohibited. Today, it is by virtue of a 2018 CJEU ruling that the sale of CBD products has been revived. A more precise legal development was expected.

It fell through a decision of the Court of Cassation that legalizes cannabidiol and hemp flowers legally produced in the EU. In this decision of June 23, 2021, the Court of Cassation states that “the prohibition of the marketing of products containing CBD cannot be ordered in the absence of proof that they fall into the category of narcotics.

Greece

Under Greek law, CBD is excluded from drug control. CBD products are allowed if they contain less than 0.2% THC.

Hungary

Hungarian law does not explicitly restrict CBD. According to Hungarian law, cannabis containing less than 0.2% THC is considered hemp. Therefore, CBD is legal in Hungary.

Ireland

Under Irish law, cannabis varieties containing THC up to 0.2% are permitted. Extraction methods such as the use of CO2 or solvents is illegal. Therefore CBD oil is legal if and only if it is obtained by cold pressing.

Italy

In Italy, it has been possible to buy medical cannabis in pharmacies since 2007. As of 2017, the Italian law introduces “provisions favoring the cultivation of industrial hemp . The goal is to re-inscribe the country as a major player in the industrial cultivation of hemp and CBD products. Industrial hemp can be grown if the THC content is 0.5% or less. In 2016, the Italian government legalized the sale and consumption of CBD. In 2018, high CBD light cannabis with less than 0.5% THC was legalized.

Latvia

Latvian cannabis legislation is aligned with EU legislation on industrial hemp. Therefore the country allows the sale of CBD products with THC limited to 0.2%. Cannabinoid medication is not allowed.

Lithuania

Lithuania adheres to the general EU law on hemp. CBD products can be legally purchased in Lithuania as long as they contain less than 0.2% THC. Like Latvia, Lithuania does not allow medical cannabis.

Luxembourg

Under Luxembourg law, cannabis is legal if it contains less than 0.3% THC. CBD in Luxembourg is therefore legal. Similarly, medical cannabis has been legal since 2018.

Malta

In Malta, to use cannabis for therapeutic purposes, a prescription is required. In 2015, Maltese laws placed restrictions on cannabis and CBD. Under Maltese law, cannabinoid extraction from any form of cannabis (marijuana or hemp) remains subject to the Drug Dependence Act of 2018.

Netherlands

One immediately thinks of Amsterdam known for its relaxed policy towards cannabis consumption. But this tolerance of cannabis is only apparent because Indian hemp (with THC) is “really” illegal. However, you do not risk prosecution in the famous dedicated cafes. You can’t consume more than 5 grams of cannabis at a time. Because hemp seeds and CBD are not explicitly covered by Dutch drug legislation, CBD hemp seed oil is legal in the Netherlands.

Poland

According to the laws in Poland, there are no legal restrictions preventing the use of CBD. Hemp cultivation is limited to varieties with less than 0.2% THC. Since June 2017, the therapeutic use of cannabis is allowed with a medical prescription.

Portugal

Portugal is a pioneer in terms of laws supporting cannabis use. Although personal use of cannabis has been legal since 2001, medical cannabis has only been legalized since 2018. The country has great market potential and sales of CBD products are steadily increasing.

Czech Republic

According to Czech law, CBD products must not contain more than 0.3% THC. Below this threshold hemp and CBD products can be purchased and consumed freely in the Czech Republic. The country is one of the few countries that have decriminalized cannabis subject to THC limits.

Romania

Romanian laws do not explicitly prohibit CBD derived from hemp. Buying or consuming CBD products is legal in Romania as long as THC levels are below 0.2%. Medical cannabis, although authorized since 2013, must also respect the 0.2% THC limit. This represents a hindrance to the development of the commercial medical cannabis industry which does not benefit patients. They have to turn to other countries, especially to get Sativex.

Slovakia

Slovakia has no regulations on medical cannabis. CBD is listed as a psychoactive drug. For the time being, Slovak law is clear and states that CBD and its oil are illegal.

Slovenia

According to Slovenian law only the cultivation, possession, processing, sale and distribution of cannabis with a THC content of more than 0.2% is prohibited. Therefore, CBD products with a THC content of less than 0.2% are completely legal. Cultivation legislation requires a low THC content of less than 0.2%. CBD oil is legal in Slovenia for consumption.

Sweden

Swedish drug legislation is one of the most restrictive in Europe. Products containing THC, regardless of the quantity, are classified as narcotics. CBD, on the other hand, is no longer considered a drug but a medicine. Therefore, by law, oral CBD products require a license from the Medicines Agency to be sold. On the medical cannabis side, only Sativex is accepted as a cannabinoid-based medication. However, candidates for this medication must be referred to a doctor who must in turn receive approval from the Medicines Agency.

