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WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING CBD OIL

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INTRODUCTION

There are now many CBD oils on the market. It's not always easy to keep track in the jungle of CBD products. To make this easier for you in the future, here are the most important points to consider when buying CBD Drops should be summarised in a clear CBD buying guide:

WHAT FORM DOES THE CBD OIL TAKE

As mentioned, there are now many CBD oils on the market. The CBD extracts used can vary considerably. The numerous terms used in different languages then often complete the confusion.

Here's a brief overview:

Eine übersichtliche Tabelle, die Fullspectrum-, Broadspectrum- und CBD-Isolat-Extrakte mit ihren deutschen Bezeichnungen und kurzen Erklärungen vergleicht. Ideal zur schnellen Orientierung über Unterschiede von CBD-Extraktarten.

Overview of the different CBD extracts used in CBD oils, their composition, and origin.

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Which ingredients are listed on the packaging? Products should always have an ingredient list that clearly shows what the specific product contains and in what quantity.

The choice of wording for the ingredients is often crucial: For example, if the ingredients list includes ‘10% hemp extract’, this does not mean 10% of CBD, but most likely refers to 10% of an extract derived from hemp, which in turn could contain approximately 10% of CBD. The actual CBD content in the product in question would therefore be just 1%.

BE CAREFUL WITH PERCENTAGES!

Every reputable product should state not only the CBD content as a percentage [%] but also the content in milligrams [mg]. This is particularly important, as the mass percentage always depends on the density of the carrier substance and can vary significantly even when the quantity remains the same. This is illustrated by the following example: 1000mg of CBD dissolved in 10ml of water (density 1g/cm³) yields 10%; when dissolved in oil (density approx. 0.9g/cm³) but 11%, and when dissolved in alcohol (density approx. 0.7 g/cm³), the same amount of CBD yields almost 13% by mass. It is therefore always the total mass [mg] of CBD that is important when assessing liquid CBD products. This figure is binding, and manufacturers should adhere to it. More on this under the Contribution to the K-tipp test!

CBD Oil PRICE!

The price differences between the various suppliers and CBD oils are enormous. The simplest way to compare them is to look at the price in CHF per gram of CBD contained. As the expensive CBD is always the main cost factor in these products, this is easy to work out. A recent K-Tipp article tested 20 different products. Prices range from the cheapest (our CBD oil Pure 16%) at 55.60 CHF/g to the most expensive at 99.90 CHF/g (see K-Tip test / price comparison).

It is therefore potentially worth getting out the calculator briefly to compare the prices of the different CBD oils. (Our oils are processed exclusively from the highest quality Swiss ingredients according to the highest quality standards. Even with high-quality oils, there is no good reason why some oils should be almost twice as expensive as comparable products.)

EXPIRY DATE AND LOT NUMBER

Reputable products must be clearly marked with an expiry date and a batch number for identification and traceability. Pay attention to the expiry date, as CBD oils typically have a shelf life of approximately two years. If the product has been on the shelf for a while, the expiry date may be approaching soon.

CARRIER MATERIAL

What carrier substance is the product being assessed based on? In what kind of oil is the extract dissolved? Some oils are of higher quality than others. Cheap industrial oil from abroad is often used in inexpensive CBD products.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE:

  • Take a close look at the products. There are big differences between the various products. Some contain THC others do not.
  • It's worth comparing the prices of CBD oils. Some products are really overpriced!
  • Look closely at the ingredients of the desired product. Is the amount of CBD given in percentage or also in total mass [mg].
  • Pay attention to the expiry date and lot number.
  • If in doubt, ask the manufacturer for further information.
  • Find a provider you can trust!
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Steven Kretz

Steven is a qualified environmental engineer with a bachelor's degree from the ZHAW in Wädenswil and a ¾ completed master's degree in sustainable development from Mid Sweden University. It goes without saying that the sustainable use of resources is important to him. From product development to sales and marketing, he takes care of everything that Qualicann communicates to the outside world. In his free time, you are most likely to find him doing sport, in the mountains or fishing with friends.
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