Extracting Cannabinoids Using An Industrial Chiller
Just a few short years ago, cannabinoid extraction was accomplished in secrecy. Today, flower products –including extracts– are legally produced and openly sold in legitimate dispensaries in more than 30 states.
If you’re interested in becoming part of this important business boom, you may wish to consider setting up your own extraction facility. With that in mind, here are five flower extracts to know about:
THC Extraction
Probably the most well-known compound found in flower, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the stuff that gives marijuana enthusiasts a euphoric, or ‘high’ feeling. First isolated from Lebanese hashish by an Israeli chemist in 1964, THC is one of a hundred or more cannabinoids with the ability to naturally bind to receptor cells located throughout the human brain and body.
Not all THC is the same, however.
Raw flower provides a cannabinoid called THCa. The jury is still out on what THCa actually does for a living flower plant, but studies suggest that it acts as a kind of defense for the growing plant, explains Leafly magazine. When heat is applied, THCa converts into the psychoactive THC that recreational flower users expect.
Too much heat during the extraction process can cause THCa to convert to a less desirable form of THC known as delta-8, explains Cannabis Pharmacy author, Michael Backes. To make extracts under optimal conditions, be sure to have an industrial chiller nearby at all times.
Cannabis strains abundant in THC
- Godfather OG
- Superglue
- Chemdog
- Strawberry banana
- Emperor Cookie Dough
CBD Extraction
Second only to THC in cannabinoid count, CBD promises much in the way of medicinal value without any of the ‘buzz’ associated with flower. Typically extracted from industrial hemp, CBD is approved to treat seizures and is currently being studied as a treatment for a number of chronic conditions, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, explains Mayo Clinic.
Cannabis strains with high CBD
- Cannatonic
- Ringo’s Gift
- Cali Cure
- Desert Ruby
- OG Kush
CBG Extraction
Known to botanists as cannabigerol, CBG is yet another cannabinoid that may be extracted and used medicinally without any mind-altering effects. Strains that are bred to be high in CBD tend to contain plentiful CBG as well. Researchers are currently testing CBG to treat chronic pain, glaucoma, inflammation, and other conditions, according to Leaf Science magazine.
So far, very few flower strains have been developed specifically for a high CBG count, explains High Times magazine. If you wish to create extracts that feature the CBG molecule, opt for good old flower sativa or industrial hemp plants.
CBN Extraction
Only slightly psychoactive, cannabinol (CBN) extract may be quite sedating and just right for bedtime use. As a byproduct of ripening THC, CBN holds promise as a future medicine, touts Marijuana Break magazine.
Any strain that is allowed to ripen for an extra-long time is bound to deliver a high dose of CBN. If you wish to make extracts, flower strains known to be abundant in CBN include Animal Cookies and Ace of Spades
Terpenes Extraction
Produced by the same plant glands that make THC and CBD, terpenes are oily molecules that give each flower strain a distinct aroma and flavor. Terpenes are most abundant in female plants that have never been exposed to male flower plants. Present in living flower plants as terpenoids, terpenes develop as buds and are dried and cured, explains Medical Jane.
More than 140 terpenes are identified so far, with more being discovered all the time. Some of the more popular terpenes that can be extracted for the flower industry include citrusy limonine, earthy myrcene, spicy caryophyllene, and pinene.
Chiller Rentals & Sales From JC Younger
No matter how you make extracts for the flower industry, ensure that your manufacturing facility is up-to-date with a modern chiller. Not ready to make a big investment? Consider a rental chiller from J.C. Younger. In fact, contact us today so we can give you upfront information about the benefits of renting a quality chiller for your flower extraction facility.
