CO2 vs Ethanol: how do we extract our hemp, why + Results.

CO2 vs Ethanol: how do we extract our hemp, why + Results.

A recurring debate within the hemp industry is centered around hemp extraction methods. In short: CO2 extraction vs. Ethanol Extraction. Technical discussion incoming :-) let's dig in! What CO2 extraction does to hemp While CO2 extraction offers undeniable strengths in the extraction of other botanicals, we firmly believe that it is not optimal for extracting hemp.  The reason for this is that CO2 extraction involves applying a range of pressures and temperatures in order to remove the full range of active compounds from the biomass. This results in the separation of active compounds: for example the majority of terpene content is usually...

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