Extraction
Processor’s Guide to Bubble Hash: Grades and Live vs. Dried
What is Bubble Hash? While the world of modern cannabis extracts has a dizzying array of textures and techniques to explore, bubble hash (also known as ice water hash or ice water extract) was the first major leap forward in extract making practices to emerge out of traditional middle eastern style hashish. While all extracts…
Read MoreHow to Decarboxylate Cannabis
What is Decarboxylation? Anyone who has made pot brownies knows the magic of decarboxylation firsthand, but this incredible process goes far beyond just making edibles at home. Decarboxylation, which is typically shortened to “decarb,” is the scientific name for a chemical reaction that enables us to get high when ingesting, smoking, or vaporizing cannabis, specifically…
Read MoreTrichome Development Impacts Innovation
What are Trichomes? Why does Trichome size matter? Trichomes are arguably the most important part of the cannabis plant. The resin glands of the plant, trichomes contain the cannabinoids and terpenes that can then be processed. Of the trichomes sought after for solventless processing, bulbous trichomes are the smallest trichomes; capitate-sessile are slightly larger; and…
Read MoreThe Cannabinoid/Terpene “Cold Chain” – What It Is and Why It’s Important
In the world of top shelf cannabis concentrates and SKUs, using fresh frozen cannabis to produce a “live” product that preserves the full profile of the strain is the gold standard. For many consumers, live concentrates, both solventless and solvent, tend to offer something special that other ones don’t—namely fresh, delicate terpene profiles that closely…
Read MoreCannabis Extraction: Part 4, Post Processing
Introduction As cannabis extracts fuel the growth of the cannabis market today, we’ve been exploring the history and evolution of extraction methods. But while a number of cannabis concentrates are enjoyed on their own, many require post-processing to remove unwanted constituent compounds or to adjust physical or visual qualities. Lab Society by Agrify, a leader…
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