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For a single batch of infused edibles, it is recommended that medical marijuana patients use roughly one ounce of cannabis buds. You can elect to use more or less depending on the quality of your starting material and how you plan to use it. You should expect a 10% weight loss when you decarb (e.g., 30 grams becomes 27 grams). The quality of your cannabis should also be taken into consideration as you will need significantly less material when using high quality buds than you would using trim or sugar leaf. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation …

Decarboxylation occurs naturally with time and temperature as cannabis dries, so it will take longer to remove the moisture in fresher material than in older material which tends to be drier. Therefore, adjust your time accordingly in the first step of the process. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

Yes, you can also decarboxylate kief just like you would cannabis buds. You can use the first shake (typically blonde/yellow in color) or the second shake (more yellow/green). Place the kief in the baking dish and bake uncovered at 225° F / 110° C for 30-50 minutes, checking after about 20 minutes to be sure it is not over-baking. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src …

Ideally, the decarboxylation process should be done with a precise heating element or equipment, but good results can still be achieved with a conventional oven, or even a toaster oven. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

If your decarboxylated cannabis material will be exposed to further heat (e.g., boiling or baking), you do not want to achieve 100% decarboxylation since the additional heat will cause even more decarboxylation. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

For the maximum conversion of THCA to THC, heat the cured cannabis at 240° F for 45-60 minutes. For maximum CBD conversion heat at 240° F / 115° C for 60-90 minutes. When properly decarboxylated, the cannabis will be darker, dry, and easy to crumble. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

When it comes to decarboxylating cannabis, the lower the temperature you use, the longer the process is going to take. However, this is not a bad thing! Using a lower temperature throughout the decarboxylation process will result in less terpenes being lost due to degradation. We suggest a 2-step method. First at 225° F / 110° C for about 20 minutes; and then at 240° F / 115° C for another 50-90 minutes. Click here to learn more about the decarboxylation process and how it applies to cooking with cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' …

The predominant compounds found in cannabis are THCA and CBDA. THCA is the major cannabinoid inCannabis, while CBDA predominates in fiber-type hemps. THCA and CBDA accumulate in the secretory cavity of the glandular trichomes, which largely occur in female flowers and in most aerial parts of the plants. The concentration of these compounds depends on the variety of cannabis and its growth, harvesting and storage conditions. When locked in their acidic forms, THCA and CBDA are not bioavailable to the body’s cannabinoid receptors. Occurring either naturally within the plant, or upon “decarboxylation” (heating the plant material), these acids …

Decarboxylation, as it applies to medical marijuana, is a chemical reaction that occurs when THCA and CBDA are converted to THC and CBD (respectively) as the plant is heated or under pressure. Using cannabis as a medicine begins with understanding the basic science of decarboxylation, and why it is a crucial process in making edibles, tinctures and topical treatments. To get the full medicinal value out of your cannabis, it needs to be heated to a temperature that is just not possible to obtain in the human digestive system. The major downside of decarboxylating is that some of the …