// Definition
The phenomenon observed at the 2015 Emerald Cup where 7 out of 8 dry sift concentrate entries failed microbial testing, highlighting the vulnerability of mechanically separated trichome products to microbial contamination during handling, storage, and transport.
// From the Episode
Bubbleman pointed out that browsing the Emerald Cup concentrate subcategories revealed the dry sift category had the highest failure rate. This was attributed to the handling-intensive nature of dry sift production, the large surface area of loose trichome heads exposed to environmental microbes, and potential moisture issues during storage. It underscored the need for improved sanitary protocols in solventless concentrate production.
// Source
Ep. 064 Hash Church LXIV 64 →