Cannabis concentrates are the fastest growing segment in the market. There are many extraction techniques involved to create these products, some using organic solvents and other methods using pressure or even water. In commercial sized facilities, hydrocarbon, ethanol, Co2 and solventless are the most typical extraction processes utilized at scale. What’s the difference between these extraction types, and how do you determine the best cannabis extraction method for your operation? The cannabis plant produces trichomes, which contain a myriad of compounds that can be extracted and used in different ways. It’s important to point out that not all of these compounds are beneficial, and the type of solvent and extraction method chosen will have a...
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