The world of edible cannabis has changed dramatically since the swinging 1960s when pot brownies first hit the scene. Long gone are the days that ground up stems and shake were tossed into batter. This is the 21st century. The majority of cannabis-infused foods on the market today contain THC distillate. This is a super dense form of the active ingredient in marijuana. With no real flavor or aroma, distillate is a fantastic option for edibles as they allow the food to taste like what it should taste like. No overpowering weed aftertaste here!
You may still be wondering, “Where does THC distillate come from? This begs the question, “Why is cannabis distillate so popular?” Read on for Cannadish’s the complete weed distillate rundown.
There are many ways to create cannabis concentrates. New processes are continually in development. The journey to a THC distillate begins with an extraction process. This process separates active ingredients, or the cannabinoids, from the plant material. Typically this occurs via a carbon dioxide or hydrocarbon solvent-based method. High amounts of heat and pressure turn gas into supercritical liquid which is able to act as a solvent. This solvent forces cannabis bud through an extraction vessel thusly yielding a viscous oil.
In addition, the oil is subject to a process called winterization. Winterization utilizes ethanol to separate cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis byproducts. The byproduct is what we elicit from the step previous to this.
Finally, raw THC actually begins as THC-A, which is not psychoactive. It requires decarboxylation (aka another heating process) in order to create the desired “high.” After all of these steps are complete, the resulting product is a distillate. Typically, this distillate contains over 90% pure THC. For comparison, a normal cannabis bud on the market today contains around 18% THC. Pretty potent stuff, hey?
While canna-butter may have powered the majority of edibles in the past, THC distillate is the new standard for a variety of reasons. The first major benefit to using distillate, is the lack of the familiar dank flavor that bud tends to offer.
Brands are bringing in award-winning chefs and confectioneries to craft delicious recipes fit for a Michelin star ratings. You simply cannot sully up gourmet weed snacks or beverages with overbearing cannabis flavors or aromas. This is why highly distinct chefs choose distillates as their infusion of choice.
Unfortunately, even the most experienced home cooks cannot guarantee the trim butter they whip up is 100 per cent consistent. Here’s the good news! Another advantage of using THC distillate in edibles is consistent dosage. This easy to dose weed edible extraction will streamline the process for accurately dosing food.
What’s more is, distillate tends to offer more bang for your buck. Remember, this weed extraction is the strongest of all concentrated cannabis products on the market. You only need a small amount to effectively dose a cannabis edible.
You can see why manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon. This weed extraction is cornering the market. Its unique cooking process allows for a greater price point. This is a win win for higher profits – and higher customers.
Cannabis consumers are coming to a head over full spectrum concentrates versus isolates and distillates. Full spectrum products [like “budders” and live rosins] contain may compounds. This includes cannabinoids, terpenes, and other active ingredients found in cannabis.
Distillates and isolates only contain specific compounds. This is either THC or CBD. Proponents of full spectrum marijuana products argue the idea that all parts of the cannabis plant work together in perfect harmony. This is known as the entourage effect.
On the flip side, distillate is often desirable for those wishing to harness the unique power of the cannabinoid itself. This is especially true for people using CBD isolates who may not want any THC or terpenes in their products.
A good analogy for the difference between a distillate and full spectrum oil is the comparison between high grade alcohol versus a fine wine. Spirits offer a quick fix through shots or flavored, ‘downable’ drinks. Wine offers a complex variety of flavors that one must sip slowly.
A cannabis distillate is perfect for bespoke culinary professionals. In addition, weed distillate simplify dosing for DIY home cooks. An at home chef can now precisely dose cannabis treats. You can see why THC distillate is becoming a popular option for edibles makers alike.
THC distillate does not compromise flavor and employs an inexpensive manufacturing process. Despite lacking a full spectrum of cannabis ingredients, distillate harnesses the unique power of cannabinoids. Of course, this is in ways that other extraction processes do not.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive cannabis extract that will not compromise the flavor of your food, then cannabis distillate may be right for you.
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6 Responses
trying distillate for first time …if the dose is a grain of rice how many mg are in each dose of the container is 840 mg?
I have autistic child needed recipes to use
The THC distillate I am using , i want to mix into an oil…. any ideas for tools to measure and use??? isn’t distillate like a light honey in consistency?… I am afraid i will lose much of my produce stuck to the spoon i use.
A distillate is already decarboxylated …right ?
You do not have to decarboxylate distillate and it is honey like in consistency. I use a hair dryer to pull it out of pure distillate cartridges. I take roughly 250 mg when my pain levels are high. It helps some.
looking for an easy gummy recipe made with distillate i got from dispensary. Any good ones out there?🙂
It’s easy. There are lots of ingredients online. I think its 1 box jello, a few boxes of gelatin, .5 cup sugar, .5 cup water. I might be wrong on that though. It’s been a minute.