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CBD Caramels vs. Gummies: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

By Laura's Hemp Editorial TeamEdibles
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Gummies are the most common CBD edible, but caramels are quickly gaining popularity among adult consumers. Here is why.

Ingredients & "Junk"

  • Gummies: Often rely on gelatin (pork/beef byproduct) or pectin, plus artificial dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) and high-fructose corn syrup to get that neon chewiness.
  • Caramels: Usually made with simple kitchen ingredients: sugar, butter, cream, vanilla.

Absorption (Fat vs. Sugar)

As discussed with chocolates, CBD loves fat.

  • Gummies: Mostly sugar/syrup. Little fat to help absorption.
  • Caramels: Contain butter and cream (fats). This carrier fat can help the body process the CBD more efficiently.

The Texture Experience

Caramels encourage you to let them melt slowly in your mouth. This inadvertent "sublingual" contact (before swallowing) might allow some CBD to absorb faster than a gummy you chew and swallow instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are caramels better for sleep?

Not necessarily "better," but the fat content may provide a smoother, longer-lasting release of the CBD compared to a sugar spike from a gummy.

Do they stick to your teeth?

They're caramels—so yes, a bit!

Sources & References

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