Posts Tagged ‘THC’
The Differences Between Concentrates and Distillate
Cannabis comes in many forms, from oils and extracts to concentrates and distillate. Both medical users and connoisseurs can consume their THC or CBD in a wide range of products like baked goods, candies, gummies, vape cartridges, shatter, and wax, among others. The THC and CBD that goes into these products get separated from the…
Read MoreRemoving Residual Solvents
Removing Residual Solvents in Solventless vs Hydrocarbon The terms residual solvent and residual solvent analysis get thrown around pretty regularly in the extraction industry. Today, we’re going to break down what this means, how it affects your extracts and end products and how legislators are regulating residual solvent analysis. Methods of Extraction Solventless vs Solvents…
Read MoreContaminant Remediation in Hydrocarbon Extraction
There are several forms of potential contamination that can render an otherwise great output product into something deemed “low quality” or even unsellable. With a little ingenuity and understanding of what exactly we are trying to remove from our hydrocarbon extracts, we can easily create a high-quality end product. With the use of inline contaminant…
Read MoreTHC Crystalline – What to Know to Make THCA Crystals
THCA crystalline is one of the most complicated forms of cannabis to make, but the final product is one that is coveted by many for its extremely high THCA content. The end product itself has many benefits, especially for those looking to solely reap the benefits of THCA without any extra compounds present. Its neutral…
Read MoreHow to Make Shatter
Shatter is a form of cannabis extract that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Shatter retains a lot of the plant’s flavors, as well as a high concentration of THC. The end product is pure and glass-like, and it’s often consumed through vaping or dabbing. One of the most popular ways to commercially make…
Read MoreWhat is the Decarboxylation Process of Cannabis?
In the CBD extraction process, there are numerous steps to achieving an end product, one of which is decarboxylation. Many people think of decarboxylation only in terms of THC content, but it is a critical step to achieve optimal CBD content as well. Decarboxylation is a main step needed in the pre-process before distillation of…
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 MoreCannabis Distillation: Short Path vs Wiped Film
An easy to follow explanation of short path vs wiped film distillation for cannabis. What the differences are and the pros & cons of each method broken down by our pros.
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…
Read MoreCannabis Distillate: What it is & How to Make it
Building Better Brands by Isolating THC and CBD Making Cannabis Distillate, Why All the Craze? Imagine if your favorite beer tasted and smelled different every time you drank it. Or the alcohol content was wildly different with every batch. Faced with such unpredictability, it wouldn’t be your favorite brand for long. Product consistency is fundamental…
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