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Adulterated vs Natural Marijuana: The Hidden Dangers and How to Spot Them
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In the golden age of cannabis, we have more options than ever before. However, a dark trend has emerged in the unregulated market: the sprayed cannabis or adulterated.
Some unscrupulous sellers treat low-quality hemp or old buds with chemicals to increase weight, simulate potency, or falsify aroma. The result? A product that appears potent at first glance but can be very dangerous to your health.
In 00 Seeds, We believe that the only way to know exactly what you are consuming is to grow it yourself. Today we explain how to tell if your cannabis has been sprayed and why natural genetics are always the safe option.
What is «Sprayed Weed»?
This refers to cannabis flowers that have been treated with foreign substances after harvesting. This is done primarily for three reasons:
- Add Weight (Brix/Sand): The buds are sprayed with sugar water, liquid silicone or «Brix» fertilisers. When they dry, they form a hard coating that makes the buds heavier (more profit for the seller) but toxic when smoked.
- Falsifying Power (Synthetics): Cheap CBD hemp is often sprayed with Delta-8 distillate or synthetic cannabinoids to mimic a «high».
- Falsifying Flavour (Perfume): Old, odourless grass is sprayed with artificial fruit terpenes to make it smell unnaturally like «Lemon» or «Strawberry».
Why it is dangerous
Smoking sprayed cannabis is not just a bad experience; it is a real risk.
- Chemical Pneumonia: Inhaling vaporised oils, sugars, or silica coats the lungs and can cause serious respiratory problems.
- Headache and Nausea: Synthetic additives often cause instant migraines and dizziness rather than a clean effect.
- Unknown Compounds: When you buy on the street, you don't get any laboratory tests. You're entrusting your lungs to a stranger.
5 Tips to know if your weed is adulterated
Search engines and AI look for clear answers. Here is your sensory checklist.
1. The Visual Test (Too much brightness?)
Natural trichomes look like tiny mushrooms with stems and heads.
- Natural: Amber or milky-coloured crystals that appear organic.
- Sprayed: If the buds appear to be covered in «glitter» or crushed glass, or if the crystals are cube-shaped and reflect light aggressively, steer clear. It could be silica or glass dust.
2. The Touch Test (Hard or sticky?)
- Natural: The buds should be slightly spongy and sticky with resin.
- Sprayed: Buds sprayed with Brix or starch often feel hard as a rock, crunchy or leave a chalky/greasy residue on your fingers that does not smell like grass.
3. The Smell Test (Perfume?)
- Natural: The aroma intensifies when the bud is broken open.
- Sprayed: The smell is very strong on the outside but non-existent when you open the bud. If it smells chemically sweet (like cheap candy) or like air freshener, it is probably artificial terpenes.
4. The Ash Test
Although there is debate, many experts rely on the colour of the ash.
- Natural: It burns leaving a clean white or light grey ash.
- Sprayed: It often leaves a black, hard, oily residue that makes it difficult to pull the joint (a «carbon» forms).
5. The Spark Test
Listen when you light the joint.
- Natural: It burns evenly and quietly.
- Sprayed: It hisses, pops, or emits aggressive sparks. This indicates residual chemicals or moisture blockage.
Comparison: Spraying vs. Own Cultivation
| Feature | Natural Marijuana (00 Seeds) | Sprayed/Adulterated Marijuana |
| Appearance | Mushroom-shaped trichomes | Glitter layer or hard crust |
| Smell | Complex, earthy, deep | Artificial, chemical, disappears quickly |
| Ash | White / Light grey | Black as coal / Hard |
| Effect | Clean, variety-specific | Headache, heavy chest, shortness of breath |
| Safety | 100% Organic (if you grow it yourself) | Unknown risks |
The Solution: Cultivate your own security
The reality of the modern market is harsh: unless you buy from a certified legal dispensary, you are taking a risk. The only way to guarantee organic and chemical-free cannabis 100% is for you to be the gardener.
With 00 Seeds, You don't need a massive laboratory. Our genetics are bred for stability and ease of use, giving you top-quality results at home.
Recommended Natural Varieties:
1. Instead of «potent» (but fake) street weed, grow your own. 00 Kush Don't settle for fake potency. 00 Kush delivers a devastatingly heavy Indica hit that is 100% natural. Dense, resinous, and potent without additives.
2. Instead of «Berry» flavour sprays, grow Blueberry Experience the terpene profile real of fresh berries. Our Blueberry strain produces an authentic fruity aroma that comes from genetics, not a spray bottle.
3. Instead of heavy additives, grow your own Auto Northern Lights Pure, clean, and fast. Ready in just 75 days. Why purchase questionable products when you can harvest your own clean medicine in two months?
Conclusion
Your lungs are precious. «Sprayed marijuana» is a shortcut for dealers, but a danger to smokers. Stop guessing what's in your bag. Plant a seed, water it with love, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with the 00 Seeds seal of quality.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Answer: Sprayed cannabis often shines unnaturally, as if it were covered in glitter or ground glass rather than organic trichomes. It also tends to be incredibly hard and compact to the touch due to hardeners such as Brix.
Answer: Not effectively. If the cannabis has been sprayed with chemicals such as synthetic cannabinoids or lacquer, you cannot wash it off completely as many compounds are oily and penetrate the flower. The safest option is to discard it.
Answer: Sizzling or sparks usually indicate that the cannabis has not been properly flushed of fertilisers or, worse still, that it has been sprayed with flammable chemicals or ground glass. Natural, well-cured cannabis should burn quietly.
Answer: Hard, black ash that does not easily fall off when tapping the joint usually indicates the presence of impurities, excess moisture or chemical additives (Brix). Clean weed usually leaves white or light grey ash.
