How THC Gummies Are Made: From Hemp Plant to Finished Product

Every gummy starts with the hemp plant. We source our hemp from licensed farms in the United States, where plants are grown in compliance with USDA agricultural standards.

Hemp cultivars are specifically bred for their cannabinoid profiles — some are high in CBD, others produce more Delta-8 or are optimized for Delta-9 extraction. Growing conditions, soil quality, and harvest timing all influence the final cannabinoid content.

After harvest, the plant material is dried and cured to prepare it for extraction.

Cannabinoids are extracted from the raw hemp using one of several methods:

• CO2 extraction: Uses pressurized carbon dioxide to pull cannabinoids from the plant. This is considered the gold standard — it produces clean, pure extracts without harsh solvents.
• Ethanol extraction: Uses food-grade ethanol to dissolve cannabinoids. Effective and widely used, though requires careful post-processing to remove residual solvent.
• Hydrocarbon extraction: Uses butane or propane. Can produce high-quality concentrates but requires rigorous purging to ensure safety.

The resulting crude extract is then refined and purified through processes like winterization (removing fats and waxes) and distillation (isolating specific cannabinoids at precise concentrations).

This is where the science of gummy-making meets precise cannabinoid dosing. The distilled cannabinoid extract is carefully measured and blended into a gummy base that typically includes:

• Pectin or gelatin — provides the gummy texture
• Sweeteners — sugar, tapioca syrup, or natural alternatives
• Flavoring — natural fruit flavors and citric acid
• Coloring — natural colorants from fruit and vegetable extracts

Accurate dosing is critical. Professional manufacturing equipment ensures that each gummy contains precisely the stated amount of cannabinoids — typically within ±10% of the labeled amount. This is verified through pre-production and post-production lab testing.

Before any product leaves the facility, every batch undergoes comprehensive third-party laboratory testing:

• Potency testing: Verifies exact cannabinoid concentrations per serving
• Contaminant screening: Tests for heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and mycotoxins
• Microbial analysis: Ensures products are free from harmful bacteria, mold, and yeast
• Homogeneity testing: Confirms that cannabinoids are evenly distributed throughout the batch — so every gummy delivers a consistent dose

Only batches that pass all tests receive a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and move to packaging. We publish every COA on our product pages for full transparency.

Packaging serves multiple purposes beyond looking good on your shelf:

• Child-resistant closures: All THC products are packaged in containers that meet ASTM child-resistance standards.
• Light and air protection: Cannabinoids degrade when exposed to UV light and oxygen. Our packaging minimizes both.
• Compliance labeling: Every package includes per-serving cannabinoid content, total cannabinoid content, full ingredient list, batch number, and warnings.
• QR code to COA: Scan to instantly access the lab results for your specific batch.

From farm to shelf, the entire process takes approximately 6-8 weeks, with quality control checkpoints at every stage.