Recognizing a quality CBD among the many proposals on the market can be laborious. Even though Mama is a renowned brand and a forerunner in its field, we want to give you the best possible guidance so that you can take care of yourself. Here are Mama's criteria for recognizing quality CBD.
The appearance of CBD flowers
The flower's appearance, flavours and fragrance can be powerful benchmarks for detecting quality CBD. Synthetic terpenes can be added to the flower after harvesting, which can affect the flower's scent, making it more synthetic than natural. Some connoisseurs are able to spot this kind of criterion.
Tip: If odors are changeable or less powerful after two or three openings of the airtight sachet, this may indicate the presence of synthetic terpenes.
Some products have no aroma at all. This is a sign of poor quality. It is not advisable to buy such a product, as it has no health benefits. To choose a good CBD product, the color of the flowers is essential.
Contrary to popular belief, not all flowers are green. Purple Haze has purple highlights, Harlequin has yellow, orange or brown trichomes, Golden Berry has green heads and orange pistils, and Lemon Haze has orange pistils. A brightly colored flower is often of better quality than a dull one.
Avoid CBD flowers with brown or red tones. The presence of trichomes is a sign of quality. To check, take a photo in good light. Look for crystalline, whitish "hairs". Dense tr ichomes and a fine frosted film indicate excellent quality. Pistils also indicate optimum ripening and quality cultivation.
Production methods for CBD oil and resin
In the world of CBD, many unsuitable methods can be applied, particularly in the manufacture of CBD products and the cultivation of CBD. So it's important to be aware of all the extraction methods involved, so you can tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy manufacturing. This also avoids having CBD with harmful products inside.
Avoid hydrocarbon and ethanol extractions, which leave chemical residues. And prefer gentle methods such as supercritical CO2, oil or Ice-o-Lator for resin .
The method of cultivation is also important in determining the quality of the CBD product. CBD flowers come from three cultivation methods, each with its advantages and disadvantages:
- Outdoor flowers are the most common, economical and environmentally friendly. Their terroir character appeals to purists, but the flower's strength is sometimes unstable. For some growers, this mode of cultivation can influence the use of pesticides.
- Flowers grown indoors (Indoor) offer excellent quality thanks to precise environmental control, but are more expensive. Some growers use chemical fertilizers.
- Flowers grown in greenhouses (Greenhouse) are a compromise between Outdoor and Indoor, allowing year-round cultivation.
- Hydroponically grown flowers, a new way of growing hemp without compromising flower quality.
Check that the store sources its CBD from an organic hemp grower to ensure exceptional quality. Also note the type of oil used to make the resin or dilute theCBD oil. Choose organic vegetable oils too.
Store reputation
Indoor, Outdoor or Greenhouse-grown flowers, each method offers varied products in terms of cannabidiol content and price. A good store will offer different forms of cultivation. Next, it must be able to submit its CBD products to a laboratory so as to check the composition and THC content present in the product, in compliance with French and European legislation.
Finally, a good CBD store has positive reviews and excellent feedback from satisfied customers. Choose a reputable brand like Mama, which has proven itself over the years.
With a little practice, you'll be able to recognize very good CBD. The appearance, aroma and color of the flowers are important indicators. In addition, the method of cultivation and extraction, as well as the reputation of the store, are crucial elements to consider. Choose a safe bet like Mama.