To conclude

Several EU countries have undertaken a parliamentary reflection to change the legislation on cannabis and especially on medical cannabis. The next few years should be interesting in terms of legal developments around cannabis and especially CBD.

What are the hottest CBD products in 2022

As the market for CBD products continues to grow, new developments are emerging that could further expand its appeal. The first of these innovations is the inclusion of CBD products in the alcoholic beverage channel. This move will allow CBD products to become more widely available and provide a greater awareness among consumers.

A trendy emerging product is CBD tinctures.

These supplements contain a wide range of benefits, from stress relief to pain relief. This is an excellent option for people who are just getting into the CBD lifestyle. CBD tinctures come in 15-ml and 30-ml options. These supplements are also made with a high concentration of CBD.

While there are a variety of CBD products available, the best ones are produced with the highest quality ingredients. Top-quality brands spend a lot of money developing these products and conduct extensive research to ensure they have the best possible results. The potency of each CBD product varies. Depending on your needs, you may want to start with a lower potency product.

CBDfx is one of the industry leaders. They produce high-quality CBD oil products and hemp-based products. Their products contain hemp grown by outside sources and are highly purified using CO2 extraction. CBDfx also offers CBD tinctures that are full-spectrum, which means that they contain CBD as well as other cannabinoids.

CBD products that contain cannabinoids are increasingly popular in wellness and health.

Studies have shown that they can reduce stress, improve focus, and improve overall health. According to Innova Market Insights, a Netherlands-based company, cannabinoids were featured in 24% of new product launches. Other benefits of cannabinoids include enhanced energy and alertness, immune health, and brain health.

In the United States, hemp CBD is available in several forms and potencies. There are products that are legal in all 50 states and offer fast delivery. For smokers, CBD vapes are a great option. They are easily discreet and come in different flavors and strains. They also provide rapid relief.

Charlotte’s Web is another brand that boasts of quality and customer loyalty. This brand claims to be the largest and most trusted manufacturer of hemp extracts. Several products are made through CO2 purification, but it also offers an original formulation option that extracts the hemp extract using alcohol.

Jupiter CBD is another brand with a strong commitment to health and wellness. Their products contain organic hemp grown in Kentucky. Their products are backed by a 60-day guarantee. These products have received rave reviews from people around the world. These supplements can help people sleep better and focus at work.

Another product that is growing in popularity is hemp CBD gummies.

These CBD gummies can be taken orally to help control anxiety and pain. They come in a variety of flavors and potencies. They are also highly effective at helping people manage their stress levels and boost their appetite.

Top 6 reasons to try CBD

We see more and more people around us consuming CBD and you hesitate to try? Its “miracle product” side leaves you skeptical? We must admit that all the virtues that we lend it may seem “too good to be true”, but the potential of CBD is confirmed more and more over the years, whether in terms of consumer feedback, or with scientific research. If you are still not convinced, here are some reasons that should change your mind!

It soothes everyday ailments in a natural way

First of all, you should know that CBD is a totally legal molecule. Unlike its cousin THC, it does not induce any high or any other side effect. You do not have any risk of addiction to try CBD, because it is directly extracted from the hemp plant. Completely natural, it relieves you and will eventually prevent you from using a heavier drug treatment!

It reduces stress

Known for its relaxing effects, CBD undoubtedly helps you relax, but can also act as a mild antidepressant. So you can try CBD in times of increased stress, to help reduce your anxiety disorders: a few drops of CBD oil or a hemp tea will do the trick!

It provides a better sleep

The human body reacts to CBD because it interacts with the receptors of the endocannabinoid system, which is directly linked to the nervous and immune systems. This system also plays a role in the body’s homeostasis, which helps regulate our sleep cycles: a better regulated homeostasis cycle makes it easier to fall asleep, while enjoying a much better quality of sleep.

It relieves chronic pain

Another reason to try CBD is its proven anti-inflammatory effect. According to some studies, this product could soothe certain joint pains such as osteoarthritis, but also back pain and certain neurological ailments! Why deprive yourself of it?

It improves recovery after exercise

Contrary to popular belief, CBD is not reserved for people subject to stress or physical problems! Indeed, more and more athletes are trying it, because the use of CBD-based oils or balms allows them to recover better, by relaxing their muscles after an effort!

It takes care of your skin

Combined with hemp oil, CBD is particularly useful against skin problems. Thanks to its moisturizing, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps regulate sebum production. You should therefore try it if you suffer from skin problems such as eczema, hives or psoriasis… It is even effective in relieving your sunburn!