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Kratom: How To Store Your Powder To Keep Fresh

April 3, 2019 by LCK

So you’ve found out that you love using Kratom. It helps make your day-to-day life better, and you’ve invested in a large stash of powder so that you can easily create your daily brew or capsules. In fact, you have a lot of different stains on hand because you like to change it up from week to week.

You have all of this Kratom at home, but do you have any idea if you are storing it correctly?

Like other botanicals, Kratom has specific conditions under which it should be stored for best results. Just like leaving milk on the counter can lead to spoiled milk, not finding the right storage method for Kratom can affect its taste and freshness.

Here’s what you need to know about Kratom storage solutions that you can use at home.

Why Does Storage Matter?

Before we get into the details of your Kratom storage, let’s talk about why you should make it a point to store things in an organized way.

The main reason is that Kratom can and will lose alkaloid content over time. If you have a lot of Kratom stains at home and leave some of them untouched for a long time, they will change in this way.

Further studies are needed to confirm how quickly this happens, but the active ingredient in Kratom, known as mitragynine, will turn into mitragynine pseudoindoxyl over time. Though it may sound similar, this alkaloid has significant differences from mitragynine, and this transformation would be apparent to you upon consumption.

Additionally, it’s just better to take good care of your Kratom! You are putting an investment into your wellbeing by buying Kratom. If you store it haphazardly, you might lose some powder, spill powder, or just generally not be able to find the strain that you are looking for on any given day.

Top Things To Avoid

When you’re storing your Kratom, these are the main things that you want to avoid to ensure that the powder’s alkaloids are not affected:

• Humidity
• Oxygen
• UV light

Each of these things can and will break down the quality of your item. When you are thinking of storage solutions, you should be making sure that your product will be exposed to as little of these three things as possible.

Storage Solutions

Now that you know more about what the risks are of your powders losing freshness over time, let’s talk about what you can do to prevent that from happening.

Daily Use Kratom

When you are using a specific Kratom powder daily, you simply need to do the following:

• Keep in a cupboard.
• Keep it in a sealed bag – and make sure it is sealed.
• Keep using it daily!

If you are using this powder daily, you’ll likely consume it all before it can degrade in quality. Keeping it sealed and in a cupboard helps to protect it from UV light and oxygen, so your Kratom will be in the best shape for you to use.

Long Term Storage

If you are the type of Kratom consumer who has many different strains at home, or if you simply have a large stash of backup Kratom, you’ll want to ensure that you’re protecting this botanical investment. Kratom that isn’t used quickly can degrade in quality; you want to prevent that from happening.

We’ll walk you through a few tips on how to smartly store extra Kratom powder.

Divide It Up

Separate larger bags of Kratom into two- to four-day supplies. If you keep it in smaller bags, it will be easier to ensure the freshness of the Kratom, and it will also be easier to grab a small amount from your storage area when you need it.

You can even choose to divvy it up in different rotations or mixes. Take into account how you usually take your Kratom, and set up the small baggies to reflect your needs so that you aren’t struggling to restock your daily supply area when needed.

Airtight Bags

It’s important that you ensure that you get all of the air out of the bag. If you plan to have a large backstock of Kratom at all times, you may even want to invest in getting a vacuum sealer to ensure that there is absolutely no air in the bag.

If you aren’t ready to do that, you can simply squeeze as much of the air as possible out of the bag before you close it up.

The more airtight your storage method is, the better chance you have of the product retaining its quality for a long time.

Light-Blocking Containers

You’ll want to store these bags of Kratom in a container that blocks light. UV light is one of the most damaging things to Kratom powder’s quality, so you should ensure that you do not have an issue with this because of how you store your Kratom.

Put It In The Right Place

Find somewhere that is cool, dry and dark to put your Kratom container. There are some users that actually store their containers in the freezer! While we aren’t sure what the effects of freezing Kratom are just yet, we know that placing your container in a cool and dry environment is essential for ensuring the longevity of the powder.

Store as Tea

If you’re a tea user, you might be able to make a large batch of tea and then freeze it in a plastic container to be thawed for later use. Kratom tea only stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week, but freezing can extend how long you can use the tea. This can even save you a lot of weekly prep time if you prep once every month or two instead!

Kratom Storage Matters

We hope that today’s article has helped you see just how important it is to store your Kratom properly. After all, having a quality Kratom can make a huge difference in how much you enjoy the product. We sell you the highest quality products, and we hope you’ve learned how to make sure they stay fresh!

Georgia One Step Closer to Passing Kratom Consumer Protection Act

March 29, 2019 by LCK

Great news from the American Kratom Association! The Georgia State Senate passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act unanimously with a vote of 50-0. This follows the bill’s strong performance in Georgia’s House of Representatives, where it was approved by a margin of 164-1. The bill now goes to the Governor’s desk, where it will be signed into law.

