Food Grade Ethanol 101
Cannabis tinctures are one of the uses that helped me understand why a clean, pure ethyl alcohol matters. A good solvent gives the maker control. It gives you a way to work with the plant, preserve what you are trying...
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Summer has a way of pulling us in two directions. On one hand, there are projects to make, ingredients to preserve, recipes to try, and ideas that keep piling up. On the other hand, summer is also when we try...
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There was a time when “real” felt easier to understand. A food label, a product photo, a recipe, a face on a screen, or a familiar brand name carried a certain amount of trust. We could look, read, taste, smell,...
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Tincture vs. Extract: What’s the Difference? If you want the short answer first, an extract usually emphasizes flavor, aroma, or ingredient capture, while a tincture usually emphasizes herbal tradition or herb-centered use. The alcohol process may look very similar in...
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If you have ever mixed high-proof ethanol and water, you may have noticed something surprising. The container can start to feel warm. This is completely normal. It is part of the chemistry that happens when these two liquids combine. This...
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