Drying of cannabis—state of the practices and future needs. Issue 14 (30th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Challa, Sai Kiran Reddy; Misra, N. N.; Martynenko, Alex
• Is Part Of: Drying technology. Volume 39:Issue 14(2021)
• Page Start: 2055
• Page End: 2064
• Publication Date: 2021-09-30
• Subjects: Marijuana -- Cannabis sativa L. -- non-isothermal drying -- freeze drying -- radio-frequency drying -- electrohydrodynamic drying -- microwave-vacuum drying; Drying -- Periodicals; Desiccation; 660.28426
• DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2020.1752230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-3937

Abstract

Abstract: Cannabis is an important source of several bio molecules that possess medical applications. With the growing interest in cannabis processing in Canada, there is a need for innovation in this sector. At present, the cannabis industry relies on slow and inefficient drying practices that result in poor quality product. This review examines the state of the practices and challenges in cannabis drying, and the recent developments. Additionally, some prospective low temperature drying technologies of significance to cannabis industry are discussed. Non-isothermal, microwave-vacuum, electrohydrodynamic, radio-frequency, and freeze drying have been identified as potential candidates for industrial drying of cannabis.