Moroccan companies are looking to launch chocolate bars made from cannabis seeds since the legalization of its use in the country for medical, therapeutic, cosmetic, and industrial purposes in 2021. Moroccan markets are preparing to welcome products extracted from cannabis, particularly chocolate bars, in the context of implementing the authorities' decision to legalize the cultivation of this substance and allow its manufacture and sale for therapeutic and medical purposes.
Moroccans are awaiting the marketing of this chocolate along with several other products from Moroccan companies starting next June, which has sparked debate between opponents and supporters of this step. These Moroccan companies aim to market chocolate bars made from cannabis seeds, with official approval from the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (a formal institution).
The promotion of this type of chocolate made from cannabis seeds by the relevant companies is part of Morocco's experimentation with cannabis for medical, therapeutic, cosmetic, and industrial purposes since 2021. Data from the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities indicates that this chocolate, expected to be marketed in the coming days and weeks, contains a low percentage of "tetrahydrocannabinol" and a high percentage of "cannabidiol."
According to specialists, these two chemical compounds are considered effective components of the cannabis plant, which consists of more than 80 substances. Tetrahydrocannabinol is responsible for the intoxicating effect that leads to a feeling of euphoria, while cannabidiol is noted for its health and medical benefits. Manufacturers of this new chocolate set to hit the Moroccan markets aim to minimize the euphoric substance experienced by customers and elevate the levels of other components from cannabis seeds known for their therapeutic properties.
The upcoming marketing of several cannabis-derived products, especially chocolate typically consumed by children and adults alike, has sparked significant debate among critics and supporters. Conflicting Reports
An agricultural expert specialized in cannabis uses revealed that what is being promoted regarding the production of Moroccan chocolate with cannabis extracts is incorrect, emphasizing that the idea of making chocolate from CBD infusion is a misconception and merely a commercial operation. The researcher supported claims from other specialists, stating that the company involved does not use any cannabis components; instead, it infuses the chocolate bar in highly expensive cannabidiol, estimating that a chocolate bar infused with pure cannabidiol could cost around 5,000 dirhams, concluding that "this chocolate will contain nothing, and all the company is doing is pure advertising."
