Distillate
Category: Extraction & Processing · Level: Intermediate
Cannabis distillate is a highly refined extract produced through molecular distillation, typically containing 90%+ cannabinoid purity.
Distillate is a type of cannabis concentrate produced through short-path or wiped-film molecular distillation. The process separates cannabinoids from other compounds based on their boiling points, resulting in a highly purified product with cannabinoid concentrations typically above 90%. THC and CBD distillates are colorless to light amber oils used as the base for vape cartridges, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Distillate lacks terpenes (which are removed during processing) and is often considered flavorless in pure form; terpenes may be reintroduced post-production. It is a foundational ingredient in many commercial cannabis product categories.
Also known as
Cannabis oil distillate, Clear concentrate
Usage
- Medical
- Recreational
- Industrial
Related terms
- CO2 Extraction — CO2 extraction is a method of producing cannabis concentrates using supercritical or subcritical carbon dioxide as a solvent, resulting in clean, pharmaceutical-grade extracts.
- Full-Spectrum — Full-spectrum cannabis extract contains all naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds, including trace amounts of THC.
- Broad-Spectrum — Broad-spectrum cannabis extract retains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but has THC removed or reduced to non-detectable levels.
- Extraction — Cannabis extraction is the process of isolating cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds from plant material using solvents or mechanical methods.