WHAT IS THE BEST PRECISION SCALE FOR MICRODOSING?

You see it popping up more and more on social media or maybe you've already read a thing or two about it. Microdosing. Taking very small amounts of psilocybin to experience health benefits without tripping. Effects such as increased creativity, positivity and better sleep are often mentioned results when using truffles or magic mushrooms in very small quantities. Some people even experience less worry about the past or future and report being more in a 'flow', or present moment.

Of course, the most important thing about microdosing truffles, for instance, is already in the name, the dosage. Unfortunately, many kitchen scales are not accurate enough, and you run the risk of tripping at work or during college anyway. In this article, we'll tell you all about how to avoid that with the right scales and how to control the dosage.

A precision scale or a table scale?

Most people probably have a kitchen scale or table scale at home to weigh ingredients for recipes. For weighing out flour, butter or melting chocolate, this is totally fine, as 1 or 2 grams of difference is hardly noticeable. Ingesting a product containing the substance psilocybin is a different story. There, even the slightest difference can be felt or noticed by most people. Therefore, when microdosing, it is important to work with a precision scale or microdosing scale. These are scales that weigh with a precision of up to 0.01 grams, so you can always be sure you are ingesting the correct amount of mushrooms or truffles.

Which scale is best for microdosing?

Now that you know that a table scale is probably not accurate enough to weigh your truffles or mushrooms for microdosing, you must be curious about which precision scales are suitable. If you're looking for a versatile, small scale with an included silicone tray, the On Balance OB SBS 200 is a good choice. It weighs from 0.01 to 200 grams. Not a maths prodigy? Then consider this mini precision scale with calculator. That way, you will always have the right amount calculated.

If you want to use the scale for microdosing as well as for ingredients in the kitchen, the On Balance NV 3000 is the best choice. It weighs from 0.01 to as much as 3000 grams and is suitable for various applications. If you are on the move a lot, it is handy to take a pocket scale with you. Just be careful not to simply take your products abroad. If you really like precision and want to be 100% sure you are exact with your dosage, the On Balance Ck 20 is the best choice. It weighs with a precision of 0.001 grams and comes with a nice protective case to keep this little scale well protected.

How do you weigh truffles for microdosing?

First of all, it is important to know what dosage suits you. This depends on a lot of factors such as the type of product you take, your weight, the strength of the product and much more. We developed this handy Magic Mushrooms & Truffles - Dosage Calculator to help you determine exactly how much you need. Pay close attention to the type of product you are taking. There are quite a few differences between dried or fresh products or truffles and magic mushrooms.

Before weighing your magic truffles or mushrooms, it is important to check whether your precision scale is still working properly. You can do this, for instance, with calibration weights. These are weights that are manufactured to the nearest milligram, so you can always be sure that your scale is still measuring exactly. Also, don't forget to check whether the batteries still have enough power left.

Double-checked that your scale is working properly? Then start weighing your truffles or mushrooms. Put a small amount in a weighing cup and see what the scale reads. Too much? Carefully remove a little and repeat the whole process again. It is important to be careful when weighing your microdosing products and be sure to know exactly how much you are taking in. Even when you have pre-packaged microdoses, it is important to check the weight.