// Definition
The significant shortcomings in current cannabis analytical testing for terpenes, where labs typically test for only 8-12 known terpene compounds, leaving 70-80% of the terpene profile as 'unknown.' Cannabis contains 200-300+ terpene compounds, most of which are not included in standard testing panels.
// From the Episode
Mark Scialdone and Tony Verzura discussed how current lab testing gives incomplete results. Tony noted that when he sends his steam-distilled terpenes to labs, they report 20-30% purity with 70-80% unknown terpene profile, because they only test for 8-12 compounds. Mark called this an 'F in physical chemistry' and offered to do proper analytical work. The discussion highlighted the gap between what state-mandated testing covers and what a full terpene profile contains.
// Source
Ep. 056 Hash Church LV 55 →