This progress in Georgia is the direct result of concerted efforts by the American Kratom Association, along with support from kratom consumers and vendors. Once enacted, this bill will protect kratom consumers in Georgia from adulterated and misbranded products and will ensure that responsible and compliant vendors can market pure, quality kratom products.

We’re grateful to the AKA, all its supporters, and the lawmakers of Georgia who understood the benefits of this consumer protection act. Please stay informed about kratom’s status in your state and support the AKA!

Georgia Update from the AKA:

Utah’s Governor Signs Kratom Consumer Protection Act

March 27, 2019 by LCK

In a victory for both kratom consumers and the kratom industry, Utah became the first state to pass the Kratom Consumer Protection Act when Governor Gary Herbert signed it into law this week.

The American Kratom Association, along with support from consumers, vendors, and political allies, led the charge to educate Utah’s lawmakers on the merits of sensible kratom regulation. The legislation will protect kratom consumers from adulterated and misbranded products and will demand that vendors to be responsible and compliant. Left Coast Kratom is grateful for the work AKA has done to encourage compliance in the kratom industry and to keep kratom consumers and products safe.

Left Coast Kratom supports the AKA’s advocacy efforts and participates in the AKA GMP Standards Program. We hope our customers get involved, stay informed, and donate to AKA so they can continue to work for our community!

Utah Update from the AKA:

Why Left Coast Kratom? It’s All About GMP

March 25, 2019 by LCK

Learn About LCK’s Good Manufacturing Practices

Left Coast Kratom is proud to participate in the American Kratom Association’s GMP Program and to comply with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) to keep our products pure and our customers safe. Here are a just a few of the recent improvements we’ve implemented:

– Environmental controls to test for pathogens in the facility
– Revamped sanitation controls policies and procedures
– More rigorous screening process for suppliers and products
– Milling and blending process to allow for more accurate testing
– More comprehensive testing protocols
– The use of two or more labs in testing our product

We have always employed extremely stringent receiving, testing, and quarantine procedures to ensure the safety and purity of our products. Within the last few months, we’ve enhanced these processes so we can be sure that we identify any potential contamination or adulteration. We’ve moved our testing to new labs (with a secondary lab acting as a failsafe), and we’re sharing our educational resources with suppliers as well as other vendors. Our company is taking all measures necessary not only to guarantee the safety of our customers, but also to protect our industry as a whole.

Left Coast Kratom only offers Kratom Tea products that are tested for identification, heavy metals content ([AOAC 2013.06] Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury) and for microbial safety (Aerobic Plate Count [AOAC 990.12], Yeast and Mold [AOAC 997.02], Coliforms and E Coli [AOAC 991.4], and Salmonella [AOAC-RI 050701]), and only products which pass these tests will be available to order.

We hope all kratom companies will take seriously their responsibility to prevent unsafe products from entering the market, and we urge consumers to conduct due diligence when choosing a kratom vendor. Don’t be afraid to ask important questions about their manufacturing practices and testing, or to request Certificates of Analysis from accredited laboratories. Reputable vendors will have no problem answering these queries and should be able to provide you with information about their products and processes.

The health and safety of kratom consumers is important to us. It’s why we aim to be compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices and why we’ve recently audited our facility and supply chain. The Left Coast Kratom team is steadfast in our commitment to providing safe and effective products for our customers and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Indonesia Kratom Ban and Scheduling

March 10, 2019 by LCK

The American Kratom Association recently learned that the Indonesian government, through the Minister of Health, has made a proposal that would categorize kratom as a Schedule I drug. If enacted, this policy would ban kratom exports to the United States, essentially cutting off an important supply chain for American kratom companies and consumers.

The AKA, along with the Botanical Education Alliance and support from vendors like us, has assembled a delegation of lawmakers, policy experts, and scientists to go to Indonesia and meet with high-ranking government officials there. They will make the case, from a policy, science, and economic perspective, that Indonesia should not embark upon this course of action.

Donate now to help AKA keep kratom legal!

Members of the delegation include former Congressman Matt Salmon (a key supporter in 2016 with extensive foreign relations experience in Southeast Asia), Utah State Senator Bramble (sponsor of Utah’s Kratom Consumer Protection Act and chair of the National Conference of State Legislators Foundation International Committee), and kratom researcher Dr. Jack Henningfield. They will be meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health and the Indonesian equivalent of the DEA, as well as with Indonesian kratom growers.

This is a critical moment for the US kratom industry and for kratom consumers everywhere. Please consider a donation to the American Kratom Association to support their delegation’s trip to Indonesia. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Kratom Extracts: Left Coast Kratom Enhanced Kratom & Extracts

March 7, 2019 by LCK

Have you ever tried using kratom extract rather than kratom powder? Have you heard about it and wondered if it was the right choice for you to try?

