CO2 extraction
The raw hemp material which is incorporated into Wetality products undergoes supercritical CO2 extraction in a German facility which is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and HACCP certified.
CO2 extraction is a process where pressurized carbon dioxide is used to obtain the desired phytochemicals from a plant.
At certain pressures and temperatures, CO2 acts like a solvent, but without any side effects which real solvents bring. In one sentence, it is the safest and most effective extraction method in the world, but also the most expensive one.
CO2 extraction is used in the food and herbal supplement industries.
CO2 is also a common food additive (for example carbonated soft drinks).
In the cannabis industry, the CO2 extraction method obtains all the important cannabinoids, waxes, and terpenes from the plant material.
There are three categories: supercritical, subcritical and “mid-critical” CO2 extraction.
Supercritical is the most commonly used one. It is the safest, cleanest and ensures the purest, most natural products.
CO2 will also act as a sanitizing agent and prolong shelf life, ensure higher yield, shorten the extraction time, it will not leave any residual solvent and due to low temperatures, this method helps retain organic properties of raw material.
CO2 is a naturally occurring compound. It is all around us, ever our body produces it.
CO2 extraction requires specialized know-how and superior equipment.
In the cannabis and hemp industry, the CO2 extraction is the best possible way to pull the terpenes and cannabinoids out of the plant. It produces pure, high-quality and safe CBD products.
The technical complexity and expense involved often drive up the price of products, but it’s worth it since the quality must be the most important factor when choosing the right product.
Whenever purchasing a product, you should do as much research on the method of extraction as possible. After all, most of us want to know what we are putting into our bodies.
