Extraction

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This study, which evaluated the potential of a well-designed unidirectional aseptic processing approach to both hydrocarbon and supercritical carbon dioxide extract manufacturing, suggests that the extraction process is capable of deactivating or removing the tested microbial contaminants when highly contaminated Cannabis spp. Inflorescence is used as feed material.

From Contaminated Cannabis Material to Microbe-Free Extracts: A Real-World Test

Lo Friesen is the founder, CEO, and Chief Extractor of Heylo. With a background in chemistry and clinical research, Lo was inspired to explore cannabis as a medicine and to enter the emerging industry. She joined Eden Labs, a leading CO

 extraction equipment manufacturer to support and expand a Research and Development department. There she managed the development of their latest and greatest CO

 extraction system. In 2017, after working with Eden Labs and another cannabis processor, Lo launched Heylo with a mission to help people get more out of life with cannabis.

A review of the claims that differences in extract type can affect cost, ease of formulation, and the experience of the finished product.

Does Extract Type Make  a Difference in Cannabis Edibles?

The various extract types are defined so there can be some consensus once and for all.

Concentrate...What Do You Call It?

In Part II of this interview, Jaqueline McGrane, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Boulder Creek Technologies (BCT) explains the importance of consumers being able to recognize the differences between acidic and neutral cannabinoids, especially when considering current product labelling practices.

Acidic and Neutral Cannabinoids Explained: An Interview with Jaqueline McGrane of Boulder Creek Technologies, Part II

In part I of this interview, Jaqueline McGrane, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Boulder Creek Technologies, gives an in-depth description of the unique functionality of their extraction system and the advantages it provides to clients in terms of efficacy, quality, and safety. 

A New Technology Offers a Solventless Alternative for Efficient Extraction: An Interview with Jaqueline McGrane of Boulder Creek Technologies, Part I

Part II of this series reviews the history of vape products, producing cannabis vapes, the myriad of extract types, and how temperature and hardware impact the user experience.


What’s in a Vape? Part II

David Hodes has written for many cannabis publications, and organized or moderated sessions at national and international cannabis trade shows. He was voted the 2018 Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access, the world’s largest medical cannabis advocacy organization.

Different extraction processes, new products, and new equipment combine to create the perfect storm of better, safer extractions.

Taking a Measure of Evolving Extraction Technology

Josh Crossney is the columnist and editor of “Cannabis Crossroads” and a contributing editor to 

 magazine. Crossney is also the president and CEO of Cannabis Science Conference. Direct correspondence to:


AC Braddock, the CEO of Eden Labs, shares a preview of the talk she plans to give at Cannabis Science Conference West as well as other industry insights.

Sustainable Psychedelics: A Chat with CSC West Speaker, AC Braddock

This article describes the nature of supercritical fluids and how they can be used in the cannabis industry.

Fundamentals of Supercritical Fluid Extraction: Using Carbon Dioxide as an Environmentally Friendly Solvent for Extraction of Cannabis

In part one of this two-part series, we review the history of vape products and their obstacles.