Use of Nitrogen Gas for Storing Cannabis Buds
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- Use of Nitrogen Gas for Storing Cannabis Buds
Professor DeBacco
Why Nitrogen
Nitrogen already is 78% of the atmosphere and is a colorless and odorless gas that is heavier than oxygen.
Nitrogen has been used for years in preservation of perishables during transport and storage.
Nitrogen Advantage
Gas-flushed, sealed Mylar bags are excellent packaging for long-term storage.
The process flushes the bag with nitrogen and seals it.
Purging packages of oxygen extends the life of the buds and prevents growth of mold and discoloration, similar to vacuum sealing.
Some testing labs offer nitrogen bagging services using tamper-proof packaging.
Nitrogen is Being Used…
Potato chips are shipped in nitrogen filled bags that not only help with preservation, but limit damage during shipping/transporting.
Nitrogen Saturation Advantage
Sealing up containers with nitrogen gas can reduce oxidation and help preserve the cannabinoids and terpenes.
Added Cost
There is added cost with this option, but customers may not see great value with this unlike quality curing and trimming of buds.
While this is advised it should incorporated on only high quality end product to ensure only the best material has the longest shelf life.
Do Not Forget About Light
Storing cannabis in nitrogen has its advantages, but light can still degrade the buds quality even if nitrogen is used.
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Nitrogen gas does preserve the quality for long-term storage, BUT ..... it also speeds up degradation upon opening.
Don't add Nitrogen to large containers that won't be used up quickly or quality will suffer
this is according to Kevin Jodrey (definitely knows this subject).
I suggest if you are using it stick with small (gram- .25oz) personal size packages that will be used fairly quickly.
Not sure how the change in nitrogen percentage after opening would impact the rate of degradation of dry flower since it does not seem to impact many other biological products in this way.
@@DeBaccoUniversity I am not an expert, but I did store sugar in #10 cans that were filled with nitrogen prior to being sealed. Twenty years later there was a distinctive unpleasant odor from the canned sugar that took several days to dissipate. I am wondering if nitrogen, though odorless when applied, interacts with 'product' to generate nitrates/nitrites that eventually degrade the product. My experience though an extreme period of time, also was with a very stable chemical, sugar. Cannabis is far more complex and sensitive to 'odor' (terpenes).
Awesome tip. Thank You.
awesome tip. thank you!
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Thanks!
We have been gas flushing with argon for years and vacuum sealing. We also add a two way humidity pack. Folks in the industry have a misconception that this effects the terpene levels or that the flower will oxidize faster when it is opened and that is simply not true.
Argon is another inert gas that is great for long term storage.
Awesome video!!! Thank you very much! just wish there were something affordable for the home medical grower. do i see oxygen absorbers in the bag with the buds? Can we do that? I was afraid to because they say it can breed botulism if items over 10% rh. not sure that applies to weed im going to vape in my volcano? I would appreciate any tips you may have. Im really trying to get away from mason jars. they lose their vacuum too quickly. Thank you so much for your time.
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Thanks for the video. Does the use of nitrogen gas reduce moisture loss? We use mylar bags so there shouldn't be much loss anyway.
Nitrogen is also inert so added benefits there as well, but sounds like you have a good system.
What about using argon? I know it’s more expensive but it’s what I already have. Will it work the same as nitrogen?
Some studies have shown Argon can work better than nitrogen, but it can be harder to acquire. www.researchgate.net/publication/284792667_Argon_Packaging_and_Processing_Preserves_and_Enhances_Flavor_Freshness_and_Shelf_Life_of_Foods
I like oksidation and cbn.
thanks niterogen but no thanks.
Thanks profesor for sharing knowledge!!!
Glad to share the knowledge.
How about CO2 gas?
Do you guys know any issues or benefits?
Thanks professor.
CO2 can be absorbed by moisture in plant material so it can be mixed with nitrogen for final storage, but many just go with the simplicity of pure nitrogen that is commonly used for dry food products like potato chips.