What Are Cold-Pressed CBD Gummies?

Manufacturers use several techniques to extract CBD gummies. This article discusses Cold-pressed CBD gummies, including; what they are, how to cold-press them, and their benefits.

CBD products are the most trending cannabis commodities in the market. However, not all CBDs are created equally. The extraction technique of converting green leaves of the hemp plant into concentrated CBD oil can impact the quality and purity of the end product. Cold pressing is a rare but oldest method to derive cannabinoids. Unlike other methods, it extracts CBD oil containing all plant's phytochemicals without contaminating chemical solvents like alcohol. The oil is infused into regular gummies to create cold-pressed CBD gummies.

What Is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active chemical compound extracted from the cannabis Sativa plant. It is extracted from the industrial hemp plant's leaves, stalk, and flowers,a popular cannabis strain. The plant contains over 100 other cannabinoids like Cannabigerol, but CBD is highly concentrated. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is found in hemp plants in minimal amounts. Unlike THC, which is popular in inducing a sensation of highness in marijuana smokers, CBD has no mind-altering effects. It can treat various mental disorders and body discomforts. Therefore, upon extraction, it is infused in various products such as gummies, topicals, vapes, and tablets.

Understanding CBD Gummies

CBD gummies are sweet candies with different shapes, sizes, and flavors and contain CBD oil as the main active ingredient. The most popular CBD gummies in the UK hemp market are gummy bears. They allow users to harness the therapeutic benefits of CBD oil with a delicious flavor by covering the bitter earthy taste associated with cannabis.  They are made of gelatin, flavorings, and sugar, with CBD oil infused in the products' hardening stage. Like other cannabis compounds, CBD is sensitive to excessive heat,degrading its composition and reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, in making gummies, CBD is added in the last stage, which requires no heating but simply pressing the product ingredients.

What Is Cold-Pressed CBD?

Cold-pressed CBD is Cannabidiol extracted using the cold-pressing technique. According to Orbe& Isabel (2020), cold pressing involves high pressure and minimal time to press the CBD oil from the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Cold pressing is a popular method used in producing plant oils like Olive. It is among the best method to derive CBD oil since it uses minimal or no heat. Direct heat or high temperatures dissociate the composition of CBD and other cannabinoids. Therefore, cold pressing is much about preserving all the properties and nutrients of CBD beneficial to the human body. Cold-pressed CBD is contaminated with other hemp cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes,providing an entourage effect. CBD extracted with this method is more beneficial than CBD isolates working with all the plant compounds.

How Cold-Pressed CBD Gummies Are Made

Cold pressing is the oldest method of extracting CBD. It is a simple, convenient, and easy way to naturally remove CBD compounds from the hemp plant. The plant materials are mixed with organic carrier oils like coconut oil and then subjected to high pressure. As a result, the full-spectrum CBD oil is separated from other plant phytochemicals and purified to remove unwanted compounds like THC and other undesired residues. The resulting oil is included in the recipe for making regular gummies upon extraction. Together with other minor gummies ingredients, they addgelatin for thickening and hardening the materials into one. Making Cold pressed CBD gummies uses minimal heat to preserve the therapeutic benefits of Cannabidiol and other cannabinoids. Unlike other supercritical CBD extraction methods, Cold pressing is free from solvents like ethanol, additional processing, and chemicals that make the gummies more susceptible to contamination with non-biocompatible residues.

Are CBD Cold-Pressed Gummies Better?

Choosing between regular CBD gummies and cold-pressed ones depends on user preference and flavors. The following are highlighted things about the difference between regular and cold-pressed CBD.

• Cold-pressed CBD gummies contain a high concentration of cannabinoidsthan regular ones hence more beneficial in tackling chronic body disorders. However, they impose more risk of overdosing on CBD intake.
• Cold-pressed ones contain flavonoids and terpenes that provide additional aromatherapy effects to patients.
• They have a longer lifespan than regular CBD gummies since they are free from contamination of chemicals affecting the product's longevity.
• Regular CBD gummies are free from high contamination of THC; however, cold-pressed have high THC levels above the recommended mark (more than 0.2%) due to a lack of regulation.

Benefits of Cold-Pressed CBD Gummies

Gummies are delicious ways to harness the therapeutic effects of CBD. Upon ingestion, the Cold pressed CBD molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream, where they interact with body cannabinoid receptors to deliver the following benefits:

• Khan et al. (2020) explained that with a high concentration of CBD, cold-pressed gummies could treat mental disorders like ADHD, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. The cannabinoid increases the health realize of dopamine, boosts mental clarity,concentration, memory formation, and focus
• They can treat body pains such as stomach irritations, headaches, or back pains by interacting with pain cannabinoid receptors to block the signaling of pain electrical impulses into the patient brain.
• Cold-pressed CBD gummies can be used to reduce excessive stomach inflammation. According to Kwan Cheung et al. (2019),CBD has anti-inflammatory properties whereby it interacts with ECS receptors to support healthy inflammatory responses by the stomach cells.
• The gummies can boost body energy by promoting body metabolic reactions that breakdown stored fat into glucose for muscle oxidation activities. It is crucial in helping reduce excess body fat for weight management.
• They can help manage stress and anxiety by promoting the production of serotonin. Yim&JongEun (2016) noted that serotonin activatesa good mood by releasing happy compounds like dopamine that alter how depressed patients perceive negative thoughts.
• Cold-pressed CBD gummies can treat certain sleeping problems like insomnia. Taking them an hour before bed can make you fall asleep fast, and CBD keeps you active, energetic,and refreshed during the day.

Summary

Cold pressing is acquiring CBD oil close to the natural plant. The process requires minimal processing; thus, the end product is rich in other hemp cannabinoids beneficial to body health. Upon extraction, the Cold pressed CBD is used to manufacture gummies to mask theirbitter grassy taste with a good flavor. Cold-pressed gummies are gaining popularity in treating chronic body discomforts due to their high CBD potency. However, to avoid purchasing the ones with high THC content, always consider reviewing the Certificate of analysis (COA) posted publicly by a third-party lab.

References

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Khan, R., Naveed, S., Mian, N., Fida, A., Raafey, M. A., &Aedma, K. K. (2020). The therapeutic role of Cannabidiol in mental health: a systematic review. Journal of cannabis research, 2(1), 1-21.

Orbe, I. (2020). Analysis of Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of Commercial Cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa. 2020 NCUR Proceedings.

Yim, J. (2016). Therapeutic benefits of laughter in mental health: a theoretical review. The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine, 239(3), 243-249.