What is a “closed-loop extraction system” used for?

A closed-loop extraction system is specifically designed to extract cannabinoids, terpenes, and other valuable compounds from cannabis using solvents, all while maintaining a closed environment. This method ensures that the solvents are contained within the system, preventing loss of material, reducing exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, and minimizing environmental impact. The closed-loop design allows for efficient extraction and recovery of solvents, making it both a safe and effective option for cannabinoid extraction.

This system is particularly valued in the cannabis industry for its ability to produce high-quality extracts and concentrates while maintaining a level of safety that is crucial given the flammability and toxicity associated with many extraction solvents. By utilizing this method, operators can achieve a cleaner product with fewer contaminants, as opposed to more open systems that may expose the extracted compounds to air and potential degradation or contamination.

The other choices focus on different aspects of cannabis processing. Improving flavor would typically involve methods such as curing or terpenoid infusion, and increasing yield pertains to cultivation techniques rather than extraction processes. Additionally, drying cannabis flowers is a post-harvest process that does not involve extraction but rather the removal of moisture to preserve the flowers for storage and consumption.