Ardent NOVA™ Cannabis Decarboxlyator ($190)
There are plenty of ways to cook with cannabis, but what most people and even chefs often fail to realize is that it’s not enough to merely simmer your buds in oil prior to cooking or baking them. While that will certainly release some of the psychoactive effects of the plant, you’re still leaving a lot of the actual THC behind. In order to truly reap the full psychoactive benefits of your buds, you need to “decarboxylate” them first.
Decarb-what? Yes, decarboxylate, which is the process of converting raw cannabis into its active bioavailable form to make it easier for the body to digest. Up until recently, this process was rather tedious and complicated to do at home, but thanks to the cannabis rush and the advance of technology, there are now several devices that make said process a whole lot easier.
One of the better ones we’ve come across is the NOVA™ Decarboxlyator from Boston-based biotech and medical cannabis device company Ardent. A laboratory-grade, precision decarb device, the NOVA was designed for everyday consumers looking to make their own edibles and tinctures at home. Unlike traditional methods of decarbing that involve various steps and materials, the NOVA makes decarbing super-simple—just place your flower, concentrate, or kief into a sleek, thermostat-like device, seal the lid, and hit a button. Within 90-120 minutes, you’ll have fully decarbed buds with their most potent THC potential ready for cooking. It’s that easy.
