Producing high-quality cannabis is a demanding task for any cultivation facility, with challenges like ensuring the flower is free of mold or bacteria. Cannabis flower remediation is a process some companies use to “clean up” their cannabis of unwanted pathogens. To deal with these issues, some growers put their flower through remediation, using heat, radiation, or chemicals to clean it up.
While this may make the flower safer, it can also detract from the plant’s natural qualities. Remediation can affect the efficacy, flavor, aroma, and overall experience, when compared to cannabis that’s been cared for properly from the start.
What Is Remediation?
Cannabis flower remediation refers to several processes designed to eliminate unwanted contaminants in cannabis, such as mold or bacteria. Remediation methods like heat, radiation, ozone gas, or other special treatments ensure pathogens in the flower are removed and their future growth is prevented. With the proper dosage and exposure time, these treatments will eliminate any living organisms present, ensuring that the flower meets the necessary safety standards for consumption.
What’s the Purpose of Remediation?
Cannabis, like any other plant, is susceptible to various issues during its growth and storage. Factors such as humidity and temperature can lead to mold or bacterial issues. Remediation serves as a safety measure that ensures the flower meets the necessary safety standards for consumption.
While the process will eliminate the unwanted pathogens in the flower, it does not remove the remains or any toxins that may have been produced. Some growers prioritize practices that minimize the need for remediation, focusing on yielding clean, high-quality flower right from the start.
How Does Remediation Affect Cannabis Quality?
While the goal of remediation is ensuring safety, it may impact the quality of the flower. Some remediation processes might alter the flower’s natural characteristics, including its taste, aroma, or potency. The same mechanisms that ensure that the mold and bacteria are remediated also degrade the trichome heads in the flower that hold the rich terpenes and cannabinoids contributing to the plant’s unique profile may be diminished, slightly changing the user’s experience.
Does All Cannabis Go Through Remediation?
Why Does It Matter if My Cannabis Is Remediated?
Our Commitment to Quality
At Ethos, we believe in the beauty of cannabis cultivated naturally, without the need for extensive “clean-up” processes. Our commitment to nurturing plants in an environment where they can thrive prevents the need for remediation. Ethos does not own or utilize any remediation equipment in our production facilities. We take pride in offering flower from our signature brands, Natural Selections, Eleven, and Meigs County Grown, that reflect the plant’s true beauty, letting its natural qualities shine through.
Understanding cannabis flower remediation helps consumers make informed choices about the products they choose. Ethos is here to help you understand what goes into the flower you enjoy from our signature brands. As you explore different strains and products, remember that quality and safety should always be at the forefront of your experience.
