5 Ways to Tell You’re Getting High-Quality CBG Products

The emerging industrial hemp and cannabis markets have seen an increased demand for non-psychoactive cannabinoids. CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most common hemp compounds. On the other hand, CBG (Cannabigerol) is another exponentially rising star in hemp, rivaling CBD as the next big thing in the low-THC market. 

The cannabinoid is deemed to have powerful therapeutic benefits, including inflammation, stress, pain, and discomfort relief. With so many products on the market, knowing what to look for in high-quality CBG products can be challenging. 

If you intend to buy a CBG product online or in-store, you need to keep several things in mind to ensure you make an informed purchase. Discussed below are some precautions to take when purchasing CBG oil, but before that, let’s first have a deeper understanding of CBG.

What is Cannabigerol (CBG)?

Cannabigerol (CBG) is a cannabinoid extracted from the hemp or cannabis plant. It’s usually referred to as the mother of all cannabinoids because it’s the chemical precursor to all other cannabinoids. CBD, THC, and other cannabis compounds are derived from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) – the acidic form of CBG.

CBG is found in smaller quantities than other cannabinoids in the hemp plant. Most strains contain 20-25% CBD and 25-30% THC, but only 1% of CBG can be extracted. Due to that scarcity, CBG products are rare and thus expensive, which is a reason to be more careful when buying CBG oil and other products. 

How CBG Works

Like other cannabinoids, CBG’s working mechanism relies on its interaction with the chemical receptors in the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS). CB1 and CB2 are the more prevalent receptors. They are found in virtually all systems in the human body. The former is primarily located in the brain and nervous system. At the same time, the latter is more predominant in the immune system. 

CBG oil is an effective wellness product. It’s a CB1 agonist, which stimulates the body to produce anandamide – a chemical that regulates our mood, appetite, and overall comfort. Furthermore, it binds to CB2 receptors in the immune and digestive systems, amplifying the health benefits of other phytocannabinoids. This reaction is known as the entourage effect. 

How to be Sure You’re Purchasing High-Quality CBG Products

CBG is a new, exciting chapter in the hemp story. Of course, CBD is an impressive non-psychoactive cannabinoid in its own right, but it can’t cater to all our wellness needs. CBG bridges the gaps, and that’s crucial in your pursuit of health and wellness. If you’re an in-market shopper looking for high-quality CBG products, here’s how to tell you’re making the right purchase.

1. Extraction Process

After finding a CBG product online, read about the brand’s CBG extraction process. High-quality CBG products are organically and entirely extracted from the hemp plant to ensure it’s free from other psychoactive cannabinoids (such as THC) and ultimately safe to use.

Typically, CBG occurs due to hemp’s natural growth process in its acidic form – CBGA. It’s extracted through a chromatography process that uses superfluid liquid solvents, such as ethanol or CO2. During extraction, hemp is dissolved in the solution, which attracts the cannabinoids and terpenes contained in the plant. The solution is then evaporated with heat under a vacuum to remove gases, leaving a high CBG concentration behind. 

One way of maximizing hemp’s CBG yield is to genetically modify the plant by cross-breeding different strains. With selective breeding and genetic engineering, professional cultivators can grow strains with significant levels of CBG. The industrial hemp market is still in its budding stages. As such, researchers are studying innovative ways of producing high CBG strains to bring more products to the market in the future. 

But before then, the best approach to ensure high-quality CBG products hit the market is to experiment with different seeds. 

2. Check the Ingredient Lists

It’s always a good practice to check the ingredients in any consumable product before making a purchase, and the same applies to CBG. That said, check the product label and description. CBG oil tinctures should only contain CBG hemp extracts, terpenes, and carrier oil. 

While checking the ingredients, also note any extra ingredients in a product. On one end of the spectrum, you’ll find products with additional ingredients that enhance the therapeutic benefits of CBG, such as melatonin or MCT oil. However, other CBG products may contain potentially harmful chemicals like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, used to manufacture some CBG vape oils. 

Other CBG edibles may contain artificial flavors and coloring, which may not pose any harm but don’t offer any health benefits. 

