From Hemp to CBD The Extraction Process

You love CBD, but do you know how it’s extracted? Do you know how it gets into your favorite products? Rest assured that we have you covered and will explain the process. For all you CBD lovers, you need as much information as possible about a product you take regularly. Additionally, you’ll also gain more appreciation for the work that goes into all those tinctures, gummies, and other items you can’t get enough of in your everyday life. 
Two Common Methods
To remove CBD from the hemp plant, producers use a couple of standard practices. Manufacturers often use CO2 or ethanol extraction. Either method works effectively in producing high-quality CBD. Let’s go through a breakdown of each.
CO2
The CO2 method is also known as supercritical CO2 extraction. The process refers to the temperature when carbon dioxide acts as both a liquid and gas. FYI, that’s 88 degrees F. The manufacturer places the plant material in a special chamber that contains carbon dioxide. The terpenes and trichomes, critical parts of the plant, dissolve into the CO2. While some view this as a disadvantage, the resulting product is pure CBD oil. One advantage that many people enjoy is the fact this method preserves chlorophyll, which provides additional effects.
Ethanol
With ethanol, the plant material is heated to the appropriate temperature to remove carbon atoms. As a result, a green powder remains that’s then soaked in ethanol. Next, the mixture is filtered to separate the liquid from the plant material. After a while, the ethanol evaporates to leave quality CBD. One of the main advantages is this process maintains the plant’s natural flavonoids and terpenes. Ethanol extraction also removes chlorophyll, which can give CBD a bitter, grass-like taste.
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