I have had extensive edibles experience now. The number one issue for me is efficacy. And then tolerance. The dispensary employees don't first in first out consumables usually, they end up with old product. After about three months a triple strength bang bar effects me no different than a single strength. I called bang they were super cool.
But my point is all these products do have freshness issues which are not addressed at this time. It also effects, say gummies. But when standard crowds come in looking for chocolate they could care less what they get. They also will never report accurately how the experience went.
My go to is the triple strength or higher bang bar don't care flavor. I eat a 1/4 at a time, really helps with chronic nausea now. It also provides a nice mellow hum then I can smoke on top of it as needed. All I can do is endure.
I know that edibles have it rough even getting through the digestion to effect us.
I had good luck with a drink called cannibus quenchers, too. A solid product in consistency.