3. Check the Lab-Test Report

Independent lab reports are one of the most important hallmarks of high-quality CBG products. A lab report shows that a product has been scientifically tested and approved for human use. Therefore, read the lab report on the brand’s website before purchasing a product. 

Additionally, check for CBG potency and any traces of toxic substances. Only proceed with the purchase if the report indicates that the product is ‘safe for use.’ Note the date when a CBD company last updated its lab report. An up-to-date version with a recent date indicates a reliable CBG product. 

Suppose a company doesn’t offer this type of safety and quality assurance. In that case, there’s a high likelihood they’re hiding something they don’t want consumers to see.

4. CBG Concentration

Because you’re shopping for a product in pursuit of the health and wellness benefits of CBG, it’s important to check for CBG concentration. A quality product should contain about 10-50mg of CBG per serving. For tinctures, that translates to around 750-1500 mg per 1 oz bottle. If the CBG concentration in a product falls below these parameters, it may not be effective.

5. Brand Transparency

Checking brand transparency is essential for ensuring you’re buying CBG products from a professional and reputable company. During the nascent ages of the CBD oil industry, approximately 26% of product labels had false claims about CBD concentration. Today, the CBD industry has become better regulated, but for CBG, there’s an even longer learning curve.

With any emerging market, you will come across tons of products of varying quality. Ensure that the brand you’re considering clearly such as the details in every stage of the process, including planting, ingredients, manufacturing, formulation, and packaging. Brand transparency also holds a company accountable for its products. 

This information about a product must be traceable all the way from seed sourcing right through to the farming practices and finished product. 

The Hemponix Process: A Custom-Built, Tech-Focused Approach to Hemp Cultivation

At Hemponix, we take a different approach to hemp farming, CBG extraction, formulation, and manufacturing. We leverage technology and proprietary processes to regulate every stage of our cultivation process.  

Seed Sourcing

After years in the hemp industry, we noticed a proliferation of hemp seeds with trait instabilities that affect plant height, yield, disease resistance, cannabinoid profile, and maturity date. Therefore, we’ve refined our cannabinoid production by conducting rigorous in-house testing. And methodically selecting the hemp seeds we use to ensure our plants are genetically stable. 

The Growing Process

We leverage aeroponics technology in our growing process, ensuring that our hemp plants get the treatment they need at every stage. A form of hydroponics, aeroponics is an advanced technology first conceptualized by NASA to facilitate cultivation in space. Since then, the innovative technology has proven effective in agricultural applications on earth, allowing for precision-controlled and high-quality hemp plants.

We grow all our plants on computerized A-frames that read and monitor all aspects of the plants, including pH levels, fertility, light cycles, and environmental conditions. The system features an “arm” that sprays the roots with a fertilizer mixture tailored to meet the plant’s unique needs at the specific stage of the growth process. 

Harvesting Process

Once the plants mature, we deploy special equipment that can handle each seed with care. We avoid using steel equipment throughout the harvesting process because the material can potentially scuff or crack the seed coatings. 

Benefits of Aeroponics Hemp Cultivation Process

Besides nutrient monitoring, our process combines several proprietary practices that benefit the plant and the environment. Some of these benefits include:

• Strong stalk – Our plants received enough nutrients and engineered the nodes to grow much closer, making the stalk more stable to support its weight. 
• Healthy roots – Aeroponics allow the roots to be suspended in the air, eliminating dirt and ensuring the plant grows in an oxygen- and nutrient-rich environment for healthy roots. 
• Disease resistance – To ensure maximum disease resistance, we discard any seeds that exhibit susceptibility to mildew growth, leaf disease, root disease, or male tendencies. Besides, our 5,000 sq. ft. facility is isolated from the outdoors, alleviating the need for harmful chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides.  
• 300x less land – With our redefined indoor vertical farming, we can optimize vertical space, producing the same yields as over 150 acres of land. Besides, our cultivation is not subject to seasons. 

Get High-Quality CBG Products

If you’re looking for high-quality CBG products and other cannabinoids, look no further than Hemponix. Not only have we mastered the art of hemp cultivation, but we are also dedicated to ensuring safe and effective products with the utmost transparency and honesty. Visit our online store to find the product that matches your lifestyle and wellness goals.