Recently started extracting terps from hemp using an Apeks CO2 system. The smell and taste is fantastic. However, the appearance is a bit lackluster. They are on the darker side and sometimes milky, from fats I’m guessing?
I was wondering if anyone has experience post-processing terps to obtain a better color and clarity? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Below are pics of two of our “worst” looking runs. This is after they’ve say for a couple weeks so I’m assuming the fats/lipids/waxes are starting to separate.
It s an illusion that terpenes are all that make up the scent and taste of cannabis there are plenty more compounds non terpene that make a full profile
Cleaning up always go at the cost of the profile so I hope people start waking up about this
This is the reason why HTE is so wanted it has more spectrum than distilled , steam distilled terps
Distillation of any terpenes that appeared together in nature is such a touchy process- yeah- theres also flavenoids and stuff- what else makes up the profiles? I know theres some sulphurs and such- responsible for some of the awful/wonderful stink lol
You’ve also got flavonoids, carotenoids (which break down into fruity/floral aromas), ketones, esters, aldehydes, alcohols, phenols, and sulfur compounds (which bring that funky “gas” or “garlic”).
Even cannabinoid degradation products, organic acids, and sugars impact flavor and mouthfeel.
The full profile evolves during drying, curing, and aging—especially with reactions like oxidation and fermentation. It’s a complex symphony.
