Tuning the Orchestra in Cannabis Extraction
Supercritical fluid extraction mechanics are derived from the pressurization of a fluid under subcritical or supercritical conditions, applying heat, then moving the fluid into an extraction [...]
Reproducible Cannabis Extractions Require Consistent Starting Materials
To perform a reproducible extraction, there must be reproducible material going into the process. For example, particle size consistency and moisture content of the starting materials are [...]
Cannabis Testing not for the Faint of Heart
The cannabis plant is incredibly complex with over 500 chemical entities and 70 cannabinoids, including major cannabinoid compounds like tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and cannabidiolic acid [...]
Defining the BEST Cannabis Extraction Method
Extraction is merely a controlled elution of components based on solubility. However, for many reasons, extraction of cannabis is complicated. Several variables can be manipulated during the [...]
Analytical Testing, from Seed to Product
By now, it is a foregone conclusion that incorporation of sophisticated analytical testing technologies is a requirement for cannabis cultivators and product producers alike. Most importantly, [...]
Good is Not a Number
In the early days of legalized cannabis (not that long ago, really), it wouldn’t have been unusual for early entrepreneurial growers and producers to engage in conversations [...]
