Cannabinoid Infused Beverage White Paper

Cannabinoid Infused Beverage White Paper
Cannabis Beverage Shelf Life Study: Prevent Potency Loss

Get the definitive research on oxygen transmission rates and shelf stability that's helping industry leaders extend product life and reduce costly reformulations.

Industry-First Research Results

Our collaboration with Vertosa reveals critical insights on container selection and antioxidant effects that can inform your product development decisions.

Why This Research Matters to Your Bottom Line

Cannabis beverage manufacturers face a $28.6 billion market opportunity, but product instability is costing companies significant revenue through shortened shelf life, customer complaints, and costly reformulations.

  • Container selection plays an important part in product shelf life
  • Antioxidant optimization can extend beverage stability 
  • Testing protocol efficiency directly affects your time-to-market and R&D budget

What You'll Discover

This white paper presents oxygen transmission rates for five common container types, plus an economical shelf-stability testing protocol that can streamline your quality assurance process.

Result: Data-driven container selection and formulation decisions that protect your product integrity.

Research Highlights

  • Glass bottles with crown caps and aluminum cans with regular ends demonstrated the lowest oxygen transmission rates, while PET and child-resistant packaging showed higher permeability that may impact stability
  • Vitamin C concentrations can be tuned to increase product stability through optimized antioxidant formulations
  • Economical shelf-stability testing protocol provides manufacturers with cost-effective quality assurance methods

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Why Industry Leaders Trust Smithers

For nearly 100 years, Smithers has been the trusted source for accurate data and objective analysis. Our cannabis testing expertise helps companies in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio make informed decisions that protect their products and profitability.

About This Research

Developed in collaboration with Vertosa, this study examines the effects of oxygen and ascorbic acid on emulsified THC diluted in water, providing actionable insights for beverage formulators and quality managers.


Interested in a similar study? We can help you. Contact us at cannabis@smithers.com

 Download now to access these insights immediately.

  • Oxygen transmission rate data for container selection considerations
  • Economical testing protocols to streamline R&D processes
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) concentration effects on stability 

Ready to Solve Your Stability Challenges?

Join industry leaders who are using this research to make data-driven formulation decisions and extend product shelf life.

Questions about implementation? Contact our cannabis testing experts at cannabis@smithers.com

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