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Independent research conducted by The Cannabis Research Coalition in cooperation with The Hemp Mine

Vaportrol®️ vs. Traditional Drying: Impact on Trichome Integrity & Cannabis Quality

Trichomes are external, delicate structures on the cannabis flower which produce secondary metabolites. They arise from a series of anticlinal and periclinal divisions of epidermal cells to form globular and non-glandular appendages which protect the leaf from UV, water loss, and insect or animal destruction. Though many compounds are produced in this structure, the ones most valued in the cannabis industry are terpenes and cannabinoids.

Independent research conducted by The Cannabis Research Coalition in cooperation with The Hemp Mine

Evaluation of the Cannatrol Drying System Versus Traditional Drying for Terpene Retention

The study compared terpene retention in cannabis flowers dried using the Cannatrol Cool Cure system versus traditional drying methods. The Cool Cure system, which allows for precise humidity control, resulted in significantly higher terpene retention (16% more total terpenes) compared to traditional drying.

Independent research conducted by The Cannabis Research Coalition in cooperation with The Hemp Mine

Vaportrol Technology is Proven to Retain Higher Terpene Levels

The Cool Cure was able to minimize environmental spikes and keep setpoints much tighter during the drying process. It is thought that there could be more factors supporting this significant change, such as less physical disruption on the trichome cuticle.

Explore the science of post-harvest cannabis with David Sandelman from Vermont Dry and Cure Technologies. Dive into the intricacies of drying and curing to ensure a shelf-stable, high-quality product.

Learn why traditional methods fall short and how a scientific approach can yield consistent results. Discover the crucial roles of relative humidity, vapor pressure, and dew point in managing the drying and storing of cannabis flowers with Cannatrol. Understand how controlling vapor pressure and water activity leads to optimal drying, maintains product quality, boosts yield, cuts labor costs, and secures brand loyalty for enhanced profitability.

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