Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, and Pure Cannabinoids

The composition of hemp oil and CBD products offers a wide range of possibilities. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex system, and it requires a great deal of understanding and the right product variety to support and maintain it optimally. Read more about the ECS in our related blog post. Finding the right hemp products requires patience and knowledge of their composition. As diverse as we humans and the state of our endocannabinoid system (ECS) may be, our pioneering work in the production of high-quality CBD products has given us a solid understanding of which ingredients are beneficial in different products. Positive customer expectations, combined with the right product selection, are crucial for success. We distinguish between three product categories which we will discuss in more detail in this blog post: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and pure extracts with the respective CBD products from these categories.
Philip Schmiedhofer, MSc

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What are full-spectrum extracts?

To our understanding, the term full spectrum refers to the entire hemp plant. Some other providers believe the term full spectrum refers only to the spectrum of cannabinoids.

What are broad-spectrum extracts?

A broad-spectrum extract refers to a CBD extract with a reduced or completely removed THC content. Inevitably, this separation process also removes secondary plant compounds, and the extract changes in color and consistency.

What are pure extracts?

Pur-CBD extracts are pure substances. In this process, the extracts are purified to the point where a single substance, usually separated by crystallization, is isolated.

What are full-spectrum extracts?

In our understanding, the term full-spectrum refers to the entire hemp plant. Some other providers believe the term full-spectrum only refers to the spectrum of cannabinoids. Therefore, our full-spectrum products consist only of hemp. An extract is produced using carbon dioxide extraction, which is then mixed with hemp seed oil (pressed hemp seeds) and brought to the desired CBD/CBDA concentrations with isolated cannabidiol or cannabidiolic acid.

The hemp extract contains, in addition to the cannabinoids (read more about cannabinoids) of the hemp plant, also terpenes (read more about terpenes) and secondary plant compounds. The hemp extract has a brown-green color due to the chlorophyll it contains and a sticky, viscous consistency due to the waxes and long-chain molecules it contains. Unlike broad-spectrum extracts, the hemp extract also contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), although this THC content is below 0.2 percent. Our full-spectrum extract is decarboxylated. This allows us to standardize the products as best as possible, because the precursor substances of the cannabinoids lose the carboxyl group through this heating process. The hemp seed oil from pressed hemp seeds contains valuable fatty acids (omega 3, omega 6, and linolenic acid). Thus, genuine full-spectrum extracts are pure hemp products and contain the most important characteristic ingredients of the hemp plant.

CANNEXOL products from full-spectrum extracts:

  • Contain all characteristic ingredients of the hemp plant
  • Pure hemp products
  • Products with standardized CBD, CBDA, and THC content

Full-spectrum products for humans

 


Full-spectrum CBD oil

What are broad-spectrum extracts?

A broad-spectrum extract is a CBD extract with reduced or completely removed THC content. Inevitably, secondary plant substances are also removed during this separation process, and the extract changes in color and consistency. Broad-spectrum extracts contain fewer bitter substances, chlorophyll, and larger molecules and usually have a golden-yellow color. The proportion of cannabinoids and terpenes is correspondingly higher. The separation methods are often distillation and chromatography; colloquially, these are also called distillates, although by definition, a broad-spectrum extract has had the THC removed.

CANNEXOL products from broad-spectrum extracts:

  • Standardized products without THC
  • Contain fewer bitter substances
  • Contain various flavor-neutral carrier oils
  • Contain various aromas

Broad-spectrum products for humans

Broad-spectrum products for animals

Broad-spectrum CBD oil

What are pure extracts?

Pure CBD extracts are pure substances. The extracts are purified until a single substance, usually separated by crystallization, is obtained. The resulting isolate can then be used to enrich and standardize hemp products. Both cannabinoids and terpenes can be used as pure substances. Terpenes can standardize odors and flavors. They have long been used in the food industry, cosmetics, other aroma products, and chemical products.

CANNEXOL products from pure extracts:

Contain only one substance or a selected mixture of pure substances

 

Pure CBD Oil

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Philip Schmiedhofer, MSc

Philip Schmiedhofer, MSc

Philip is the CEO and co-founder of cannhelp GmbH. With a degree in medical engineering and molecular biology, specializing in neuroscience and focusing on cannabinoids, he is recognized as an expert in the medical application of cannabinoids. As a medical device consultant, he also leads the sales of cannmedic and provides specialized advice to medical professionals. His expertise includes the development and sales of cannabinoid-based products. In research, he participates in significant basic research at the Center for Brain Research at the Medical University of Vienna. As co-founder and current CEO of cannmedic GmbH, a pioneer in the CBD medical products market, he has many years of entrepreneurial experience. Additionally, he maintains an extensive network in the industry and advises internationally operating companies in the field of medical cannabinoids.