From bomb pops, to Boston cream and jelly donuts, to papaya tajin—these infused gummies on the Massachusetts market stand out from the standard fruity snack pack
Is it too much to ask for some gummies that taste more like dinner than dessert? Or that at least feature a different profile than most of the standard fruit-flavored edibles out there?
Apparently it isn’t too much, because we’re seeing more and more companies boldly experimenting—with savory bites, various textures, and other tastes and techniques.
If you are also seeking out clever infused inventions, check out these gummies we recently sampled which caught us by surprise—for the most part, in a good way.
Betty’s Eddies Orange Creme Ache Away Eddies PM
Sure, these aren’t that unusual, but we’re just warming up here, and we seriously adore these for their uniqueness—not just due to the taffy touch that all the Eddies have, but in this case because of the brilliant balance of the citrus and cream. The Ache Aways are intended for sleep and pain relief, sure. But they also taste like creamsicles, and that is why we smash them into our faces by the handful. Come to think of it, the pain-relieving qualities of these beloved softies helps with the headache that sort of aggressive mouth stuffing can cause.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Kosmik Blasters
We write about these every chance we get, and that’s for all the reasons that you might imagine—they really taste like an Uncrustable, they’re juicier than almost any other gummy on the market, they’re two-tone, shall we go on? Regardless, we had to include these recent NECANN Cup of Champions winners in this roundup, since they effectively define being different in this category. Manufactured by Regenerative in Mass, these Blasters come in double doses—with 10mg per gummy and a perforation up the middle—and function as a mini sandwich. Best of all, they consistently get us credibly stoned, and execute their stated flavor in a way that few other complex infusions achieve. More kudos also go to Kosmik for their Rocket Pop Blasters, which taste like premade snow cones that you find disfigured and harder than granite at the bottom of convenience store coolers but nevertheless lick down to the paper.
Lazy River Moose Chews Standard Onset Bomb Pop Gummies
Speaking of patriotically-colored creations, each one of these Scrabble square-shaped delights comes in a medley—red, white, and blue—which is something that we wish more companies would do. At the least, those of us who grew up eating Neapolitan ice cream would appreciate it. In this case, red is cherry; blue is blueberry with hints of cotton candy; and white is lemon. Munched together, they end up tasting quite a bit like key lime pie. Go figure.
Lazy River Moose Chews Standard Onset Jelly Donut Gummies
We can’t really decide if these actually taste like jelly donuts, but they’re definitely tasty. One of our reviewers wrote: “There’s a chance they’re actually better than real jelly donuts, kind of like the way that watermelon candy tastes better than the actual fruit.” On feel, they’re like their Boston Cream and Bomb Pop cousins—tiny, square, and rubbery enough to make for a good deal of resistance.
Lazy River Moose Chews Standard Onset Boston Cream Gummies
We make no apologies for including multiple Lazy River entries, and one look at the award-winning Dracut-based company’s edibles menu should demonstrate why. They’re all about experimenting, and while some of these inventions work better than others—one of us found the papaya tajin Moose Chews repulsive, while the other two were more impressed by the effort than disgusted (see below)—at least they’re trying. As for these gummy donut pies, first of all, they’re pretty, if that means something to you. And it should, because seeing begets believing which leads to leaning into the chocolate-cream theme with its perfect seam—on one side, a light mousse that is dark in color, with milky filling on the other. Put another way, these Moose Chews taste like Cocoa Puffs.
Lazy River Moose Chews Standard Onset Papaya Tajin Gummies
These are for regular edible eaters who want something slightly different. Because while these Moose Chews may look like other small cannabis cuboids, upon inspection you’ll see specs of spice, which deliver a rare semi-savory experience upon ingestion. Honestly, you’ll have to try these for yourself.
Chew & Chill Tigers Blood Live Resin Gummies
Here’s one that should excite heads who have made trips around the US and perhaps even through Canada sampling weedstuffs. From Maine to New Mexico to BC and Cali, budtenders in the know recommend Chew & Chill products, and now—after years of rumors about their trying to enter this market—the iconic plumpers are available in Massachusetts. There’s a lot to say about these gummies—they’re keto, vegan, gluten-free, and infused with live resin. But it’s the sum of all those parts that really sings, with Chew & Chills being among the juiciest and most delicious pillows around. All of the varieties are worth a try, but if you are tired of the common flavors offered by most manufacturers, we recommend their Tigers Blood, a gooey swirl of watermelon, coconut, and strawberry. Sweet, tart, and distinct, they’re as unusual and figuratively refreshing as they taste fresh in the flesh.
