Facing Cannabis: The Ideal Environment

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The reason TYMC is such a crucial factor is because mold and yeast are considered members of the fungus family. It can be found all throughout nature, in air, soil, water, vegetation and decay. It can grow and thrive in a wide range of temperatures and pH environments, even in harsh conditions that bacteria would not be able to survive in. Unlike plants, they do not produce their own food source. Their means of survival consists of breaking down matter from their immediate environment into nutrients. In an environment with limited oxygen, mold will not be able to thrive, however, yeast can grow with or without it.

Most molds can be detected visually, if grown for a long enough period of time. However, yeast is only detected by an off-flavor type of fermentation. Because of the versatility of mold and yeast, it is very rare to find an area that is naturally free of spores or fungi. Dark areas with poor air quality and moist conditions make an ideal environment for growth. While cannabis is grown in both outdoor and indoor conditions, plants that are grown outside are naturally exposed to
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Temperatures and humidity levels must be carefully monitored and controlled during the drying and curing process, otherwise the final product could develop mold and yeast contamination.

Top Problems Facing Cannabis Businesses Within Food Safety Compliance Today

Arthur de Cordova says that one of the top problems involves an under-appreciation of the financial value that RF technology, specifically the APEX machine brings to clients. Mold and yeast can easily contaminate the best of grows, and if unchecked, could cause lethal loss in product market value, as well as risk of death and injury to consumers. Not only would that open businesses up to legal consequences, in the form of civil lawsuits, but also possible trouble with state licensing

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