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indica-dominant strainRainbow Cookies
Rainbow Cookies is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Animal Cookies × Sunset Sherbet. Typical aromas include sweet, berry-like and earthy notes. The effects are generally described as euphoric, creative and sleepy.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- woody
Effects
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are intended for orientation. Actual content may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Rainbow Cookies is shown at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainRainbow Cookies
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ParentsAnimal Cookies
- GrandparentsFire OG
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
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ParentsSunset Sherbet
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GrandparentsPink Panties
- 3rd generationOG Kush
- 3rd generationBurma
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
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GrandparentsPink Panties
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ParentsAnimal Cookies
Editorial profile
Rainbow Cookies in detail
Origin & classification
Rainbow Cookies is an indica-dominant strain from Animal Cookies × Sunset Sherbet. With up to 27 % THC, Rainbow Cookies is clearly in the very potent range. CBD plays more of a supporting role at up to 1 %.
Aroma & flavour
Rainbow Cookies primarily presents sweet, berry-like, earthy and woody aromas. Pinene, Caryophyllene and Myrcene suit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.
Terpene profile
Rainbow Cookies is generally described as euphoric, creative, sleepy and balancing in its effects. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting: it does not lean in only one direction, but engages both mind and body.
Effect tendency
Rainbow Cookies is therefore closer to modern dessert strains than to classic old-school lines. Many sources describe the strain as multidimensional and potent, without a single aspect taking centre stage.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Rainbow Cookies is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible. Fans of modern dessert and exotic lines are likely to find many familiar elements here.
Further classification
With up to 27 % THC, Rainbow Cookies clearly belongs to the category of modern, very potent strains. CBD is only present at a low level in Rainbow Cookies, at up to 1 %. The genetics from Animal Cookies x Sunset Sherbet give the profile its direction. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: sweet, berry-like, earthy, woody and pineapple-like. Rainbow Cookies is neither purely heavy nor purely active, but combines euphoric, creative, sleepy and balancing effects. In Rainbow Cookies, the aroma is not merely an added feature, but a central part of the strain’s identity. The combination of Myrcene and Pinene suits a profile that brings together earthiness and resinous freshness. When classifying Rainbow Cookies, it is important to note that its active side does not stand alone, but is tempered by calmer effects. The parent strains are therefore not only an indication of origin; they also help compare Rainbow Cookies more accurately with similar strains.
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Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Cookies
What type of strain is Rainbow Cookies?
We list Rainbow Cookies as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Animal Cookies × Sunset Sherbet.
What genetics are behind Rainbow Cookies?
The parent lineage of Rainbow Cookies is Animal Cookies × Sunset Sherbet.
What does Rainbow Cookies smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Rainbow Cookies is primarily associated with sweet, berry-like, earthy, woody, pineapple-like, tropical, minty, diesel-like and cookie-like notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.
Which terpenes are associated with Rainbow Cookies?
Rainbow Cookies features Pinene, Caryophyllene and Myrcene. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effects can be expected from Rainbow Cookies?
We primarily describe Rainbow Cookies as euphoric, creative, sleepy, balancing, appetite-stimulating and calming. Effects are subjective impressions and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Rainbow Cookies?
Rainbow Cookies is listed with a THC range of up to 27 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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