King Gelato strain guide
King Gelato, more often sold as Kinglato, is a hybrid from California grower The Cure Company, bred from its High Octane and Curelato cuts. People know it for a gassy, OG-style smell with a sweet, creamy side, and for a heavy but not knockout feel. It's also one of the stronger strains on paper.
Where does King Gelato come from?
King Gelato is a cross of High Octane and Curelato, both cuts kept by The Cure Company, an indoor flower grower in Los Angeles County. Curelato is the company's own take on Gelato from the Gelato #33 family. High Octane is an OG-type strain; one database lists it as High Octane OG.
The Cure Company calls the result Kinglato, and that's the name used in a 2021 High Times review. King Gelato is the longer form you'll see on some listings. Strain databases put it at roughly 55% indica and 45% sativa, so it sits close to the middle.
What does King Gelato smell and taste like?
Most descriptions put gas first: diesel, OG funk and skunk, which comes from the High Octane side. Under that sits the Gelato sweetness, with notes of cream, berry and sugar, plus some earthy, herbal spice.
We didn't find published terpene results for King Gelato, so we're not naming which terpenes lead. The flavour tends to start sweet and creamy, then turn more toward diesel and earth as you go.
King Gelato effects: what people report
People most often describe King Gelato as euphoric and uplifting at first, then calming and relaxing as a body feel spreads in. The High Times reviewer called it heavy for both body and mind, but not the kind of strain that knocks you out, and others say it stays balanced at moderate amounts.
At larger amounts, some find it sedating. These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness come up, and some people mention feeling anxious if they have too much.
How strong is King Gelato?
King Gelato is a very high-THC strain. Listings put it at about 26% to 31% THC, and one reviewed batch tested close to 31%. CBD is usually under 1%.
With numbers like that, start with a small amount and wait before having more, especially if you don't use cannabis often. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to read the THC figures on your product.
Buying King Gelato in Canada
Look for both names: Kinglato is the more common label, and King Gelato is the same cross. Check the label for the THC and CBD numbers rather than relying on the name alone, since growers' cuts can differ.
You may see it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. A recent packaging date helps keep that gassy, sweet smell intact.
King Gelato vs Curelato
Curelato is King Gelato's sweet parent. Curelato leans creamy vanilla with a light, uplifting start that turns into heavy relaxation. King Gelato keeps some of that cream but adds a loud layer of OG gas and diesel from High Octane, and it's usually listed several points higher in THC. If you want the softer, dessert side of the family, start with Curelato. If you like your Gelato with fuel on top, King Gelato is the stronger pick.
Strains like King Gelato
If you like King Gelato, these are close in family or flavour:
- Curelato: its Gelato parent, creamier and sweeter with less gas.
- Gelato: the family it comes from, sweet and creamy with a peppery edge.
- Jet Fuel Gelato: another Gelato with a strong fuel streak.
- Gelato 41: one of the best-known Gelato cuts, for a sweeter take on the same family.
