PRIMARY STUDY
Is nitrogen-modified atmosphere packaging a tool for retention of volatile terpenes and cannabinoids in stored Cannabis sativa inflorescence?
Key Findings: The storage atmosphere and storage duration can alter the terpene and cannabinoid profiles of cannabis products. This test found no significant differences in total cannabinoids and volatile terpene compounds, but there were changes to THCA, Δ9-THC, CBNA, CBC, CBG and THCV levels among different variables.
Type of Study: Laboratory Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Canada
Year of Pub: 2024
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabigerol (CBG), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBD-a), Cannabigerolic Acid (CBG-a), Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THC-a), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Citation: MacLaughlin LL, MacDonald MT. Is nitrogen-modified atmosphere packaging a tool for retention of volatile terpenes and cannabinoids in stored Cannabis sativa inflorescence? J Cannabis Res. 2024 Dec 20;6(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s42238-024-00253-9. PMID: 39707520; PMCID: PMC11660729.
