CBD Processing from Hemp: A Comprehensive Guide

Processing hemp to produce CBD for medical use is a multi-stage process that requires adherence to strict quality standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Each step, from cultivation to extraction, plays a crucial role in ensuring the final product is safe, effective, and compliant with legal standards.

Rhizo Sciences specializes in the manufacturing of premium CBD products such as hemp oil, CBD distillate, and CBD isolate. Whether for medicinal products or novel food items, our process ensures the highest quality using only high-CBD hemp flower or hemp biomass.

Selecting High-CBD Hemp for Processing

The key to producing high-quality CBD products lies in selecting the right hemp cultivar. While CBD can be extracted from most industrial hemp, the best results come from high-CBD hemp strains that are specifically bred for their cannabinoid content and resin production.

Unlike typical industrial hemp, which contains low CBD levels of 1% to 3%, high-CBD strains can yield between 10% and 20% CBD while maintaining less than 0.3% THC. These plants are cultivated for medical applications and are selected for their robust terpene profiles, making them ideal for both extraction and smokable flower.

By choosing high-CBD strains, producers can ensure higher resin output, cleaner extractions, and better overall product quality. Additionally, these strains are cultivated with attention to avoiding contamination from pesticides or soil toxins, ensuring safety and purity in the final products.

High-CBD Hemp Cultivation

High-CBD hemp cultivation is vastly different from industrial hemp farming. Medical-grade hemp requires more intensive care, regular testing, and precise environmental controls to optimize cannabinoid content while keeping THC levels compliant.

Learn more about growing high-CBD hemp versus industrial hemp.

Post-Harvest Hemp Processing

Once hemp has been harvested, it must be handled properly and processed to prepare it for CBD extraction. Essential steps include drying, curing, and trimming, which help maximize the preservation of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Explore our guide on post-harvest hemp processing.

CBD Manufacturing Standards: Ensuring Quality and Safety

Given that CBD is often used for medicinal purposes, it’s crucial to maintain high manufacturing standards. Products must be safe, pure, and of known potency. This is achieved through adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards, which ensure consistent quality and safety in every batch.

By following GMP, producers can guarantee that their products meet both legal and safety requirements, providing peace of mind to consumers and business partners alike.

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CBD Manufacturing Process: From Flower to Finished Product

Once high-CBD hemp has been harvested, dried, and prepared, it’s ready for processing in specialized facilities equipped with the necessary infrastructure for extraction, distillation, isolation, and packaging. The main processes include:

• Hemp drying and grinding
• CBD extraction and filtration
• CBD distillation and isolation
• Final packaging and quality control

These facilities transform hemp biomass into bulk CBD products such as CBD-rich hemp oil, CBD distillate, and CBD isolate. These bulk extracts are then sold to manufacturers who create consumer products such as CBD oil tinctures, capsules, and vape liquids.

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CBD Toll Processing from Hemp

For hemp farmers looking to process their crops into CBD products, Rhizo Sciences offers CBD toll processing services. Toll processing allows farmers to retain ownership of their crop while outsourcing the extraction and manufacturing processes to certified facilities.

CBD Toll Processing Split

One popular option for toll processing is the 50:50 split contract. In this arrangement, Rhizo Sciences partners with labs to extract and process your hemp into oil, distillate, or isolate. As payment, you receive half of the final product, while the lab retains the other half for their services.

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Conclusion: The Rhizo Sciences Difference in CBD Processing

By selecting the right hemp genetics and adhering to strict quality standards, Rhizo Sciences delivers superior CBD products that meet industry expectations for purity, potency, and safety. Our comprehensive approach to CBD processing ensures that our customers receive the best products possible, whether for medicinal use or consumer goods.

Contact Rhizo Sciences today to learn how we can assist with your CBD processing needs.