[Ringodoggie]

This has long been frowned upon. I don't know if it's because it destroys something or because we just don't know and we're afraid.

I was searching through some patents today and found a patent for decarboxylation where they used a microwave oven rather than a conventional oven.

Must admit, that would sure save some time.

Here's a clip....

(ii) decarboxylating the cannabinoids in (a) the plant material and (b) the extract comprising cannabinoids by subjecting the plant material and extract to microwaves at temperature of about 100-200 °C in a sealed container or sealed vessel and for a time period sufficient to form the corresponding decarboxylated cannabinoids in the extract.


[0093] Herein, the term "microwaves" refer to a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from one meter to one millimeter; with frequencies between 300 MHz (100 cm) and 300 GHz (0.1 cm).


https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2018000094A1/en

Just something to think about.


And, a link to the patent...

[MJPassion]

What other physical changes are made to the THC molecular structure?

Irradiating water changes the bond angle & renders it poison to life.

[Maple_Flail]

I would think this plant deserves to be treated in a more gentle fashion that a microwave would provide.

that being said, that is an opinion. no science or fact to back that up.

I do have an analogy tho. an egg cooked slowly tastes better than and egg cooked fast.

[Ringodoggie]

Originally Posted by MJPassion

What other physical changes are made to the THC molecular structure?

Irradiating water changes the bond angle & renders it poison to life.

Good point.

Originally Posted by Maple_Flail

I do have an analogy tho. an egg cooked slowly tastes better than and egg cooked fast.

Yeah, but shots of Jagger are better than sipping beer. LMAO j/k

I agree on not using the microwave but found it unusual to see it used in a patent. Apparently it will decarb, at least. Albeit, as MP said, with, who knows, what other effects.