extrakTALKS with Dr. Jon

A critical examination of carbon usage in cannabis extraction and its implications for product safety. Learn about:

• Different types of carbon and their applications
• Extractables and leachables concerns
• GRAS status misconceptions
• Polyaromatic hydrocarbon contamination risks
• Color remediation considerations
• GMP compliance challenges
• Safer alternatives for filtration

Essential information for cannabis processors using or considering ...

Explore the critical requirements for GMP-compliant cannabis extracts and how they differ from traditional full-spectrum products. This guide covers:

• Four key GMP requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients
• Scientific definitions vs industry terminology
• Stability and consistency challenges
• Impurity profile management
• Therapeutic effect validation
• Processing considerations for GMP compliance
• Formulation strategies for pharmaceutical pr...

Learn about the critical transition between GACP and GMP in cannabis processing, with focus on drying room requirements. This guide covers:

• Key differences between GACP and GMP standards
• Essential GMP room design elements
• Clean room specifications and controls
• HVAC and airflow considerations
• Quality testing and documentation
• Process validation requirements
• Risk assessment strategies

Essential viewing for cannabis processors transi...

A comprehensive guide to cannabis drying and curing, covering both artisanal and commercial approaches. Learn about:

• Traditional flower curing techniques
• Temperature and humidity control
• Scaling up from small to commercial operations
• GMP compliance requirements
• Equipment selection and room design
• Quality control measurements
• Process optimization tips

Essential viewing for cannabis cultivators and processors looking to improve prod...

Discover how to create THCA diamonds and crystalline extracts using different extraction methods. This comprehensive guide covers:

• Traditional vs modern diamond formation techniques
• CO2 and hydrocarbon extraction comparisons
• Role of terpenes in crystallization
• Process optimization tips
• Temperature and pressure considerations
• Industry applications and scaling

Essential viewing for cannabis processors looking to expand their produc...

Mold in Cannabis Cultivation: Prevention, Detection & Remediation | CO2, Ethanol & Hydrocarbon Extraction

Learn how to identify, prevent, and remediate mold in cannabis cultivation and processing. This comprehensive guide covers:

• Indoor and outdoor mold sources
• Prevention strategies for grow facilities
• Mold detection methods and testing
• Impact of mold on various extraction methods (CO2, ethanol, hydrocarbon)
• Remediation techn...

CO2 Extraction to Distillation Automation: Data Review | Cannabis Oil Processing | Supercritical Extraction
Explore the benefits of automating CO2 extraction to distillation for cannabis and hemp processing. This episode covers:

• Comparison of traditional vs automated extraction methods
• Experimental data on weight and cannabinoid yields
• Improved efficiency and product quality
• GMP considerations for automation
• Cost-benef...

GMP CO2 Extraction Equipment Selection | ICH Q7 Guidelines | Pharmaceutical Extraction Process
Learn how to select CO2 extraction equipment for GMP operations in the pharmaceutical industry. This episode covers:

• User Requirements Specification (URS) development
• System classification and risk assessment
• ICH Q7 equipment considerations
• Traceability matrix for regulatory compliance
• Advantages of continuous extraction-to-d...

Two Methods for Remediating THC from CBD: Degradation vs Chromatography | Cannabis Extraction Techniques

Explore the pros and cons of degradation reactions and chromatographic separations for THC remediation in CBD products. This video compares yield, selectivity, and cost-effectiveness of both methods, providing crucial insights for cannabis processors. Learn about the impact on beneficial compounds, processing conditions, and how ...

In this special episode with Dr.  Alexey Peshkovsky. we discus Nano-emulsions. How they can be used to create a formulation, the types of equipment you need, Steps within the Nano-emulsification process, how to validate your process, and the potential applications for Nano-emulsion within the CBD Industry.

To learn more about this fascinating technology go to
Industrial Sonomechanics® (ISM) website: https://www.sonomec...

GMP practices can mean the difference between a concrete business, or a business made of paper in the extraction industry. If you are not GMP compliant in your business practices, you can be sure that your lack of compliance will catch up to you and eventually spell doom for your operations. But, what about your utilities? Have you overlooked an equally important aspect of the GMP equation? 

GMP utilities coupled with a ge...

There are a number of considerations that go into building a business from the ground up while maintaining GMP compliance. In the extraction industry, choosing the right solvent, maintaining standard operating procedures and quality assurance, complying with safety and sanitary requirements are all of utmost importance, but architecture is often a lesser discussed topic in the field. However, this piece of GMP compliance is equally...

In this episode of extraktTalks, Dr. Jon presents a comprehensive guide on "How To Create A Brand." He breaks down essential branding elements and strategies, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and marketers alike.

Dr. Jon covers topics such as developing a brand vision, communicating core values, crafting a compelling brand promise, and identifying your strategic consumer target. He also delves into th...

When you are planning to build a startup in the extraction industry, understanding your finances inside and out is essential. Mapping out the plans for your business in terms of your uniqueness in the industry and capitalizing on those specialties can mean a financially successful operation before you even hit the ground, but without a financial model to guide you along the way, you can get lost very quickly. 

This is why building a...

When it comes to creating a successful startup in the hemp and cannabis extraction industry, investor interest is key to hit the ground running. Moreover, it is a critical part of maintaining success throughout your growth in the industry. This means that appealing to potential investors is invaluable and could mean the difference between take off and crash landing in your new endeavor into extraction.

In order to appeal to investor...

Startups need to know the ins and outs of their business.  Are you able to answer these key questions.

• Why should investors invest in you?
• You need to articulate what you are doing? and why are you doing it? 
• In order to get investors, you need to be the expert and know your numbers.

Give your investor and customer what they need:

1. Educate: Need to know the process details, costs, risks, formulas, recipes, documentation, qua...

So, you’ve decided to create your first hemp or botanical startup. You’ve planned out your location, what products you will make, what solvent you will use for extraction, and more. You have it all figured out! Or do you… What about your potential investors? Do you know how you'll pitch your business plan to them? This is a crucial step that many startups fail to properly employ causing significant difficulty when attempting t...