The Truth About Shroom Chocolates
Psychedelic Overground, If you’re paying attention on social media, you will have seen a rapid increase. in the chatter and advertising around psilocybin chocolate products. These shroom chocolates seem to be popping up everywhere I look online. especially the larger psilocybin shroom-related subreddits. I could have written something about how awesome. shroom chocolates are, make a bunch of unfounded claims about. Aztec and Mayan cultures, and gloss over the reality of shroom chocolate products. But, in the interests of doing something that might. be informative for an actual human, rather than. writing to appease Google’s algorithm, I didn’t. If we’re going to talk about shroom chocolate, there’s a more important story to tell.
What is Shroom chocolate?
Shroom chocolates, also known as psilocybin chocolate, are the most visible. category of magic mushroom edible products right now. But far from being a modern invention, this pairing of ingredients has a long history. It’s speculated that ancient Aztecs consumed cacao with. their Psilocybe mexicana or P. aztecorum magic mushrooms to boost their psychoactive effects. When we see today’s most popular psilocybin chocolate products, this tradition is still. very much alive, albeit in way that and alienated from most other Aztec religious beliefs. Psychedelic Overground
There is speculation that cacao and psilocybin have a synergistic effect. and can increase the psychedelic potency of the experience. This is possible, as cacao can act as a weak monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). which would lengthen and deepen the psychedelic effects. But if this action is possible at all, it would likely need. large quantities of pure cacao or very dark chocolate. It’s not a factor when eating a few squares of psilocybin infused chocolate.
Real chocolate shrooms are any chocolate food item infused with psilocybin. This is often done by mixing powdered dried shrooms or full-spectrum. mushroom extracts into a pre-made chocolate mixture. this in a precise manner, so that consumers can know how much psilocybin each serving of mushroom. infused chocolate contains, and choose their dose. Most products claim to so a single square is a microdose or low dose, and a full bar is enough to produce a solid trip.
all shroom chocolates that mention specific species as containing Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Some will mention specific strains such as Golden teacher or Penis Envy, but many do not. There doesn’t seem to be shroom chocolate promoted as containing. wood loving species such as Psilocybe subaeruginosa or Psilocybe cyanescens. (Given their enhanced potency and potential for wood lovers.’ paralysis, this might be for the best. For more on wood lovers paralysis, see this great video from Entheogensis Australis.) Psychedelic Overground
Are they Psychedelic Overground?
In psilocybin mushroom and psychedelic communities, there is a persistent rumor. that some products sold as psilocybin chocolate. or shroom chocolates are in fact nothing of the sort. The most common alternative theory is that at least some (or even most). shroom chocolates contain no psilocybin. Instead, they may contain the research chemical, 4-Acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine. (also known as 4-AcO-DMT, 4-Acetoxy-DMT, O-Acetylpsilocin, psilacetin, or “synthetic mushrooms.”). 4-AcO-DMT seems to have very similar effects to. psilocybin as both down by the body into the active substance, psilocin. 4-AcO-DMT is not thought to be dangerous in the short term. but there is no research on its long-term effects, and there is no historical use as there is for Psilocybe mushrooms. Psychedelic Overground
I’m not aware of any consumer-available test that can differentiate. between psilocybin and 4-AcO-DMT. It’s possible that drug-checking services that use techniques such as infrared spectroscopy. could tell the difference, though the chocolate might be an issue. Nor does there seem to be a clinical test to tell if someone has taken psilocybin or 4-AcO-DMT. This is likely because the metabolites are similar, neither substance causes many people to. and in the very rare event that they do, the treatment options would be the same. Psychedelic Overground
None of this is to say I’m against 4-AcO-DMT or trying to foment some sort of moral panic. If it turns out to be low-risk as other psychedelics, then it’s availability would not be a bad thing. But we don’t know that yet. That, and if people are paying upwards of $50 for a 300gram bar of chocolate, it might be nice if they got they paid for. If you want mushroom infused chocolate, that’s what you should get, even. if there’s a research chemical with similar effects. Psychedelic Overground
There are also occasional reports of people feeling as if their shroom chocolate. contains THC or similar substances. which would be disconcerting if you weren’t expecting it, though it’s unlikely to do any lasting harm. I’ve even read one report where the consumer claimed that what to them as shroom. & weed infused chocolate tested positive for fentanyl! I have no idea if this happened, but this is something I’ll be watching very. as fentanyl and related compounds have in recreational drugs such as pressed MDMA pills. counterfeit pharmaceuticals, and powder sold as ketamine or cocaine. Before anyone asks, I have no idea how to test shroom chocolates using fentanyl test strips.
