Recent Advanced Methods for Extracting and Analyzing Cannabinoids from Cannabis-Infused Edibles and Detecting Hemp-Derived Contaminants in Food (2013-2023): A Comprehensive Review
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Siyun Yang
College:
The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Major:
Biology
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Mingjing Sun
Abstract:
Cannabis-infused edibles are food products infused with cannabis extracts including baked goods, candies, and beverages. The cannabis-containing edibles aim to offer an alternative way to consume cannabis instead of smoking or vaporizing. As a consequence, ensuring the accurate detection of cannabis-infused edibles and the identification of any contaminants is essential for public health and safety. Since these substances may have strong psychoactive effects, proper regulation is particularly important for compliance, especially for the protection of unsuspecting consumers such as children or individuals with certain medical conditions. The proper extraction methods can ensure the measurement of the concentration of cannabinoids in edibles is accurate. This research project covers methods such as Solid-Phase Extraction, Enhanced Matrix Removal-Lipid, QuEChERS, dissolution and dispersion techniques, Liquid-Phase Extraction, and other emerging methodologies, along with the analytical techniques for cannabinoid analysis. The application of these extraction and analytical techniques is further demonstrated through their use in analyzing specific edible samples, including oils, candies, beverages, solid coffee and tea, snacks, pet food, and contaminated products.