cannabinoid extraction

Cannabis Distillation – Why is my Δ9 THC potency low?

By brinstr3 On January 8, 2019 0

Many people unfamiliar with the nuances of cannabis refinement often believe that a pass (or two) of crude extract through the proper cannabis distillation equipment is all that’s required to produce a high potency Δ9 THC distillate product. While it may be possible to distill mystery cannabis crude extract into 95% THC with short path […]

Winterization and Filtration of cannabis extracts

By brinstr3 On November 1, 2018 7 Comments

Why Winterize? Proper winterization is an important step in creating a high purity extract. Winterization is the removal of lipids from crude extract. Lipids are fatty acids that are also extracted from the plant. It is typically the next step after extraction. Why winterize to remove lipids? Fats dilute the cannabinoid fraction, lowering the purity […]