These sorts of issues arise because of the illegality of psilocybin in most countries. combined with the fact that anyone can order mushroom chocolate packaging. Psychedelic Overground
3 Examples of Shroom Chocolate Packaging
In an ideal world, here is where I’d list 3-5 of the best shroom chocolate products that. I purchased from a reputable online store or my local psychedelic dispensary. But I won’t, for two reasons. One is that in Australia I could get into legal difficulty if I recommend anything that’s illegal here. The other is that because both magic mushrooms and shroom chocolate packaging. I can’t recommend any particular brand, because you could go out and buy something in the same wrapper. but that is a different (and much less safe) product.
So, instead, I’m going to illustrate the point by showing three examples of mushroom chocolate. packaging that took me approximately 30 seconds to find using Google (most of them. on a site also selling unregulated puff bars, glo cart vapes, and Rick and Morty bongs.) Note: in some countries, such as Australia, even possessing this packaging is likely to be illegal. or will give the authorities reason to think you intend to break the law. Can you imagine the conversation? “Actually officer, I only have this crate of magic. mushroom chocolate bar packaging for research purposes.” So please, don’t go and buy these. Psychedelic Overground
PolkaDot Magic Mushroom Belgian Chocolate
PolkaDot Magic Mushroom Belgian Chocolate holographic foil packaging
PolkaDot Magic Mushroom Belgian Chocolate packaging sitting on chocolate bar mold
This PolkaDot chocolate box comes with chocolate molds that will fit the packaging. and a display box. Convenient! Unfortunately this means that PolkaDot mushroom belgian. milk chocolate, or something that looks like it, can by anyone.
One Up Psychedelic Mushroom Chocolate Bar
Look familiar, don’t they. Note the display boxes and QR codes. because you see these set up in a shop or on a stall at a festival, doesn’t mean they’re the genuine article. Do One Up psychedelic mushroom chocolate bars contain any magic mushrooms? Difficult to say. The chocolate might be real though. Psychedelic Overground
Multiverse Milk Chocolate/Cookies & Cream(Psychedelic Overground)
Rick and Morty Multiverse Cookies and Cream Multiverse Milk Chocolate packaging.
Is this as common as the other two? No. Did I include it because it’s Rick and Morty. Does Multiverse mushroom chocolate contain any mushrooms? not. Psychedelic Overground
The economics of 4-AcO-DMT chocolate
Now, you might be saying: “But that packaging is being used to wrap real shroom chocolate.” I agree that sometimes, it might be. But a lot of the time I suspect it isn’t, and here’s why: Buying 4-AcO-DMT as a research chemical is likely. much cheaper than acquiring or growing real Psilocybe mushrooms. I’ve seen a wide range of price estimates, from dubious research chemical websites. But even the highest of these are generally less than $100 USD per gram. Psychedelic Overground
If most “shroom chocolate” bars to produce a strong psychedelic experience. they’d need between 25-45 milligrams of 4-AcO-DMT per bar. If we split the difference, one gram of 4-AcO would make a little under 30 bars. This would need up to 9kg of chocolate, which shouldn’t cost more than a couple of hundred dollars. The cost of packaging, as we’ve seen, is negligible. Having a production cost of $10 USD per bar wouldn’t be impossible. This is less than half of what most people in the US pay for an eighth of dried shrooms. If the chocolate and research chemicals are cheaper, then the bars will cost even less to produce.
For the record, I know that true believers in the safety and healing power of magic. mushrooms and psilocybin are not the people who would make & sell chocolates in such a way. I am, but, willing to bet that these are not the people buying. up huge cartons of PolkaDot mushroom packaging from China.
Let me be very clear: If you are buying bars packaged. as PolkaDot mushroom chocolates, you have no idea what you are actually getting. So when people ask: “are polka dot mushroom bars real?” the most charitable answer is ,” but I it’s less likely. Same goes for the Rick and Morty branded Multiverse chocolate, Psychedelic Overground
In a market where consumers have no protection under the law. that unscrupulous individuals will find the cheapest way. to make psychoactive products is inevitable. This will, not change until psychedelics are available within. some sort of legal/safe supply framework. Psychedelic Overground
6 Tips and Reminders for Psilocybin Chocolate
Consider real magic mushrooms instead
I can’t recommend you do anything that’s illegal. But if you to experience psilocybin, shroom chocolates may not be the lowest-risk choice. if you are in a country or state where they are illegal. use mushrooms that you can tell are actually shrooms. Despite the flashy packaging, you’re eating something that won’t have passed. any food-safety regulations or external quality controls. If you don’t know the person who made the shroom chocolate, you can’t know for sure what’s in it. Consider unprocessed magic mushrooms instead. Of course, if you are acquiring magic mushrooms from someone who has grown. or picked them, you need to be sure they’re giving you the right thing. If you are not experienced in foraging for magic mushrooms and identifying them, do not go picking/eating. every little brown mushroom you see! There are some look-alikes for some species that can be harmful or even deadly.
