Nova Analytic Labs Doubles Its Proprietary Terpene Testing Profile, Helping Cannabis Operators To Save Time

NOVA Analytic Labs has doubled its proprietary terpene testing profile to deliver the most comprehensive results to cannabis and hemp operators in the State of Maine.

According to the company, its new proprietary gas chromatography technology analyzes 58 terpenes in one test and exceeds the industry standard of 23 by more than two-fold. The expanded testing profile is designed to help cannabis and hemp operators drive efficiencies while increasing the understanding of cannabinoid-based consumer packaged goods and delivering more predictable consumption experiences to patients and customers.

“Terpenes is a term that everyone in the cannabis industry is familiar with, but their depth and complexity are often overlooked,” stated NOVA Analytic Labs CEO Christopher Altomare. “These vital organic compounds are much more than the architects of aroma and flavor in cannabis – they are crucial players in the plant's biology, survival and potential therapeutic benefits. While ‘terps’ are best known for their ability to create distinct aromas and flavors, varying from fruity and citrusy, to earthy, floral and spicy notes, this diversity is not just a sensory delight. It's also a key characteristic that differentiates one cannabis strain from another. Each strain has its own unique terpene profile that plays a significant role in shaping its identity and effects.”

Altomare added, “Through our proprietary terpene testing profile, our team is reimagining what is possible to meet the current and future needs of the cannabis and hemp industries. Today, we can analyze 58 terpenes in the same amount of time that most others test about 20 terpenes. We can accurately identify what many consider ‘interferences’ because our solution can quickly identify so many more terpenes that may be present in a sample, increases the number of analytes tested and provides the ability to rule out minor terpenes as possible contaminants, which others simply can’t do. By improving the overall quantitative accuracy, we believe our next-gen gas chromatography technology will help operators better understand their products and effects. This will help consumers, patients and caregivers make better decisions about what products work best for them – a win-win for both the public and cannabis businesses operating in Maine.”

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