Posts Tagged ‘Filtration’
What is CBN, and is it the Next Big Thing?
What is CBN, and why should marijuana and hemp processors care? The CBN cannabinoid (or cannabichromene) is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s one of 113 different compounds known as cannabinoids. CBN can be synthesized from THC, but it also occurs naturally in plants at very low levels, specifically in more mature…
Read MoreHow to Make Cannabis Distillate
Understanding how to make cannabis distillate requires prior knowledge of distillate and its use. Cannabis distillate is a versatile oil form of cannabis that’s growing in popularity. It appears as a primary ingredient in several popular THC and CBD products, including edibles, tinctures, capsules, and vape cartridges. The process of making cannabis distillate requires refinement…
Read MoreHow to Make CBD Isolate
CBD isolate is 99% pure CBD, often in the form of a white powder that can be mixed into drinks or taken sublingually. This option is often popular among people who are just beginning to explore the use of cannabis or hemp derived products or looking to avoid the euphoric high associated with THC. It…
Read MoreWhat is the Winterization Process in Cannabis Extraction?
When you’re extracting cannabis and hemp, one of the main steps in the process is called winterization. Winterization of oil is necessary to create a refined, pure end product, no matter what kind of output you’re looking to achieve. Cannabis and hemp have a lot of compounds within the plant—such as plant waxes, fats, lipids,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Hydrocarbon Extraction Process
The hydrocarbon extraction process is an extraction technique that uses hydrocarbon solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material. Cannabis industry professionals highly regard the hydrocarbon extraction method due to its low cost, high efficiency, and extraction quality. It’s no surprise that the hydrocarbon extraction process has become a widely popular choice for…
Read MoreWhat is Hydrocarbon Extraction?
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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