Start Low, go slow
If you’re not experienced with psychedelics or psilocybin. don’t jump straight to the highest dose. Whether you’re aiming to microdose or for a more robust experience, make. sure you wait at least an hour before taking any more doses. This is still good advice for more experienced psychonauts if you’re trying this sort. of product for the first time. Even veteran trippers can get spanked by a research. chemical that catches them by surprise.
Choose the right environment & people
Psilocybin mushrooms, especially stronger doses, are best utilized. in an environment where you are comfortable and safe, with people that you trust. This might be at home, with blankets, eye masks and a playlist of your favorite calm music. If outdoors, take appropriate precautions and choose your setting. Having a sober companion is always a good idea. and is especially essential for mushroom newbies. Psychedelic Overground
Know your mindset & set your intention
It’s a good idea to know where you are at, when you use any form of psilocybin. If you’re in a tough place mentally and, this can change the nature of your experience. This isn’t to say challenging experiences are bad. don’t if that happens when you’re depressed or anxious. If you have a family history of psychosis or schizophrenia. it’s best if you avoid psychedelics altogether.
It’s also helpful to be clear on what you want to get out of the experience. Are you taking shroom chocolates for fun? Or are you hoping to have a healing experience? Having a clear and honest understanding about your intentions is a grea. way to manage expectations and stay grounded in the experience.
Seek integration advice or therapy if you need it
Sometimes psilocybin experiences can be profound, like any psychedelic experience. Even if it’s not challenging, how you see the world or yourself can . Often, we can make sense of this by ourselves. But sometimes, we can’t. Luckily, it’s becoming common for psychologists, psychotherapists, and other. counselling professionals to offer integration services. If you’ve had a challenging or confusing journey, they can help you make sense of it and. integrate the lessons and themes of that experience back into your life. Integration services can via Psychedelic.support or the MAPS Psychedelic integration List. Your local psychedelic society may also be able to offer helpful advice. or referrals to appropriate therapists.
Legality
Remember, while shroom chocolate could be more discrete, neon packaging. that screams “psychedelic” does make it a little more obvious. There are some cities, states and countries where possession of either magic. mushrooms or 4-AcO-DMT are not a legal problem. This isn’t the case in most places. Always know the law where you are. And if you’re going to ask “are mushroom infused chocolates legal?” make sure you’re not talking to the person selling them to you.
Storage
Shroom chocolate might in bright and fun wrappers, but it isn’t for kids! Whether still in it’s original packaging or not, always store it and out of reach of children. Cases of children mistaking it for normal chocolate are rare, but they do appear to be increasing in the US. People have with child endangerment over this. More, this could be both and dangerous for the child. Again, always make sure children don’t have access to your mushroom chocolate. and if they do manage to eat some, seek medical help immediately. Psychedelic Overground
Life is like a box of Shroom Chocolates
Because, you never know what you’re gonna get. Due to their unpredictable nature, this is always possible with psychedelic experiences. With shroom chocolates, the fact that you may. not know what you’re ingesting adds another layer of uncertainty. That something comes in fancy shroom chocolate bar packaging means nothing. It shouldn’t be this way. But, thanks to the irrational prohibition of psychedelics. including psilocybin and 4-AcO-DMT, in most places, it is.
Only changes to drug laws will change improve this situation.
In the meantime, if you are going to buy shroom chocolates, approach them with a critical eye. Do you have good reason to believe that they are what your plug/dealer says they are? Are you getting them from a website or vendor with a good reputation. in psychedelic or mushroom communities?
If you do have an experience with shroom chocolate that makes you think. it isn’t what you’d to believe, don’t stay silent. What little we know about suspected adulterated bars. comes from places like r/shrooms or The Shroomery. These reports help people stay safe, and make it harder for bad vendors to operate. So, no matter how you want to trip, think about what you’re doing and seek harm-minimization advice. from organizations like DanceSafe in the US. DanceWize in Australia, or your nearest psychedelic society.
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