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Herbal infuser questions

jamesphoto

jamesphoto

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So I'm quite new here. I want to cook up some butter and maybe some gummies in the future. I'm on the fence as to getting a 'magic butter' type of machine. As you all know they cost a few coins. Is this infuser device just a convenient (just easier to make everything) or is it really necessary? I see ways to decarb & cook it up without the machine. Is it really worth the money???
 
I don't have one, I do everything without it. Would it be more convenient? Sometimes. Is it absolutely necessary? No, I would say it isn't. I have heard good things and thought about getting one eventually. I have a few other things I want first though, like a rosin press for example. Some people might say it's worth it, I'm sure some owners will be by with their experiences shortly.
 
I think the MBM is a waste of money but I am often wrong and can be convinced otherwise. The MBM is designed to make soy milk. The "stirring" blade makes a dark green disgusting butter paste.

I know some people are ok with it. I've tried the MBM butter output and it is dreadful. But here's the thing: some people don't mind the taste of chlorophyll. It's a disgusting taste imo, like a swamp. The process of making a concentrate should include steps to rid it of chlorophyll. I don't want to taste grass in a chocolate chip cookie.
 
Exactly. That is why I'm still on the fence. I certainly don't want to spend money on something I'll use maybe only a few times then sits unused.
Thanks for your input
 
ok, there's even more: their documentation of "how to make a tincture or cannabis oil" is not going to work for anyone unless they have a fat wallet. And they don't mind wasting money. The MBM does not *recover* the ethanol used to extract oil. It's vaporized off. For every extraction run you'll have to buy ethanol (and it better be 150 proof or higher).
 
Another "toy" I want, a Source Turbo or something similar. Saves most of the alcohol when you make oil (RSO). That gets expensive here, even at about $17 for a half gallon of a Colorado brand very similar to Everclear. Good investment if you make a lot of oil for edibles, since they're pretty pricey.
 
I would rather do that myself and use my money for better lights or to recover etoh. I asked someone who has the MBM about it yesterday, he said he rarely uses it, just taking up space.
 
Well this morning the weekly newsletter answered many of my questions.

Thank you all for your input. This group is awesome!
 
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