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PREPARATION
Decarboxylation (Decarb) - What is it?
It is always recommended to decarb your botanical materials before any
infusion. Decarboxylation allows the material to reach maximum potency.
Smoking cannabis decarboxylates cannabinoids due to the extremely
high temperatures, making them instantly available for absorption
through inhalation. For making edibles, the first step prior to infusing
is to decarboxylate your botanical materials. There are many different,
but similar, ways to do this that you can find in a search online. Our
recommendation is below.
How to Decarb
1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 225°F to 240°F.
- 225°F is recommended to preserve flavor and potency
- 240°F is recommended to minimize flavor while preserving
potency
2. Spread the ground herbs in a single layer on an oven proof glass
baking dish.
3. Insert the dish with herb in an oven bag (like the ones used to
bake a turkey) and tie oven bag tight (this will contain the smell
during this process).
4. Place pan on middle rack in the center of the oven and bake for
40 minutes.
5. When it is finished, remove the pan from the oven and allow it
to cool completely while still sealed in the bag. Placing it in the
freezer will speed up this process.
6. Once cooled it is ready to be Infused!
Note: If you are not ready to infuse, keep the decarbed botanical
materials in a mason jar at room temperature until you are ready
to use them.
You can then either use your Decarbed Herbs or store them in a mason
jar at room temperature until you are ready to infuse them.
