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Here, we explore the essence of cannabis flavor, which is defined by compounds like terpenes, terpenoids, and volatile sulfur compounds. These molecules shape the aroma and taste and also contribute to the plant's physiological effects through the "entourage effect." Advanced tools are used to analyze this complex chemical symphony.

A coalition of cannabis testing labs is suing Revvity Health Sciences (formerly PerkinElmer, or PE) for $1 billion, alleging fraud and breach of warranty. The dispute centers on PE's alleged claim that one instrument could accurately analyze the 60+ pesticides required by California law, which typically requires two instruments. This article proposes solutions like better compensation for application scientists and improved lab training and regulation.

This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.