Why so many edibles are not vegan
Gummies usually rely on gelatin, which comes from animals. Chocolates are often milk chocolate, and even many bars sold as dark still contain milk or dairy solids. Baked edibles bring butter and flour. A cannabis product being plant-based does not make the edible vegan.
What to check on any label
Before buying edibles anywhere in the city, look for:
- Milk, milk solids, butter, or whey
- Gelatin in gummies, chews, and roll-ups
- Wheat flour or other gluten ingredients
- Soy lecithin, a common emulsifier in chocolate
- Nuts, or a note about shared nut processing
- How the cannabis was extracted
How our chocolates measure up
Every Edge Off chocolate is dark chocolate with no milk or dairy solids and no gelatin, made with sunflower lecithin instead of soy. Our co-founder Lev is allergic to gluten and soy, so everything we make is gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. The full story is on our About page.
Extraction matters too
Clean ingredients mean little if the cannabis was extracted with harsh solvents. Our method uses no butane, no CO2 oil, and no ethanol. Lev developed it in his own kitchen and achieved homogeneity, which is what makes consistent dosing possible. Read more in our vegan chocolate guide.
Consistent, divisible dosing
Every bar is made in the same mold and divides into four, so a quarter bar is a consistent portion. The five strengths each have their own color: red 5 mg, gold 15 mg, green 30 mg, blue 50 mg, and black 100 mg. New to edibles? Start with our first-timer's guide.
A sugar-free option: tinctures
If you also avoid sugar, our tinctures are made with avocado oil, with no hydrogenation and no sugar. They work in smoothies, salad, or pasta, so you can dose your own meals. See tinctures vs. edibles.
Getting them in NYC
Browse the menu and send an order request for same-day pickup at 560 Flatbush Ave, or same-day delivery with a $150 minimum. See the shop guide and the delivery guide. If you have a specific allergy, ask us at the counter and check the packaging before you buy.
Quick answers
- Are all your chocolates vegan?
- Yes. Dark chocolate, no dairy, no gelatin, sunflower lecithin.
- Are they gluten-free?
- Yes, and soy-free and nut-free too.
- Do your tinctures contain sugar?
- No. They are avocado oil with no sugar and no hydrogenation.
- Can I get them delivered?
- Yes, same-day delivery with a $150 minimum, or same-day pickup.
