The precise nature of the sous vide method makes the decarboxylation process almost fool-proof. While it can be a financial investment, the cost is justified if you are cooking with cannabis regularly, especially since immersion circulators can be purchased for around $100. With an immersion circulator, you can dial in a lower, exact temperature which will preserve terpenes and flavor while producing almost no smell.
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