Fufluns Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Capsules

Fufluns CBD Capsules with 25 mg of cbd/cap.

30 count bottle. Total CBD: 750 mg

Fufluns' is a boutique venture that impressed us with their integrity and quality of product. We've never seen a certificate of analysis that looks like theirs. Their products have an extremely broad and rich terpene and cannabinoid profile meaning that in addition to the cbd, the concentration and breadth of other beneficial components in the plant is greater than we have seen in any other product. 

Fufluns cbd capsules are a convenient, tasteless and a great way to ensure a precise dose. Enteric coated capsules are acid resistant to dissolve in the intestine, rather than the stomach to increase bioavailability.


The process begins with organically, sustainably and biodynamically cultivated hemp, grown in a fertile pesticide free valley on the western slope of the Colorado mountains. Flower (bud) is hand harvested to protect the delicate cannabinoid and terpene rich trichomes. It is then extracted using a natural plant based extraction (organic cane alcohol) that pulls everything out of the plant. Our plants are naturally free of contaminants.


Fulfills' offers best in class hemp extract (cbd) products
Cannabinoid, Terpene & Phytonutrient Rich, making their products more effective than ones that contain CBD alone
Family Farmed, Organically and Sustainably Grown outdoors, never compromising quality or the environment
Plant Based Extraction from only hand harvested flower (bud), using organic cane alcohol and artisan methods
Thoroughly Tested by government certified labs for cannabinoids, terpenes and contaminants to ensure potency and safety
All Natural and untampered with
Locally Owned by native Chicagoans
The reason we love Fufluns':
Fufluns’ takes pride in supplying only top quality products. They spend a lot of time first researching and then ultimately meeting any farmers with whom they work. They consider their farmers like-minded partners. To ensure the highest quality of phytocannabinoid rich hemp extract, Fufluns’ considers many factors throughout the entire process from seed to shelf: 

• Seed Genetics
• Country of Origin
• Growing Region
• Outdoor / Indoor
• Farming Practices 
• Organically Grown
• Extraction Material
• Extraction Method
• Full Spectrum Isolate and the EntFufluns’age Effect
• Natural
• Testing
• Intention

Seed Genetics
It all begins with the plant strain / seed. There are over a thousand strains of hemp (cannabis) and three subspecies, sativa, indica and ruderalis. The differences between them boil down to their resin content, levels of THC, CBD, other cannabinoids and terpenes, and also how difficult each is to grow.
Unfortunately, much of what is on the market comes from large commercial farms who use plant strains that are easy to grow and suitable for mass production. These strains have short flowering periods, high yields, and non-specific feeding requirements. This approach is great for making rope, fabric, paper or building materials, but suboptimal for cannabinoid production. Fufluns’ farmers tend to their plants with love, use high quality CBD strains, that are rich in cannabinoids, terpenes and other phytonutrients.


Country of Origin
Fufluns’ only sources within the United States from farms that they have personally visited. The U.S. imported $67m of hemp in 2017, China being one of the world's largest producers. Hemp from overseas is not overseen as diligently as hemp grown in the United States, which is why They prefer to use home-grown sources.


Growing Region 
Hemp grows across the world in many different climates, but only thrives in a few. Colorado's abundant sunlight and dry conditions provide ample energy and limited mold activity. The Northwest coast of the United States is another ideal region for both wine and cannabis production as it offers a temperate climate and fertile soil. Soil quality is especially important when growing cannabis, as cannabis is considered a bioaccumulator, meaning it pulls environmental contaminants out of the soil.  CBS aired a story regarding farmers in Italy fighting soil contamination with cannabis.  


Outdoor / Indoor
While the evidence is anecdotal, They have a personal preference for cannabis grown outdoors naturally under the sun, moon and stars. Outdoor growth lowers the carbon footprint, complements the plants' natural cycles and provides ecological benefits. Alternatively, plants grown indoors -often in a warehouse- may provide growers year-round cultivation and greater yield, but possibly at the expense of quality, and also require artificial light.


