Smoke Joints for Science: Custom Cones USA and DaySavers join Science of Smokeability study

Expertise means constant experimentation and research, even in the world of pre-rolls.

That’s why Custom Cones USA and the DaySavers brand, the most compliant and tested pre rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market, are partnering with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP) on a first-of-its-kind study called The Science of Smokeability (SOS).

Using a multi-year series of scientific experiments focused on analyzing cultivation and processing metrics, the SOS seeks to evaluate which variables produce the most pleasant and least harmful smoking experience.

And we’re looking for volunteers to be paid to smoke pre-rolls as part of the experiment! Read on if you’re interested.

Groundbreaking Pre-Roll Research

Unlike any previous scientific looks at cannabis cultivation, the Science of Smokeabiity promises to go beyond cannabinoid percentages and provide actionable insights that link cultivation and manufacturing practices to consumer experiences. No study to date has ever evaluated how cultivation practices or post-harvest processing impact the smokeability of the final product.

This research not only has the potential to improve product quality and consistency, but also promote sustainability, profitability and a deeper scientific understanding of cannabis as a medicinal and recreational product.

“This type of research exists and has been proven to be extremely important in the tobacco industry, so we are excited to pave the way for a safer and more enjoyable future for the cannabis industry where quality and standards are at the forefront of cannabis cultivation and pre-roll product development,” said Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers.

The study takes place over the course of two years and integrating controlled laboratory data from smoking experiments with consumer research about smoking experience with different variables. It’s being conducted by qualified researchers from various organizations including The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC), an academic cultivation research group that is developing advanced cultivation techniques aimed at optimizing yield and quality of medicinal cannabis, and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), a nonprofit organization focusing on providing quality cannabis materials and tracking the experience of users.

Led by Dr. Allison Justice and Dr. Markus Roggan, known for their groundbreaking work in exploring the hypotheses behind the color change of ash in cannabis smoking, the variables that will be studied include mineral content, nutritional content (flushing), nitrosamines (potential carcinogens), moisture content and the overall effect on ash color, smoke composition and smoke quality.

Smoke Pre-Rolls For Science!

As part of the study, DaySavers will be paying $4.20 to 200 randomly selected individuals, who will receive 2 free pre-rolls and be asked to fill out a qualitative survey comparing the 2 joints. Those interested in smoking pre rolls for science and getting paid for their participation, can sign up here. Individuals not selected as part of the 200 randomly selected participants can still participate in the study through various surveys throughout the study.

The first phase of findings are expected to be released in the coming months and will demonstrate how to optimize cultivation metrics to save time, money, and resources and enhance product quality. The first phase aims to foster greater brand loyalty and improve sustainable growing methods that maximize profitability for growers.

The findings from the SOS study will be shared with ASTM Cannabis, an organization that establishes widely recognized industry standards, and will provide regulators with a solid basis for informed cannabis policy decisions.

Additionally, many states are hesitant to permit smokable flower due to uncertainties about the substances produced in cannabis smoke. The SOS study has also partnered with Controlled Chemistry, experts in cannabis smoke and inhalation studies for cannabis, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

Custom Cones USA will also be conducting an experiment for the study aimed at infused pre-rolls, testing different types of infusion processes and analyzing which ones burn the hottest, as well as which convey the most cannabinoids and terpenes.

The study furthers Custom Cones USA’s and DaySavers’ commitment to providing the most transparent, scientifically tested pre-rolled cones and rolling papers on the market. All Custom Cones USA and DaySavers pre rolled cones, pre roll blunts and other products are tested at accredited labs to the highest industry standards for heavy metals, microbials and pesticides, something no other rolling paper company does.