How Is Cannabis Distillate Made? From Crude Oil to 90% THC
Cannabis distillate is made in five steps: extraction, winterization, decarboxylation, vacuum distillation, and formulation. Here's what each one does.
What is Cannabis Distillate?
Understanding Distillate
Cannabis distillate is a purer form of THC, with up to 99% concentration. It's a liquid isolate made through a distillation process that removes other cannabinoids and terpenes.
How Is Cannabis Distillate Made? From Crude Oil to 90% THC
How Distillate is Made
The distillation process involves solvent extraction, which is followed by a purging stage to remove the solvent, and a winterization step to remove waxes and plant matter.
Types of Distillate
- THC Distillate: The purest form of THC, with high concentration.
- Broad-Spectrum Distillate: Includes all major cannabinoids except THC.
- Narrow-Spectrum Distillate: Contains a few specific cannabinoids like CBG or CBN.
How to Use Distillate
Distillate can be vaporized, consumed in tinctures, or used to infuse into edibles and topicals. Its high potency requires careful dosing.