Edibles vs. Tinctures: Understanding MA Cannabis Purchase Limits
When shopping for cannabis in Massachusetts, especially at trusted dispensaries like Cape Cod Cannabis in Wellfleet, understanding the state’s purchase limits can help you stay compliant and make smarter product choices. One surprising detail many consumers overlook is the major difference between how much THC you can legally buy in edibles versus tinctures. While edibles are capped at just 500mg of THC per day, tinctures fall under the concentrate category and are allowed up to a whopping 5,000mg per day. In this blog, we’ll break down why the limits differ, how Massachusetts calculates daily cannabis allowances, and what it all means for your next visit to Cape Cod Cannabis.
Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis consumer or a first-time visitor to Cape Cod looking for legal weed, knowing the Massachusetts daily cannabis purchase limits for edibles and tinctures can help you make informed buying decisions. We’ll explore how these limits affect your options for THC-infused edibles, cannabis tinctures, and other recreational marijuana products (visit Understanding the Daily Purchase Limit in MA page for our online calculator). Plus, we’ll explain how the state’s flower-equivalency system works and what it means for your shopping experience. Cape Cod Cannabis offers a wide selection of edibles and tinctures to fit your needs—let’s help you shop smart and stay within the legal limits.
Here’s how much you can legally buy per 24-hour period for recreational cannabis in MA:
1. Edibles — 500 mg THC/day
Massachusetts law caps edible purchases at 500 mg THC per person per day. That means popular gummies, chocolates, and infused drinks must total no more than 500 mg THC across all edible products.
2. Tinctures (Concentrates) — 5,000 mg THC/day
- Tinctures fall under the “concentrates” category, which is limited to 5 grams of active THC concentrate per day, equivalent to 5,000 mg THC.
- Each tincture bottle can contain up to 500 mg THC, and you can legally purchase up to ten bottles per day (10 × 500 mg = 5,000 mg THC) .
Why Such a Big Difference?
The discrepancy stems from Massachusetts’ system equating 1 ounce of flower (28 g) to about 5,000 mg of THC, assuming an average THC potency of 17.8%.
Edibles, though potent, are capped at a much lower total daily THC, likely to limit ingestion risks and overdosing. Tinctures, treated like concentrated oils, have a higher cap recognizing their different use patterns—but still within the flower-equivalency system.
What This Means for You
Edibles: A single chocolate bar or gummy pack (typically 100 mg THC) uses 20% of your daily edible THC allowance. So pacing your intake across the day is key.
Tinctures: With tinctures, you need to track total THC across all bottles. A 500 mg bottle counts fully toward your concentrate limit.
Combinations: Mixing edibles, tinctures, flower, and vapes? Massachusetts law enforces a unified daily limit based on flower equivalency. Your combined total—flower weight + (THC in edibles/100 mg × 5 g flower eq.) + (THC in tinctures similarly)—must not exceed 28 g flower equivalent.
Buying Smart at Cape Cod Cannabis Recreational Dispensary
1. Set your goals. Are you micro-dosing edibles or using tinctures for precision?
2. Know your doses. Ask budtenders for THC amounts—e.g., 500 mg vs 100 mg tinctures.
3. Mix wisely. If you combine edibles and tinctures, calculate the total flower equivalency to stay under 28 g.
Example Purchase:
- 200 mg edible = 2 × 100 mg servings.
- You can still buy 3,000 mg THC in tinctures—but only if no flower or additional edibles are included.
Takeaway
- 500 mg THC (edibles) per day
- 5,000 mg THC (tinctures/concentrates) per day
- All purchases are ultimately measured by a 28 g flower-equivalency limit .
At Cape Cod Cannabis Recreational Dispensary, we’re here to help you navigate Massachusetts’ regulations so you can enjoy cannabis responsibly and legally. For more information and for our Daily Limit Calculator to determine what or how much of each category you can purchase daily in MA for recreational cannabis. Have questions—just ask on your next visit or give us a call. Stay informed, stay in limits, and stay safe!
