A first for SA: CBD isolate extraction technology developed at Afriplex
Afriplex, in collaboration with the Cannabis Research Institute, is once again putting South African Cannabis industry on the map as it has developed technology to extract cannabidiol (CBD) isolate from locally cultivated cannabis. Unlike full-spectrum CBD products, CBD isolate does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis. With CBD isolate, consumers can relieve pain and inflammation, boost immune function, and reduce anxiety, just as they can with other CBD products. Through conceptualisation, testing, and development, Afriplex produces novel and commercially viable products for local and international markets as part of the cannabis giant, ImpiloVest. It places a high degree...
Baobab, the African Superfruit
Scientific name: Adansonia digitata Other Names: Baobab, Monkey Bread Tree, Kremetart tree, Cream of Tartar, Upside-down Tree Background With its long history of safe and traditional use, baobab fruit is one of Africa’s most exciting foods. Its nutritional profile and properties, as well as its inherent market appeal, makes it an interesting ingredient for food and beverage applications. The tree, also known as the upside-down tree, is found throughout Africa and bears oval-shaped fruit that shield numerous seeds, embedded in a cream-coloured pulp powder, referred to by the local population as “monkey-bread”. Traditional Uses The citric and tartaric acid found in the pulp has given it...
Afriplex leads cannabis match making event and investment delegation to USA and Canada
Afriplex is proud to announce an initiative by Afriplex, key cannabis role players in South Africa, and government, arranging a virtual trade delegation to Canada and USA. The delegation is led by Danie Nel, Director and founder of Afriplex, and supported by the South African Embassies in Canada and USA.The theme of the event is: EXPERT GUIDE ON CANNABIS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICAA WEBINAR AND MATCH MAKING is scheduled for 9 November 2021, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. Any participant is free to express their interest by submitting a short profile on their business and their interest to matchmaker@afriplex.co.za (Subject:...
AFRIPLEX UPGRADE SPRAY DRYING FACILITY
Afriplex has upgraded and expanded its spray drying facility, allowing for greater versatility in its product and service offerings. A new production unit was custom-designed and manufactured to include features that will facilitate the production of heat-sensitive and volatile components, thereby meeting the technical requirements of Afriplex’s specialized product offering. This expansion will not only strengthen the company’s capabilities in producing standardized ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry, but also significantly increase the existing production capacity. Spray drying has a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It is a convenient method to produce excipients and may be applied...
Respiratory Health – a sustainable solution
With winter underway and a global pandemic lingering, the worldwide focus is now more than ever on the maintenance of respiratory health. The current pandemic has confirmed the importance of a healthy lifestyle as a sustainable intervention to prevent bronchial infections and support general respiratory health. Respiratory diseases are characterized by inefficient transport of mucus through the lower airways, which can lead to muco-obstruction of the bronchi. These conditions include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Emphysema; Tuberculosis (TB); Bronchitis; Asthma; Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS); Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis. What causes hypersecretion of mucus? Chronic hypersecretion of mucus can lead to airflow...
AFRIPLEX FIRST: BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF CANNABINOIDS
Afriplex is proud to be a producer of modified cannabinoids derived from biological processes instead of the cannabis plant. Cannabigerol (CBG) is present in certain Cannabis sativa L. strains and is being extracted by Afriplex. However, CBG could also be produced by other biological processes. Afriplex has joined forces with a leading international research group as well as the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) of South Africa in a research program, unveiling the expertise from all collaborating partners. The production of CBG by biological organisms other than the cannabis plant, also known as heterologous hosts, involves the combination of simple compounds to...
AFRIPLEX VENTURING INTO VEGAN CHEESE-MAKING
Most vegan converts will unanimously agree on the fact that cheese remains one of the most challenging foods to sacrifice when shifting to a more plant-based lifestyle. While consumers are actively trying to reach for more non-animal derived alternatives, they are resistant to compromise on the sensory experience provided by their dairy counterparts. Afriplex’s team of innovative scientists has worked on the development of concept solutions for a range of different cheese varieties, each with its unique set of organoleptic and sensory challenges. Knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical field has also assisted in guiding the developers to incorporate African botanical...
CloneLabs: Bolstering the local cannabis industry through modern micropropagation techniques
Afriplex is excited to announce that it has entered into an agreement to provide analytical services to CloneLabs (Pty) Ltd, a South African biotechnology initiative. CloneLabs provides licensed cannabis cultivators with the highest quality cannabis clones, propagated using the latest micropropagation techniques. Micropropagation is an advanced biotechnological process used to rapidly multiply plant clones through tissue culture under controlled and sterile laboratory conditions. The benefits of this technique are significant. It allows CloneLabs to fulfil large scale order requirements in an extremely short period of time, with guaranteed true to type genetics, increased plant vigour and yields, and a pathogen free...