Farming Practices 
Agriculturally grown hemp is farmed similarly to corn or soy, across hundreds of acres to produce very large quantities.  There can be up to 100 plants per square meter. It is machine harvested and processed, and often involves non-organic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.  The entire plant is used to make rope, paper, building materials, textiles and food.  The strains are usually low in phytocannabinoids, so larger amounts of plant material are required to produce medicinally effective products. The combination of larger quantities and farming practices raises the risk of contaminants. This is great for profitability, but not so great for hemp CBD consumers. Unfortunately, much of what is on the market today comes from industrial hemp because it is cheaper and easier to grow.
They prefer to use horticulturally grown plants. Horticulturally grown cannabis that is intended for human consumption uses a high resin CBD strain. There are only a couple of plants per square meter, and it is hand harvested, trimmed and dried. This helps protect the delicate trichomes (tiny sticky crystal-like stalks that cover the flower /bud) that contain most of the cannabinoids and terpenes. 


Organically Grown
There is a very limited supply of organically grown hemp / cannabis. Fufluns’ farms carry an industry organic certificaton. They are passionate stewards of our planet and believe in the healing power of cannabis. "Natural growing practices" or "They use some organic practices" are phrases that just don't mean the same thing.


Extraction Material 
Fufluns’ uses only the flower (bud) and leaves of the plant, which have the highest concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes. They are clipped off by hand to ensure the trichomes are not lost. They throw out the stalks and stems, as they are thought to be less beneficial.


Extraction Method 
It is very important to understand how your hemp oil was extracted. The extraction method has a major impact on the quality of the end product, not to mention on your health. The purpose of extraction is simply to remove and concentrate the beneficial cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, minerals and other phytonutrients from the flower. There are three common extraction methods: 
CO2 extraction uses carbon dioxide which is a liquid gas that extracts the oil soluble chemicals (cannabinoids and terpenes) from the plant. What is does not extract are the water soluble compounds such as chlorophyll and other phytonutrients. It is generally considered safe and effective, and in Fufluns’ opinion a good solution for non-organic and / or isolate products. 
Olive oil is the most natural extraction and least processed method. First the plant material must be decarboxylated by heating the biomass to 250 degrees for 30 to 60 minutes to activate the plant’s chemicals. Then it is soaked in olive oil, heated and agitated for a few hours, before the plant material is filtered from the oil. It is a great at home method, but limits the potency.
Solvents such as ethanol, alcohol or butane are used in another extraction method. There is a debate around butane's environmental impact, effectives and safety, but ethanol and alcohol are both commonly acceptable. The solvent liquid is added to the plant material to strip away the cannabinoids. The mixture is then heated to evaporate the solvent leaving the hemp extract oil. 
Alcohol is the solvent of choice by many purists who would never consider using non-organic flower for extraction. It is made from plant fermentation and is a by-product of plants themselves, a solvent made by the plants for the plants. In short alcohol helps extract both water soluble and oil soluble components - providing the only true full spectrum product.


Full Spectrum, Isolate and the EntFufluns’age Effect 
The "Entourage Effect" is what many believe makes full spectrum cannabis so effectively therapeutic. It's the synergistic effect of CBD, other beneficial phytocannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and minerals working together to make them optimally effective. In short, the sum is greater than its parts. Industry experts and researchers overwhelmingly recommend full spectrum. 
In contrast, isolate products only contain CBD. All of the other compounds including THC have been stripped away. Although isolate is not Fufluns’ preference, CBD carries a myriad of benefits on its own. It provides utility for those who are seeking a zero THC product or for pets who are highly sensitive to even very small amounts of THC due to a large number of endocannabinoid receptors in their brains.
Not all full spectrum is the same. All hemp that has not gone through the process of isolating CBD is technically full spectrum. However, poorly grown hemp will look a lot like isolate from an analysis perspective. It is important to look at the certificates of analysis (COA) for the cannabinoids and terpene profiles.


Natural
Fufluns’ favors minimally processed natural products, limiting science and steps. There are plant strains that supposedly have 85% CBD, super concentrated 4000mg tinctures, nano technologies, fortified tinctures, full spectrum with zero THC, etc. Fufluns’ doesn’t want to put it in their product or your body.


Testing
Testing is a critical part of Fufluns’ process to ensure safety, potency and a robust cannabinoid and terpene profile that only full spectrum quality hemp products provide. 


Intention
Motivations matter, and wise intention was a step on The Path. Fufluns’ knows their vendor partners and have visited their fields and facilities. They respect the environment, are active in the local community, believe in phytocannabinoid rich hemp extracts and want to help. They do, too.