How True Hemp Science Ensures Purity and Potency
The extraction of the various cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBV, THC) from hemp is a process that significantly influences the purity, potency, and safety of the final product.The days of stone grinders and boiling pots are long gone. Manufacturers like True Hemp Science are employing advanced extraction techniques, which do not use petrochemicals, to ensure consumers receive the cleanest high-efficacy products on the market. The scientific principles behind these advanced techniques, specifically subcritical CO2 extraction and cryo-ethanol extraction, offer methods to optimize the extraction of beneficial acidic cannabinoids and terpenes from hemp.
Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Supercritical and subcritical CO2 extraction is considered the cleanest and most effective methods for extracting acidic cannabinoids from high CBD hemp. The technique utilizes carbon dioxide under high pressure and extremely low temperature to maintain a subcritical state, where it exhibits properties of both a liquid and a gas. This state allows CO2 to penetrate the plant material thoroughly, effectively dissolving and extracting the cannabinoids and terpenes without damaging them.
The process begins with the CO2 being cooled and compressed to reach a subcritical state. It is then passed through a chamber containing the hemp material. As the supercritical CO2 moves through the plant matter, it binds to the cannabinoids and terpenes, effectively stripping them from the plant fibers. Following this, the mixture of CO2 and the extracted compounds is passed into a separator where the pressure is reduced. This allows the CO2 to return to a gaseous state and leaves behind the oil-rich CBD and other phytochemicals.
There are several key advantages of subcritical CO2 extraction. It does not involve the use of petrochemical solvents, so it is safer for consumers seeking ultra-clean products. The process does not perturb the raw or acidic components of the hemp plant. While this process is more time consuming and expensive, the final product speaks for itself. Subcritical CO2 allows for the integrity of the acidic cannabinoids (CBDa, THCa, etc.) and lets the terpenes remain intact, preserving their integrity and enhancing the effectiveness of the final product.
Cryo-Ethanol Extraction
Cryo-ethanol extraction is another advanced technique used to extract CBD and CBG, known for its efficiency and scalability. In this method, food grade ethanol is cooled to a very low temperature and then used as a solvent to extract the cannabinoids and terpenes from the hemp plant. The low temperature of the ethanol reduces the solubility of unwanted plant compounds like chlorophyll and waxes, which can lead to a purer CBD product.
During the extraction, the hemp is soaked in ethanol at temperatures close to -40 degrees Celsius. The cold helps to preserve the delicate terpenes and also prevents the extraction of undesirable elements such as fats and chlorophyll. After sufficient soaking, the solution is filtered to separate the plant matter from the ethanol solution. The ethanol is then evaporated in a vacuum to prevent degradation of the cannabinoids. This also avoids leaving any solvent residues, resulting in a highly concentrated CBD extract. Cryo-ethanol extraction is particularly effective in extracting CBG, as high CBG hemp trichomes have a unique structure which make other extraction techniques more difficult. This method is also cost-effective, making it a popular choice for large-scale production.
Quality and Potency
The quality of CBD products heavily depends on the extraction process employed. Advanced techniques like subcritical CO2 and cryo-ethanol extraction are the cleanest extraction techniques to preserve the bioactive and acidic (CBDa, CBGa, CBVa, THCa, and terpenes) compounds in hemp. True Hemp Science utilizes these methods to offer products containing a full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, which are crucial for the entourage effect – a phenomenon where the therapeutic benefits of the whole plant are greater than its individual parts.
These extraction methods reflect True Hemp Science’s commitment to delivering products as close to natural as when Nature created them. The company follows every aspect of the creation of one of its products with the highest of ideas and standards. Each batch is unique, every farm, every extraction technique creates a slightly different effect, taste or impression upon the human body. Nature creates in wonderful amazing ways and the less we interfere with the final product the more potent the product.
Novel Tech for the Best CBD (Cannabinoid Profiles)
Advanced CBD extraction techniques such as subcritical CO2 extraction and cryo-ethanol extraction are essential for maintaining the raw or acidic compounds inherent in the cannabis plant. These methods provide manufacturers the ability to extract the compounds efficiently while preserving cannabis’ medicinal qualities.
For companies like True Hemp Science, utilizing CO2 technologies is reflective of their commitment to quality and safety, providing consumers with reliable, effective, and clean cannabinoid products. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, the adoption of sophisticated extraction methods will be pivotal in setting standards for product quality and consumer trust.
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