Kratom extract differs from kratom powder in that it is much more potent than the powder. The extract is made through a process which leaves behind a thick paste that contains concentrated alkaloids, resulting in a product that is up to 15x stronger than kratom leaf or powder. Extracts can be used in much smaller servings, but they aren’t the right choice for everyone.

Let’s take a look at what enhanced kratom powders and kratom extracts available from our store right now.

#1: Ultra Enhanced Indo (UEI)

Ultra Enhanced Indo (UEI) is a standardized enhanced kratom which contains 250mg of alkaloid per 5 grams of the enhanced powder. This powder is typically made with a green vein Indo kratom, and then this kratom is infused with even more alkaloids. That is what makes it ultra enhanced.

UEI powder is known to be one of the strongest versions of kratom, so be sure to start with a very small amount. After that, you can gradually increase the how much you consume. If you use too much of an ultra enhanced kratom immediately, you may not love how you feel.

#2: Kratom Extract Samples

This item from our shop is just what its name says: Kratom Extract Samples. This is a special offer item that we are really excited to share. You can get a sample of one gram of any of the kratom extracts for a fixed price. If you spend enough, the sample will be free!

All of the 10 other products on this list today are included on the samples, so you can get as many or as few samples as you want to. We highly recommend trying out as many different extracts as you can. Every extract is different, so you want to be able to try them yourself to decide what you really think about them!

#3: Gold Elephas Kratom Extract

The Gold Elephas Kratom Extract that we supply at Left Coast Kratom has over 250 mg of alkaloid content in each one gram serving. The blend mixes traditional kratom powder with pure alkaloid to create a more potent final product.

#4: Private Reserve Liquid Kratom Extract

We’re excited to introduce to you the Private Reserve Liquid Kratom Extract, a specialty of Left Coast Kratom. This unique liquid kratom extract is a premium Maeng Da Thai leaf extract liquid.

When you break down the bottle’s composition, there are 112.5mg of mitragynine in the bottle and 37.5mg in each serving.

#5: Platinum Kratom Extract

Our Platinum Kratom Extract is a unique blend of a 48% pure alkaloid extract and Maeng Da Leaf Kratom. This propriertary blend has 13% mitragynine per gram, and we’re sure that many of our customers will enjoy this exploration into the Platinum Kratom Extract.

#6: Left Coast Gold Kratom Extract

The Left Coast Gold Kratom Extract is another one of our proprietary extracts. This blend has approximately 9% mitragynine per gram. For those that usually like Gold Reserve extracts, you will surely enjoy this one! To create this powder, pure mitragynine powder is blended with the highest quality White Maeng Da leaf.

#7: Full Spectrum Kratom Extract (FST)

The Full Spectrum Kratom Extract (FST) is a white vein, liquid Kratom extract. This mixture contains ethanol and citric acid, and the bottle contains over 70mg of pure alkaloid content. The triple-filtered final product is one of the best products we have ever offered.

#8: FSE Kratom Extract

The FSE Kratom Extract is another liquid extract worth sharing – but you might not want to! Every bottle contains over 11 grams of Bali Kratom leaves, and that leaves the bottle with 1.7% mitragynine Bali leaf powder extract. The blend is a great mix of red and white vein varieties for balanced final extract.

#9: Gold Reserve Kratom Extract

If you want to try a kratom extract that has been a long time favorite among kratom users, you cannot go wrong with the Gold Reserve Kratom Extract.

This extract has about 8x the alkaloid content that its original form, Sudanese powdered kratom, would have had. Our unique blend has more than 250 mg of alkaloids per gram of extract, so you know it’s powerful!

#10: 50x Kratom Extract

The 50x Kratom Extract is one of those unique blends that are made from water and fresh leaf extractions. The process helps to ensure a high mitragynine content of 11%. Because this amount is so high, the total alkaloid content may be as high as 25%.

#11: Maeng Da Kratom Extract (Full Spectrum)

Finally, let’s look at the Maeng Da Kratom Extract (Full Spectrum). This unique extract powder is made using what is known as an all-natural extraction method. This method keeps many different substances intact to give us a full spectrum kratom extract.

How To use Your Extracts

Now that you know more about the various Kratom extracts that we offer here at Left Coast Kratom, you might still be wondering what the best ways to use your enhanced Kratom products are! Can they be used in the same was other Kratom powders, or do you need to take special care?

Generally, they can be used in the same way as a Kratom powder:

– Take it inside of a capsule
– Brew it into a tea
– Add to a mixed beverage
– Mix with your favorite juice
– Add it to a protein shake

There are dozens of ways to take Kratom extract, but remember that it is going to be much stronger than a traditional Kratom powder! You will want to start with a smaller serving, and you can work up to more if you prefer.