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Current · 2013 – 2014

Gelato

a.k.a. Larry Bird, Gelato #33

The flagship dessert hybrid — parent of Runtz, Biscotti, MAC and most modern Cookies-era SKUs.

Reference photograph of Gelato
Reference image · stylistic
Type
Hybrid
Origin
San Francisco Bay Area
Bred by
Cookie Fam / Sherbinski
Parents
Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC

History

Sherbinski crossed Sunset Sherbet with the Thin Mint GSC cut, releasing several numbered phenos. #33 ('Larry Bird') became the dominant commercial cut.

Sensory & chemical profile

Sweet cream, citrus, dough. 20–26% THC. Caryophyllene + limonene + linalool.

UK medical relevance

Available across UK pharmacies (Adven Gelato, Noidecs T20 Gelato). Reported for moderate pain, sleep onset and appetite stimulation.

Legacy

Parent of the modern dessert-hybrid era — Wedding Cake, Runtz, Biscotti, MAC.

Notable descendants

  • Runtz
  • Biscotti
  • MAC
  • Gelato #41
  • Wedding Pie

Patient note

Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.