From farm to you, no detail is left undone, Learn 502 Hemp CBD facts about our process, products, and more.
CBD Facts
Why do 502 Hemp CBD oils come in colored glass or amber bottles?
CBD, when in direct light, tends to breakdown in effectiveness. Meaning that it can lose its potency being in direct light. It is always better to store your CBD product away from direct sunlight. It is also better to buy your CBD in either a completely covered clear bottle (a label that is colored and shrink-wrapped), boxed, or in colored bottles. The colored bottles help keep the light out and keep the efficiency of the oil. This is why 502 Hemp’s brand and all the brands at the stores are in colored bottles, boxes, or shrink-wrapped.
What is hemp extract? Is it different from hemp seed oil or hemp oil?
Hemp extract is where they take either the flower or the entire plant and extract all of the cannabinoids from it. This is what is commonly known as CBD oil. Hemp seed oil is cold-pressed from the seed and doesn’t contain the medicinal value like hemp extract does. It is great for salads and is high in amino acids. Many times people label their product as hemp oil which confuses people into thinking that it is hemp extract. Typically it is the hemp seed oil. If there isn’t a milligram associated with the hemp oil, then be cautious of the product.
What is the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and THC Free CBD oil?
Full-spectrum hemp extract contains all the cannabinoids of the plant. There are approximately 113 cannabinoids in the hemp plant. When a product contains all of its natural compounds, it may more efficiently. Most of the products on the market are full spectrum. The only downside is when people are drug tested. Since the full spectrum contains all the cannabinoids, it contains THC or tetrahydrocannabinol as well. This compound produces the “high” if consumed in large doses. All of our products are federally compliant and contain less than 0.3% of THC. However, THC can build up in your system over time and while it still won’t cause you to be or get high, you could possibly fail a drug test. If that is a concern, stop in and let our staff at 502 Hemp Wellness Center help you choose the best product for your needs.
Broad-spectrum hemp extract contains all of the cannabinoids of the hemp plant, except THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol. So you get all the possible benefits of the oil without the worry of failing a drug test.
THC Free CBD oil only contains CBD or cannabidiol. It doesn’t contain any other compound and is made with an Isolate. This is still a possibly beneficial product, but, per anecdotal evidence, it doesn’t seem to help with pain.
What is a certificate of analysis or COA?
A certificate of analysis or COA is proof that the product has been tested. Most reputable places will the third party test their hemp/extract for pesticides, fungus, heavy metals, and numerous other contaminants. They will also have their product tested for the cannabinol profile either the third party or by their lab if they have the testing capabilities. It requires a Ph.D. chemist in order to test the quality of the product.
The COA’s should have the Doctor’s signature and listed exactly what was tested for. All of 502 Hemp’s products are third-party tested and our manufacture has a Ph.D. chemist in their lab to analyze the cannabinoids profile. All of our COA’s are on our website and also available for viewing in our Moser Road location. You can rest assured that all of our products are of the highest quality and everything our manufacture produces is made in Kentucky with Kentucky hemp.
What are the most widely used extraction methods? What is the safest?
There are different ways to extract and our manufacture uses the supercritical CO2 extraction method. It is a process that involves pumping highly pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) into a chamber or holding tank filled with the hemp plant. When there is enough pressure the CO2 will become supercritical and will exhibit some of the same characteristics of liquid CO2 while remaining in a gaseous state. This extraction method draws out more of the oils and other substances of the plant and avoids any thermal degradation which can happen in other extraction methods. 502 Hemp’s manufacture uses this extraction process.
Other companies may use a hydrocarbon extraction method which is a gas, like butane, hexane, or methane, that is heated up. This process strips the plant of its cannabinoids and terpenes (scents) to produce the oil. Gases have never been recognized as safe for human consumption. If not performed correctly, they could leave harmful residuals.
Another extraction uses ethanol. Ethanol has a higher boiling point than butane and tends to leave more of the plant material in the process, which, requires more work to make it cleaner and more appetizing.
There are further stages to each extraction process, but the bottom line, CO2 is safer for both humans and the environment. CO2 doesn’t involve solvents or possibly leave residuals if the final purification phase isn’t performed correctly or lab-quality gas isn’t used.
Why 502 Hemp
502 Hemp carries a wide variety of quality CO2 extract hemp products and has something for everyone’s wants. We even have a pet blend available to possibly help with their ailments as well. Stop in either location for a free consultation and let our knowledgeable staff help you choose the best product for your needs. We don’t just sell CBD oil, we provide trusted knowledge and quality products.
