Using Texture Analysis in the development of products containing cannabis

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, a product derived from cannabis, that is now widely sold in the UK and other countries around the world. Its properties are said to cause relaxation and relief from pain, nausea and anxiety. Seven in ten consumers believe that CBD offers health benefits including pain management, reduced anxiety, relaxation and reduced inflammation, according to the Natural Marketing Institute’s 2020 Whole Cannabis Study.

Until recently, CBD was available in forms with a pharmaceutical emphasis, such as tablet supplements, skin gels, vapes or combined with a base oil such as coconut or olive. However, increased consumer awareness of CBD has opened the doors to a plethora of new dosage forms. Edibles are projected to be the fastest growing category of CBD-containing consumer products sold in mainstream retail outlets by 2024, adding $5.7 billion in revenue by that year, per IRI/BDS Analytics.