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Taste-altering factors – Canabidol UK

Products are made from botanical extract, as with any non-cloned botanical species you will get a varied level of plant chemicals. The manufacturer utilises a full plant extraction method. The resulting extract will have variances that will depend on the following conditions:

The Strain of cannabis Sativa L: Each strain of approved Cannabis Sativa L has a different chemical makeup, not just the level of cannabinoids. Canabidol UK uses at least 5 different strains, developing the best resulting strains for CBD content, while reducing THC levels.

The Location of the Farm: The manufacturer uses a network of farms across Europe. There are many factors that can change the final chemical makeup of the raw material, from the soil, the date it is harvested, the weather in that region and the strain as well.

Parts of the Crop used for the Extraction: Botanical species all vary. Each plant is unique, even 2 plants next to each other’s in a field can contain different amounts of CBD and other compounds. The place of harvest and the plants that make of the raw material for that extract will have an impact on the final extract. While there are variances in the raw material, the manufacturer can utilise technology to ensure these chemicals stay within set tolerances.

Interesting Facts

• A more purified product is more prone to oxidisation, that can lead to colour change from gold to clear. Factors that speed up oxidisation are light and heat, however this will not degrade the cannabinoids. Products should be stored in a cool dark environment to retain the colour.
• Change of taste can be traced back to terpenes. Each new harvest we can maintain a more stable consistency in the flavour, but this is to be expected with any botanical extract.
• Canabidol UK oils are not masked by unwanted bitterness and other flavours that are found in cannabis, so the differences are much more pronounced.