Froyo strain guide
Froyo is a balanced hybrid from Umami Seed Co, bred from MacMints and Sunset Sherbet. People know it for a sweet berry smell with citrus and a little gas, and for a creative, upbeat feel. It's a newer strain, so there's less written about it than the big names.
Where does Froyo come from?
Froyo comes from Umami Seed Co, and two strain databases give the same cross: MacMints and Sunset Sherbet. MacMints is itself a cross of a Thin Mint Cookies plant and MAC, which ties Froyo to both Thin Mints and MAC 1.
One strain database calls it a 50/50 hybrid that was never sold as feminized seed. Umami has since used it as a parent: it's part of the Biscotti and Froyo cross behind Zuchi. Other growers have used the Froyo name for unrelated plants, so this guide covers the Umami version.
What does Froyo smell and taste like?
Berry is the main note, sweet like the frozen yogurt in the name, with citrus and a soft earthy side. Reviewers also mention a fruity, gassy smell that comes through when the jar opens. Growers describe deep purple colour and heavy frost on the buds.
One strain database lists limonene as its main terpene, which fits that bright citrus lift. We couldn't find a fuller published terpene breakdown, so we're only listing that one. The taste follows the smell: sweet berry up front with a little citrus.
Froyo effects: what people report
People most often describe Froyo as creative, uplifted and happy, and some call it energetic. Even so, one strain database sums up its effects as mostly calming, so it seems to land somewhere between bright and settled.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint.
How strong is Froyo?
Froyo is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it at about 19% THC, while another database says flower can test above 28%. CBD is very low. Concentrates made from it run far higher than flower.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying Froyo in Canada
Because the Froyo name has been reused, check the label for the breeder or parents if they're listed. Also check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that berry smell.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates.
Froyo vs Sunset Sherbet
Sunset Sherbet is one of Froyo's parents, and the two share that sweet berry and citrus smell. Sunset Sherbet is the older, better-known strain, indica-leaning and usually described as happy and relaxed. Froyo adds the MacMints side and reads more creative and upbeat, with reports of a little gas on the nose. If you want the classic dessert strain, start with Sunset Sherbet. If you'd like something brighter from the same family, try Froyo.
Strains like Froyo
If you like Froyo, these are the closest matches:
- Sunset Sherbet: its parent, with a sweet berry and citrus smell and a more relaxed feel.
- MAC 1: behind its MacMints parent, with citrus, pine and a creamy side.
- Thin Mints: the other half of MacMints, sweet mint and dough.
- Zuchi: a newer Umami strain with Froyo in its family, sweet and fruity.
