You are interested in learning about the whole process of extracting cannabinoids from plants to get CBD oil. What exactly is used? What is the most efficient way and what is the most expensive one?
Read on to learn the answer to the question, “What is the Oil Extraction Process.” Here are some things CBD extraction services use.
By Solvent
People do like how efficient using solvents like ethanol or propane can be, and it can keep a pleasant aroma if everything goes right. The biggest risk of using a solvent is that it can be very flammable if not done correctly, and that in turn can taint the taste of the final product, making it very bitter and unpleasant.
With olive oil
Olive oil is considered a “natural solvent”, and the people that use it are CBD aficionados. They heat raw hemp at a certain temperature and then add the oil and heat it again for the extraction of the cannabinoids. While it is inexpensive, it’s much more hit-and-miss in terms of getting a quality product.
Distillation with steam
This is the most well-known method of extracting cannabinoids. It separates the compounds from the plant material, which is then condensed and cooled. People like this because it uses no harsh solvents. A drawback with this is that, while it is a cheap way to do this, you are going to have to use more plant material and get less oil in return when you use steam.
CO2 Extraction
Carbon Dioxide, or CO2, is the main thing used here. This method is for people or places with much larger budgets and have a high degree of knowledge, since the machines that are used can be quite expensive and complex. It’s much safer though, since the material is not flammable and it does not use as much energy, which is excellent for the environment.
These processes used by CBD extraction services are more complex and require a lot more explanation than what is in this brief post, but you get the general idea of what is used in the oil extraction process. If you are interested in the CBD field, then this is a good starting point before diving in deeper.
The people at Colorado Extraction Systems are intimately familiar with the best ways to do this and they will be glad to discuss it with you. You can contact them today for a demo on certain equipment.
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