5-htp wrote:Cooks 3-5 filtered to a nice, clean orange fluid, which is actually settling with lots of Harmalas.
If the solution is acidified, anything settling is not harmala alkaloids.
It really sounds like you need to re-read the tek again. There's zero need for non-polar solvents.
Here's a brief simplification...
KeyWhat your alkaloids are
S = Salt
FB = Freebase
1. Acidified water extraction(s): S
2. Combine/reduce extractions: S
3. Base extractions: FB
4. Filter solution, collect precipitate: FB
5. Fin.
Harmala salts are water soluble, freebase is not.
If you're having trouble with the precipitates appearing add some more basified water.
If you're having trouble with the precipitates collecting at the bottom, pop it in the fridge.
You don't have to decant the water off the alkaloids, you can collect them in a coffee filter.
EDIT: AHAAAAAAAAA...I think it may be how you've worded your post. You don't need a clear solution to base and precipitate harmalas out of. You can add more base your initial acid cooks without worry. There's no need to defat, especially not caapi. Did you see any color change when you based your first brews?
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