Despite their growing popularity, the public still has lots to learn about edibles. Decarboxylation is the magic that makes edibles well... edible.
When you heat the herb, you help activate the compounds contained within it. Let's learn about how decarboxylation works!
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Despite their growing popularity, the public still has lots to learn about edibles. Decarboxylation is the magic that makes edibles well... edible.
When you heat the herb, you help activate the compounds contained within it. Let's learn about how decarboxylation works.
Understanding the science behind activation will help you get stronger, more reliable results every time you prepare your botanicals. Head to our Decarboxylation Hub to learn more tips and facts about this crucial process.
The "Herb" (or concentrates) you plan to use in your Magical Butter Machine
The DecarBox (holds up to 3 ounces)
Attach the probe to your thermometer. You should feel two clicks when connected. Place the probe inside your oven, hanging through the middle of the rack. Make sure the metal probe does not touch the metal of the rack, as this will skew the reading. Shut oven, then attach the magnetic thermometer to your oven door.
Preheat the oven to whatever temperature will activate your desired compound.
When the oven says it is done preheating, make sure to check the thermometer reading to see the real temperature inside the oven. This shows you whether your oven actually reached the number you selected.
If the thermometer shows a different temperature than what you set, adjust your oven to fix the difference before you start decarbing.
For example, if you set the oven to 250°F but the thermometer reads 225°F, your oven is running cool. Increase the setting by 25 degrees so the inside temperature reaches your true target.
NOTE: Guide is for T-C, see chart below for other c-nnabinoid temperatures.
Preheat oven to 250°F. Wait until the oven is fully preheated before proceeding. Do NOT exceed recommended temperature.
If using flowers or buds, break up into smaller pieces with your hands to ensure even heating. Add it to your DecarBox. For other forms of "herb", place directly inside the DecarBox or oven-safe baking dish.
TIP: Place the probe in the top of the DecarBox to monitor the temperature as it decarboxylates and get precise measurements.
Bake for 30 minutes on the center oven rack.
When time is up, remove the DecarBox from the oven. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. This step is believed to help preserve certain beneficial phytonutrients. Your sample is now ready for any cycle in your MagicalButter botanical extractor.
