What is High Terpene Extract?

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How do you describe the flavor profile of your favorite fruit? If it’s mango, words like ‘bright’ or ‘sweet’ might come to mind. The scent comes in to play, too – some people prefer the ‘musky’ scent of papayas over a ‘floral’ mango. The same classifications apply to cannabis; Flavor and scent profiles have significant…

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What is Hydrocarbon Extraction?

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Hydrocarbon extraction is a method used to extract cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. It has become a widely popular extraction method for cannabis refinement in recent years, due to its low cost, efficiency, and extraction quality, as compared to alternative methods. The hydrocarbon extraction technique involves the…

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CO2 vs Solvent-Based Extraction: The Key to Cannabis Chemistry

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The cannabis plant can be compared to a lock, hiding its true treasure—its cannabinoid and terpene content—behind its plant matter. The bulk of these compounds, whether it’s THC, CBD, alpha-pinene or beta-caryophyllene, among others, are found in the resin gland heads. Also known as trichomes, these mushroom-shaped structures can be found on the flowers or…

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Extraction Lab Startup | Cost & Return on Investment

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A Deep Dive into Investing in an Extraction Lab Business Extraction is a booming business. In more developed markets up to 70% of all retail sales come from some form of an extract-derived product. It’s no wonder why entrepreneurs and growers are rushing into the business. But what are the real costs and prospective returns…

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How to Start a Cannabis Extraction Business Plan

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10 Steps to a Successful Cannabis Extraction Business Plan The cannabis extraction business is hot. More than 50% of today’s legal marijuana sales are concentrates and infused products, and extracts constitute the fastest growing segment of the marketplace. With that kind of demand, you can bet that entrepreneurs, investors, and canna businesses are flocking to get…

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Butane Extraction: Using Blended Solvents for the Best BHO

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Utilizing a blend of butane and propane, i.e. “blended solvents”, can provide your butane extraction process with the capability to skillfully manipulate the quality and consistency of your output product, including the creation of BHO. Best Solvent Blend for Butane Extraction Many top extraction producers opt for a 70% butane/30% propane blend for shatter and…

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Modern Grower: Cannabis Concentrates with Precision Extraction Solutions

Modern Grower & Precision Extraction are here to give you the scoop! Shatter, wax, and other concentrates represent one of the fastest-growing product lines in the cannabis market, but few people understand how high-end extractions actually take place. In the second installment of Modern Grower, series host Felix Fang (Sex + Munchies) crisscrosses the country…

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The Truth About BHO Extraction

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BHO commonly refers to “butane hash oil”, a cannabis or hemp extract made with hydrocarbon solvents such as butane, propane or a mix of both. The solvents used in BHO extraction strip the plant of its essential oils, including THC, CBD, terpenes, vitamins, antioxidants and other good things, creating a highly potent oil. BHO Extraction…

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Blast-Proofing: Cannabis Extractors Face Increasing Regulations

Blast-proofing is key in the face of increasing regulation. Learn more in this article by Nick Tennant, as featured in Marijuana Venture Magazine, October 15, 2015. Increasing Regulation When industries thrive, business gets regulated. Depending on where you operate or plan to operate your extraction business, regulation is either here or it’s on the way.…

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