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CANNABIS & CBD
A fully traceable
supply chain and
certification of hemp
ingredients are
critical for quality
control.
Kemin Food Ingredients
Hemp Synergistics, noted that in its raw form hemp or
CBD oil present several challenges.
" When it comes to manufacturing, the oil itself is highly
viscous, making it difficult to work with and evenly dose,
and requires the use of chemicals to clean machinery and
utensils, " he said. " As far as challenges to the formulation,
CBD oil is extremely bitter, with a chemical taste and an
off-putting odor. This has caused the market to search for
better, more efficient alternatives to cooking with the oil
itself. One of the ways to overcome these problems is to
look for a powdered form of CBD oil. Some have been
specifically developed for baking. "
Toolbox of CBD ingredients
Like with all living plants, the C. sativa plant experiences
ongoing chemical reactions that alter its composition
until
the plant
is harvested and then physically processed
to make it inert. In the early stages of growth of
C. sativa, cannabigerolic acid (CBGa) develops. As the
plant grows, it is transformed into various cannabinoid
compounds, with one of the first compounds being cannabidiolic
acid (CBDa).
" A key differentiator for CBDa, as compared to CBD
ingredients, is that it is extracted from young hemp
leaves without heat, " said Chris Boucher, chief executive
officer, JuiceTiva, Laguna Beach, Calif.
JuiceTiva markets hemp juice powder made from
fresh-picked, California-grown non-GMO hemp leaves.
The hemp leaves are immediately packed into refrigerated
trucks and delivered to the company's processing facility
where they are cold pressed into fresh, pure hemp juice.
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" The final step is a proprietary process that creates
crystalline hemp juice powder, " Mr. Boucher said. " Our
process locks in the inherent compounds to deliver the
maximum hemp superfood value. "
Research shows that CBDa is up to 18 times more bioavailable
than CBD because it is not in an oil form. The
JuiceTiva ingredient contains no THC but does contain
vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and cannabinoids
mainly in the form of CBDa.
" CBDa gives you more bang for your buck as a CBD
ingredient, allowing the body to absorb more of the nutrients
and enzymes, " Mr. Boucher said. " Also, in clinical research,
taking CBDa results in three times more cannabinoids
reaching the bloodstream compared to CBD alone. "
Mainstream CBD ingredients are extracted from
mature plants using heat. They are extracted as an oil,
which limits their solubility. CBDa, on the other hand, is
100% water-soluble in liquid.
" When the raw cannabis plant is exposed to heat, the
CBDa loses its acid molecule and is transformed into
CBD, " Mr. Boucher said. " The final product contains a
small amount of CBDa and a generous amount of CBD. "
Not all CBD is created equal, and not all hemp ingredients
contain CBD. Further, not all non-CBD hemp oil
ingredients contain the same nutrient profile. They vary
in protein, fat, fiber and other nutrient contents.
" Some products such as hemp seed oil, hemp protein
and hemp hearts don't typically contain CBD.
They are common food ingredients due to their beneficial
nutritional content, " said Drew Hathaway, senior
food scientist, Caliper and Ripple. " Hemp hearts and
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