Transparent Production Process
The hemp is then taken to our laboratories so that the CBD can be extracted, distilled and converted into oil. We use a CO2 extraction process to ensure that our oil contains the cleanest and purest CBD extract possible.
And always in tune with the values of the island!
Cultivation
- The seeds
- The method of cultivation: greenhouse, indoor or outdoor
- Soil according to organic guidelines
- The climate
- Harvesting by hand
- The qualitative selection of hemp leaves
- The extraction process
- Detailed knowledge
- Everything you need to know about the cultivation of hemp plants is discussed in the article Hemp cultivation.
CBD production
There are two important factors in CBD production:
- Grown in Organic quality
- Produced as gently as possible .
For users, it can be a challenge to assess the quality of CBD. This means that finding a good CBD product is not entirely easy, as many suppliers reveal little or nothing about the manufacturing and production processes of the oils. Although a lot of companies talk about top quality and organic cultivation. MENORCA SEEDS can provide oils produced under one roof .
In addition, the cultivation takes place outdoors in the field. From the hemp crops to the hand-picked plants to the final oil, MENORCA SEEDS makes the entire production chain as transparent as possible.
CBD production: quality control
After this process, each production batch is tested in the in-house laboratory.
To guarantee high quality and to be as transparent as possible, it is important that our own products are tested by an independent laboratory. MENORCA SEEDS has general tests such as the terpene profile analysed, in addition to the controls of each batch, to guarantee the high quality of our CBD oils.
The oil is then bottled and the bottles are labelled. They are then packaged. The CBD oils are then ready for shipment. MENORCA SEEDS ships the CBD products in sustainable packaging. How the CBD is extracted and how it is produced determines the quality of the oil. From soil to harvest, extraction method, testing and choice of carrier oil, every component is crucial.
The following factors play an important role:
- Organic certificationEU-certified hemp variety, which is cultivated according to strict organic guidelines.
- Environmental protectionCO2 extraction of the ingredients as well as other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.
- Hemp extractChoose a full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD oil.
- Laboratory testsIndependent laboratory tests according to ISO standards to check the quality of the CBD oil and the THC content.
To be sure that it is a high quality CBD oil, it is recommended to investigate the cultivation and production methods.
CBD production: oil
We present the four different ways of CBD extraction and then explain how the oil is produced at MENORCA SEEDS:
- Oil extraction
In oil extraction, a vegetable oil is often used to extract the cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are fat-soluble, so you can mix them with an oil and heat it to around 100°C. The cannabinoids will then dissolve in the oil so you can continue to use it. However, vegetable oil spoils quickly and the CBD content with this extraction is also low.
- Solvent extraction
In this extraction process, CBD is dissolved with solvents such as ethanol. The finely chopped leaves containing the CBD are mixed with the solvent and then heated until only the CBD extract remains. However, it is not only the CBD that is extracted, but also the chlorophyll, which can be harmful to humans in large quantities. In addition, there may be residues from the solvent, which would be very harmful to health.
Consejo: A la hora de elegir un producto de CBD, la producción debe jugar un papel importante. Los proveedores más cualificados utilizan la extracción con CO2.
- CO2 extraction
Como su nombre indica, en este proceso se utiliza dióxido de carbono. Eso no suena muy bien al principio, si se asocia el CO2 con los gases de escape. Explicaremos por qué la extracción con CO2 es el proceso de mayor calidad.
Carbon dioxide offers an important advantage: at room temperature it is completely gaseous, but at high pressure it becomes a liquid. liquid. For CO2 extraction, CO2 flows at high pressure in liquid form over the biomass to dissolve the various components. dissolve. In this form, CO2 acts as a solvent for the CBD.
Después, vuelve a ser completamente gaseoso a temperatura normal y no quedan residuos en el extracto, como ocurre, por ejemplo, con la extracción con disolventes. Todo lo que queda es la esencia pura de CBD con todos los demás cannabinoides, terpenos y flavonoides.
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