INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING OF CANNABIS EDIBLES
Making cannabis edibles on an industrial scale involves infusing food with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound found in marijuana. This can be done using cannabis flower or oil, which is then mixed into recipes for baked goods, candy, gummies, and more.
Here is a step-by-step guide to making cannabis edibles on an industrial scale:
- Decarboxylation: The first step in the process is to decarboxylate the cannabis. This process involves heating the flower or oil to activate the THC, allowing it to be absorbed by the body when consumed. Decarboxylation can be done in large commercial ovens designed specifically for this purpose.
- Infusion: After decarboxylation, the cannabis can be infused into cooking oil, such as olive, coconut or canola oil. This is done by heating the oil and cannabis in large industrial mixers over low heat for several hours. The resulting infused oil can then be used in large-scale recipes to make edibles.
- Preparation of Edible Recipes: The infused oil can be used to make a variety of edibles, such as brownies, cakes, cookies, and candy. Industrial-sized recipes for these edibles are similar to traditional recipes, but with the addition of the infused oil.
- Dosage: Determining the correct dose of THC in each serving is critical when making edibles on an industrial scale. This can be done using commercial laboratory equipment, such as HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) machines, to accurately measure the potency of the infused oil.
- Packaging: Once the edibles are made, they must be packaged in a manner that is safe and meets regulatory requirements. This can be done using commercial packaging machines designed for this purpose.
- Labeling: Accurate labeling is important for both safety and regulatory compliance. This can be done using commercial labeling machines designed for this purpose.
- Quality Control: Quality control is essential when making edibles on an industrial scale. This can be done using commercial laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and spectrometers, to ensure that each batch of edibles meets quality standards.
The ten most important industrial machines to purchase in order to get started with making cannabis edibles on an industrial scale are:
- Decarboxylation Oven: To decarboxylate the cannabis, a commercial decarboxylation oven is necessary.
- Industrial Mixer: To make the infused oil, an industrial mixer is required.
- HPLC Machine: To accurately measure the potency of the infused oil, an HPLC machine is necessary.
- Commercial Baking Equipment: To make large batches of edibles, commercial baking equipment, such as large-scale mixers, ovens, and baking sheets, is necessary.
- Packaging Machine: To package the edibles in a safe and compliant manner, a commercial packaging machine is necessary.
- Labeling Machine: To accurately label the edibles, a commercial labeling machine is necessary.
- Quality Control Equipment: To ensure the quality of the edibles, quality control equipment, such as microscopes and spectrometers, is necessary.
- Refrigeration Equipment: To store the edibles safely, refrigeration equipment, such as commercial refrigerators and freezers, is necessary.
- Warehouse Space: To store equipment, ingredients, and finished products, warehouse space is necessary.
- Transportation Equipment: To transport the edibles to retailers, transportation equipment, such as delivery