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Home Blog Organic MCT vs. Olive Oil: Which CBD Carrier is Best? When you’re looking at a bottle of CBD, the carrier oil is just as important as the hemp itself. Since CBD is fat-soluble, it needs a healthy fat to hitch a ride into your system. But not all fats work the same way. The molecular structure of the oil may determine how fast you feel it and how long it stays with you. Here’s a simple breakdown of why we use Organic MCT and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Last updated: March 26, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan...

Home Blog Organic Essential Oils vs. Natural Flavors At Kyoto Botanicals, we’re often asked why our Peppermint tincture has such a light, crisp finish compared to the "candy-like" flavors common in the CBD industry. The answer goes back to my roots as a scientist and a decision I made in 2019: to build a wellness brand that stays as close to the living plant as possible. To do that, I had to reject the industry standard Natural Flavors and return to pure, organic botanical oils. Last updated: March 30, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan | Founder, Kyoto Botanicals The "Natural...

Home › Blog › Hemp, Mushrooms & SEO | Unscripted Podcast What happens when a biologist turned CPG brand manager decides to fight his way through the world of SEO and botanical wellness? I recently joined Jeremy Rivera on the Unscripted Small Business Podcast to pull back the curtain on Kyoto Botanicals. We dove deep into the complex science of dual-extraction mushrooms and hemp oil production, why I refuse to compromise, and the obsession with momentum that transformed my business and my life. Last updated: August 6, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan | Founder, Kyoto Botanicals Exploring the intersection of...

Home Blog The CBD Gummy Label Audit A Kyoto Botanicals Guide Updated: April 17, 2026  •  Author: Mark Gillilan  |  Founder, Biologist, & 15-Year CPG Veteran The CBD Gummy Label Audit: Why Ingredient Density Matters I took a very Kyoto Botanicals approach to CBD gummies. By eliminating the Marketing Tax and focusing on the ingredients, we’ve created a CBD gummy that is focused on both health and wellness. With only 2g of organic sugar, a transparent one-gummy serving size, and plant-based pectin over cheap animal gelatin, we’ve prioritized stability and purity over mass-market margins. Quick Takeaway Leading CBD gummies have...