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Glycerin Tincture

InfusionsIntermediate15 min prep4-8 weeks infuse4-8 weeks total

Alcohol-free glycerin tincture with 60 low doses. Sweet base, good for sublingual use.

Recipe Planning Notes

Who It Fits

Best for cooks comfortable with timing, yield management, and closer process control.

What To Expect

A thick, sweet liquid with a mild herbal taste. At 5 mg per dose, this is a gentle tincture suited for daily use or those who avoid alcohol. Glycerin extracts less efficiently than alcohol, so conservative efficiency is used. Sublingual absorption takes 15-45 minutes.

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What to Expect

A thick, sweet liquid with a mild herbal taste. At 5 mg per dose, this is a gentle tincture suited for daily use or those who avoid alcohol. Glycerin extracts less efficiently than alcohol, so conservative efficiency is used. Sublingual absorption takes 15-45 minutes.

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Portions
60
Per Portion
5 mg
Carrier
240g
Batch Target
300 mg
Dosage clarity

BatchCraft scales the source material with the recipe so your target 5 mg per serving stays stable. If you keep the original 1x source amount and only stretch the tray, per-serving strength changes fast.

0.5x batch30 servings
Linked source
5.0 mg
Fixed 1x source
10.0 mg
1x batch60 servings
Linked source
5.0 mg
Fixed 1x source
5.0 mg
1.5x batch90 servings
Linked source
5.0 mg
Fixed 1x source
3.3 mg
2x batch120 servings
Linked source
5.0 mg
Fixed 1x source
2.5 mg

Recipe Summary

Portions: 60
Target: 5 mg each
Carrier: Glycerin
Amount: 240g
Source: 18%
Efficiency: Conservative

Dropper Dosing

Per portion
5 mg

Based on 60 total portions in this batch.

Approx. per ml / dropper
5 mg

Assumes each portion is dispensed as one 1ml dropper.

Approx. half dose
2.5 mg

Useful for cautious sublingual titration.

Pantry Check

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0 of 5 ready

Prep Plan

Use this as your quick kitchen brief before heat, timers, and cleanup start competing for attention.

Before You Start

  • Clear counter space and label a finished-storage container before you start.
  • Measure 240g of Glycerin and confirm your target yield.
  • Set out a scale, strainer setup, and a written potency label for the final batch.
  • Sanitize jars and dropper bottles before combining with alcohol or glycerin.
  • Choose whether you are using the quick-wash method or a longer dark-cabinet extraction.

Time Blocks

  • Prep window: 15 min
  • Infusion / extraction window: 4-8 weeks
  • Total active project time: 4-8 weeks
  • Before starting, read the full method once and confirm storage space is ready.

Batch Snapshot

Yield
60 portions
Strength
5 mg each
Carrier
Glycerin

Helpful Gear For This Recipe

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Full Equipment Checklist
Mason Jars

Storage and jar-method prep.

Cheesecloth

Classic straining tool for cleaner infusions.

Dropper Bottles

Better dosing control for tinctures.

Dark Glass Bottles

Helpful for tinctures and oils.

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Ingredients

1x
  • 240ml food-grade vegetable glycerin
  • Source material (amount calculated by BatchCraft)
  • Mason jar with tight-fitting lid
  • Cheesecloth and fine mesh strainer
  • Dark dropper bottles for storage

How to Make It

  1. 1Decarboxylate: Preheat oven to 115°C / 240°F. Break source material into small pieces, spread on parchment, bake 35-40 minutes.
  2. 2Combine: Place decarbed material in a mason jar. Pour glycerin over it until fully covered, stirring to remove air bubbles.
  3. 3Extract: Seal tightly. Store in a warm, dark place for 4-8 weeks. Shake vigorously every day or two.
  4. 4Strain: Filter through cheesecloth, then fine mesh. Glycerin is thick, so this takes patience. Squeeze gently.
  5. 5Bottle: Transfer to dark dropper bottles. Label with potency per dose, date, and storage instructions.

Pro Tips

  • Glycerin is less efficient than alcohol — using conservative efficiency estimates avoids overestimating potency.
  • Speed up extraction with the slow cooker method: combine in a jar inside a slow cooker with water on low for 24-48 hours.
  • Glycerin tinctures have a shorter shelf life than alcohol — refrigerate and use within 6 months.

Serving Ideas

Place under the tongue and hold for 30-60 seconds before swallowing. Add to tea, juice, or smoothies. The sweet taste makes it easy to take straight.

Substitutions

No Double boiler? Use Slow cooker on low

Set to low/warm for 2-4 hours, stir occasionally

No Double boiler? Use Mason jar in simmering water

Finger-tight lid, simmer for 2-3 hours

No Cheesecloth? Use French press

Pour infusion into French press and plunge to strain

No Cheesecloth? Use Fine mesh strainer + coffee filter

Slower but effective

Shelf Life

Room temp1-2 years
Refrigerated2+ years
FrozenN/A

Based on Glycerin carrier

Shopping List

Ingredients
  • 240ml food-grade vegetable glycerin
  • Source material (amount calculated by BatchCraft)
Equipment
  • Mason jar with tight-fitting lid
  • Cheesecloth and fine mesh strainer
  • Dark dropper bottles for storage
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