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.

摘要

大麻是多种具有医学应用价值的生物分子的重要来源。随着加拿大对大麻加工的兴趣日益浓厚，该领域需要创新。目前，大麻产业依赖缓慢且低效的干燥方法，导致产品质量低下。这篇评论审查了大麻干燥的做法和挑战的现状，以及最近的发展。此外，还讨论了一些对大麻产业具有重要意义的前瞻性低温干燥技术。非等温、微波真空、电流体动力学、射频和冷冻干燥已被确定为大麻工业干燥的潜在候选方法。