HOW IS CBG DETERMINED? Bulk CBG Distillate is tested for potency in the same way that CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids are. The ACS Laboratory protocol measures CBG potency in flower, edibles, and extracts using Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipment. Because of its ability to test samples at room temperature without requiring heat, HPLC is the preferred instrument for these products. Heat degrades cannabinoid precursors into different forms (as previously discussed) and skews potency data. For precise results, HPLC tests both CBGA and Bulk CBG Distillate.
HOW DO I GET CBG? Wholesale CBG Distillate is extracted using chromatography, which employs superfluid liquid solvents such as CO2 or ethanol to extract the cannabinoid. Hemp is dissolved in a solution during the extraction process, which draws cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant. The solution is then evaporated with heat under a vacuum to remove all of the gas, leaving behind a high purity Bulk CBG Distillate concentrate. CBG products should be stored at room temperature and away from direct sunlight once extracted to maintain potency.
HOW MUCH DOES CBG COST PER KILO? Because of the high demand and limited supply, Wholesale CBG Distillate is currently one of the most expensive cannabinoids. While prices vary by supplier, the average appears to be
between $30,000 and $50,000 per kilo. However, as Bulk CBG Distillate becomes more widely available on the market, the price will inevitably fall, according to a recent Forbes article. Derek Du Chesne, Chief Growth Officer at EcoGen Laboratories, stated in the article that CBD isolate used to sell for $20,000 per kilo but now sells for $2,000 per kilo.
WHAT EXACTLY ARE CBG CRYSTALS? CBG crystals are natural crystalline products that are nearly pure. This is the purest form of Cannabigerol on the market right now. How does it function? CO2 solvents are used to extract CBG crystals from hemp or cannabis plants. Wholesale CBG Distillate have the appearance of powdered sugar and can be melted under the tongue, sprinkled in smokeable flower, or mixed with oils. Some people may mix this pure powder into smoothies or juices as a dietary supplement.
ARE YOU ABLE TO MAKE CBG KIEF? You cannot make kief solely from Wholesale CBG Distillate. To make kief, special sifting machinery is used to sift powder from the plant's trichomes. Although CBG can be isolated through extraction, CBG-only flower is not yet available, so the kief you make will contain CBG as well as the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO SMOKE, VAPE, OR INGEST CBG THROUGH AN OIL TINCTURE? Yes. CBG, like CBD and THC, can be smoked as a flower, vaped as an oil or wax, or ingested sublingually as a tincture. It is important to note, however, that CBG has a low boiling point and may require a special vaporizer to maintain its potency.
WHY CHECK FOR CBG? We test hemp and cannabis products for CBGA and CBG at ACS Laboratory because of their incredible potential to alleviate pain, inflammation, anxiety, and other symptoms. CBG is one of the most important cannabinoids, determining the entire chemical profile of the plant. Furthermore, due to its non-psychoactive properties, Wholesale CBG Distillate may one day replace CBD as the industry's most popular hemp-derived compound. We're excited that customers are beginning to recognize the value of this healing compound and that hemp companies are developing high CBG strains. CBG potency tests, we believe, are critical for brands to successfully market their products. To learn more, please contact us today.