Posts by Eduardo Torres
Differences between Shatter and Wax, Crumble, and Budder
The global cannabis concentrate market was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022 (Grandview Research). Far from a straightforward space, this broad category contains a multitude of possibilities for types of extraction and SKUs. But for the average recreational consumer, shatter, wax, crumble, and budder are the names that matter, making them the most common…
Read MoreHow Ovens Are Used in Hydrocarbon Post-Processing
Vacuum purge for BHO? A vacuum purge oven doesn’t garner much attention, yet without it, there would be no hydrocarbon cannabis extracts (like BHO). Vacuum purging removes undesirable materials, like residual solvents and moisture, from the cannabis concentrate while also developing the final consistency and texture of each batch. Unbeknownst to many consumers, a vacuum…
Read MoreThe SKU Options of Short Path vs. Wiped Film Distillation
The global cannabis distillate market size was estimated to be US $2.74 billion in 2021, according to Grandview Research. As a flavorless and odorless cannabis concentrate, distillate is remarkably more versatile than other extractions. Two ways of making it are often pitted agains each other: short path vs. wiped film distillation. Distillate is easily…
Read MoreExtracting the Story: Behind the PX Series of Hydrocarbon Extractors
Best-in-Class: PX Series Hydrocarbon Extractors The PX 30 Hydrocarbon Extraction System “This system is truly built by extractors for extractors.” – Bo Johnson, Director of Business Development Cannabis extraction operations vary in many ways, from location to preferred extraction method. But even within one type of extraction, there are many variables. From operation…
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